By Motion Physical Therapist: Dr. Alyssa George, PT, DPT, OCS According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, participation in a wide range of recreational activities appears to be safe during pregnancy, but each sport should be reviewed for its potential risk. Activities with a high risk of falling or with a high risk
By Motion Physical Therapist: Dr. Alyssa George, PT, DPT, OCS A 2015 study looked at the incidence of injury from childbirth and found that in a group of women at risk for pelvic muscle injury, 91% of them experienced some form of musculoskeletal injury involving the pubic bone or levator ani muscle when assessed at
By Motion Physical Therapist: Dr. Alyssa George, PT, DPT, OCS Pregnancy and cesarean section can have a significant impact on your posture and muscle strength and may lead to urinary incontinence, pelvic girdle or back pain, and/or pelvic organ prolapse. Caring for a newborn typically requires static postures, lifting, carrying, and bending that require a