Aquacare/Fitness Forum Physical TherapyWomen's health
By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare Physical Therapy Every January, motivation is high—and then real life hits. Schedules get busy. Old aches flare up. The workouts you promised yourself start to feel like one more thing you should do, instead of something that actually fits your life. Setting clear physical therapy goals can help you […]
Finding Relief from Endometriosis Pain: How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare/Fitness Forum Physical Therapy For millions of women, endometriosis is more than just “bad period cramps.” It’s a chronic, often debilitating condition that affects an estimated 11% of women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the […]
Celebrating National PT Month with Aquacare & Fitness Forum By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy Each October, communities across the country pause to recognize the people who keep us moving forward—literally. National Physical Therapy Month, established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), shines a spotlight on the essential role […]
Are you experiencing a spinning sensation, even when sitting still? You might be suffering from vertigo. While not life-threatening, vertigo can significantly impact your daily life. The good news? Physical therapy for vertigo can help diagnose the cause and determine the best course of treatment. Let’s dive into what vertigo is, its causes, and how […]
Feeling like the world is spinning around you can be a disorienting and frightening experience. For millions of people worldwide, this sensation, known as vertigo, is an all-too-common reality. One of the most prevalent causes of vertigo is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The good news? Physical therapy offers a highly effective solution for many […]
If you or someone you love is dealing with achy, stiff joints, you’re not alone. We’re talking about osteoarthritis today – that pesky condition that makes your knees creak and your fingers feel like they’re staging a rebellion. But don’t worry, we’ve got some good news about how physical therapy is changing the game for […]
Aquacare Physical Therapy welcomes three new team members to its Lewes teams. Layne Gable, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT, sees patients at both Lewes locations – King Street Row and Route 24. Layne has four years of experience working with pelvic health and lymphedema patients. She believes in treating every patient as a whole person, based on […]
By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare Physical Therapy Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) has emerged as a crucial and empowering form of rehabilitation, particularly for women. The pelvic floor, a complex network of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues, plays a pivotal role in supporting organs like the bladder, uterus, and rectum. When dysfunction occurs in […]
Whether lifting a box, or running a marathon, you need strong core muscles for functional movement, balance, performance and injury prevention. What are the Core Muscles? The core muscles consist of two groups: Inner Core Muscles: These deep internal muscles are the core’s stabilizers. They are attached to the spine and support movement. Outer Core […]
Does this sound like you: I often have the urge to run to the bathroom. As a pelvic physical therapist, one of the most common complaints I hear with continence issues is the disruption and embarrassment caused by a frequent overwhelming urge to void. You run to the bathroom, void all of a few ounces, […]
Please stop believing those commercials. You know which ones I’m talking about. There is the one that opens with the very educated and polished appearing woman stating rather definitively something like, “We all know as women bladder leakage is normal…” Or the one in which the famous comedienne/actress is shown on stage as though she […]
Pelvic floor physical therapy can assist in decreasing urine leakage during a sneeze, with the KNACK technique. What is the KNACK? The KNACK is a strong and well timed contraction of the Pelvic Floor Muscles (PFM), also known as the Kegel. It involves the PFM contracting immediately before and during any increase in downward pressure […]