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5 Ways To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
In case you needed proof that time never slows down, here we are February! If you are receiving this email, you've survived the polar vortex that was Wednesday and Thursday this week. Congratulations and aren't you glad that's over! Over here at Active PT, we've...
How to Manage Your Urgency!
“When I have to go, I have to go!” Urge Incontinence vs Stress Incontinence Urge: Is the STRONG feeling of needing to void urine, so convincing that if you don’t go right then you may have an accident. Stress: Is the leakage when you exert effort or over stress. For...
WILL I EVER GET MY CORE BACK POSTPARTUM?
Core and Diastasis Recti There are so many questions on 4th trimester care these days, from when to integrate exercise and what is safe to do. Today we are going to focus on the core! There are common misconceptions about the core and what is “safe” and “unsafe”...
3 Simple Steps You Can Take to Better Understand Your Health Insurance
Let’s face it: insurance is confusing. The companies we pay premiums to month after month in exchange for them to pay for our healthcare when and if we need it is becoming increasingly unreliable. They tote confusing terms such as coinsurance, copay, deductible, and...
How Your Insurance is Affecting Your Care
Misinformation As a professional who works regularly with insurance companies, it’s apparent that many people are misinformed about their coverage. Customers are paying, often a lot of money, for a product they don’t fully understand. Typically, consumerism is a...
Mandi’s Post-Op Journey
Five months ago I had a major surgery. I want to share my story to help you, other patients, and healthcare providers. About four years ago, I moved to Columbus, Ohio for a new physical therapy position at a private outpatient clinic. I found a place to live, and...
Keep Dreams Alive During the Golden Years with Physical Therapy!
How Physical Therapy Helps Retirees Keep Dreams Alive During the Golden Years Being Active in Retirement Are you among the millions of Americans who have high aspirations for how you’ll spend the extra time during your post-retirement years? Whether you plan to travel...
Pregnant and Postpartum Physical Therapy
Can Physical Therapy for pregnant or postpartum women be for you? Ask yourself the questions below. Are you suffering from pain and are pregnant or recently had a baby? Do you have pain with intercourse, low back pain or experience leaking now that you’ve had a baby?...
When your Life Changes in a Blink of an Eye
It was 7 a.m. on a summer morning, with business as usual at Active Physical Therapy. My first patient was a new evaluation, which was always exciting to be able to help someone new. Katrina, our front office manager, approaches me and says, “So, your patient can...
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