Lakeshore Physical Therapy Blog
Recover Faster: The Role of Post-Surgical Rehab in Healing and Strength
Whether you’ve had a joint replaced, a torn ligament repaired, or just survived your first (and hopefully last) dance with anesthesia, post-op physical therapy is often the secret sauce in your healing journey. It’s not just about stretching muscles—it’s about rewiring your body’s movement patterns and sticking to the right recovery timeline so you bounce back stronger, not stiffer.
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis: Dealing with the Post-Partum Bulge
Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a separation of the two muscle bellies of the rectus abdominis muscle. Commonly referred to as the “six-pack” area, it is the main and largest abdominal muscle on the front side of the body.
DRA most often occurs in women during pregnancy: the expanding uterus stretches the abdominals, which can cause a separation in the line alba (the connective tissue between the two sides of the muscle). While it can also occur in men and non-pregnant women due to inappropriate loading and pressure within the abdominal and pelvic regions, it is rare.
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A Simple Guide to Health Insurance: Join Our Free Educational Webinar
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Understanding Health Insurance Now Can Save You Stress Later
Sign Up Here for our webinar on January 28th at 6pm on Zoom. You don’t need to be injured or in physical therapy to benefit from understanding your health insurance. Knowing how deductibles, co-pays, and coverage work can help you make informed decisions when you need any type of medical care,
Confused by Health Insurance? This Webinar Explains the Basics
Sign Up Here for our webinar on January 28th at 6pm on Zoom. Health insurance can be confusing! Terms like deductibles, co-pays, and in-network vs out-of-network often stop people from seeking care when they need it. That’s why Lakeshore Physical Therapy is hosting a free webinar: Demystifying Insurance: A
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis: Dealing with the Post-Partum Bulge
While many women notice differences in their bodies after giving birth, some experience an extra bit of abdominal bulge that has nothing to do with baby weight. Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a separation of the two muscle bellies of