New Moms Need Physical Therapy: Bet You Didn't Know That!
Here is an excellent article written by Ginger Garner and published in Modernmom.com: "Pregnancy and childbirth...is exhausting and at the same time...it is transforming and beautiful...BUT when a mother does not get the physical and emotional support she needs, the effects can be devastating. Physical Therapy after childbirth can make a women...stand strong, fit ...and successfully complete her birthing experience so that she feels...wholly healed. One of the many fields of specialization in physical therapy is women’s health. I bet you didn’t know that. That’s okay. Most doctors don’t either. Doctors are educated very little, if at all, about PT services in medical school.
Here are 4 reasons why new mom's need physical therapy:
- Managing Urinary and Fecal Continence
- Prevent Scar Tissue Adhesions & Pelvic Pain
- Manage Low Back Pain
- Wellness for Future Pregnancies and Daily Life
The sad fact is that "most new mothers will never get the Physical Therapy they desperately need after giving birth. " To read more of Ginger Garner's article click here