by Ashley Newton, PT, DPT The average age of onset of menopause is 51 years old. Perimenopause begins in the 40s and continues into the late 50s. Menopause occurs when the menstrual cycle ends permanently due to the decrease in ovarian oocytes as a natural result of the aging process. Given that the pelvic […]
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The Pelvic Floor And Menopause
By Guest Author
Mar 22, 2023
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Shoulder Health for the Yogi
By Guest Author
Mar 16, 2023
by Thalia Wynne, PT, DPT, AT, RYT Yogi’s have a special relationship with their shoulders. How many times do you actively remind yourself “I’m fine” after the 12th chaturanga or holding your arms in warrior 2 for what feels like an eternity. We definitely know what it means to feel the burn when […]
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The Role of Physical Therapy After A Stroke
By Sarah Kingsley
Mar 9, 2023
by Sarah Apple Kingsley, pt, dpt You might be familiar with the term “Stroke” from a relative, friend, or perhaps someone famous on TV experiencing this broad spectrum of medical events. The World Health Organization (WHO), defines a stroke as “rapidly developing clinical symptoms and/or signs of focal, and at times global, loss of […]
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What is male pelvic health and how do people know if their pelvic floor is healthy?
By Guest Author
Feb 23, 2023
by Ashley Newton, PT, DPT Immediate disclaimer: when I am referring to “male pelvic health”, I am specifically referring to the health of those folks who have a penis and biologically male anatomy. Folks that do not identify as male can and do have male anatomy and need this info too! So, the […]
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THE POSTURE DEBATE
By Guest Author
Feb 16, 2023
Posture Doesn’t Matter: What are they actually trying to say and what’s missing from this conversation by Thalia Wynne, PT, DPT, AT, RYT-200 We’ve all heard it before: Posture doesn’t matter. And here at LYT we advocate that posture DOES indeed matter. If you have gone through LYT teacher training, then you understand why […]
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Thyroid Health – Association and Risks for Frozen Shoulder
By Sarah Kingsley
Feb 10, 2023
by Sarah Apple Kingsley, pt, dpt Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis is a disease or disorder in which you begin to lose the function and range of motion of your shoulder. It is associated with a thickening, scarring, or contracture of the capsule that surrounds the shoulder joint. Pain is often associated […]
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Why Sucking in Your Belly is Sabotaging You
By Guest Author
Jan 27, 2023
by Ashley Newton, PT, DPT Think about how you stand. Are you drawing your low belly in and trying to stand as tall as possible? Believe it or not, you may be doing too much. More often than not, when people try to correct their posture, they over-correct and can wind up creating more […]
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