By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS First things first, what is a diastasis recti? A diastasis recti is a separation between the rectus muscles in the abdomen. While it is most associated with the pregnant/postpartum population, anyone can develop a…
The rotator cuff is an essential part of our shoulder, comprising of four muscles and tendons that connect our arm to the shoulder blade. Unfortunately, as we age, the rotator cuff becomes weaker and prone to tears. Rotator cuff tears…
As we age, our bodies face a myriad of aches and pains, and one common problem is sciatica. This condition is caused most frequently by irritated nerves in the lower spinal region, which send sharp, shooting pains down your legs.…
It's no secret that we at i’move love to get involved and give back to our community. A few Saturdays ago, a group of our team members had an awesome opportunity to put this love into action. We had the…
Summer is almost here, and it's time to level up your game with i'm FIT Summer Athletic Performance! Customized Athletic Performance Training Designed to help athletes build strength, power, and endurance. During this class, athletes complete personalized workout plans under…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Background Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is pain in the pelvis lasting longer than 6 months. 1 in 7 females experiences chronic pelvic pain. It can be caused by other conditions or an issue all…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Background Chronic pelvic pain in men, also known as non-bacterial chronic prostatitis, is pelvic pain or discomfort in men for at least 3 months and is seen in 2-6% of men. It can be…
Some members of the i'move team recently had the opportunity to give back to the community by volunteering at the McLaughlin Grows Urban Farm. McLaughlin Grows, is an Urban Farm that provides fresh and affordable food, farming, and nutritional education in…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS There are 1.2 million cesarean sections performed annually in the US accounting for 32.1% of all deliveries. Most women recovering from a cesarean section are counseled on general recommendations, including not lifting anything heavier than…
By Dr. Brooke Meinema, DPT, FAFS Pelvic massage and desensitization can be used as a treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction including hypertonic (aka spasmed or tight) pelvic floor musculature, pain with insertion, issues with urination (pain not related to UTI…