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Pregnancy and Postpartum Safe Core and Pelvic Floor Exercises

If you scroll through Instagram or Facebook, you are bound to see lists and reels of people demonstrating exercises that are good for your core and pelvic floor and ones you should avoid at all costs...

Ankle Sprains: What You Need to Know

Ankle sprains are surprisingly common, accounting for 15% of sports injuries in the United States. Among them, lateral (on the outside) ankle sprains are the most frequent. If you’ve ever had...

SIJ Pain

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) region pain is one of the most common things I see amongst my patients, especially in the pregnant and newly postpartum populations. The SIJ is the connection between the spine...

Spring Athletes: What Are You Missing?

Spring sports are just around the corner, and if you’ve been diligently training during the winter, good job! Strengthening your body and honing your skills are crucial preparations for the...

Just Because It’s Common, Doesn’t Mean It’s Normal

“I only pee if I laugh a lot or when I’m sick and am coughing more frequently.” “I just make sure to wear black leggings so that if I pee during the workout class, no one can tell.” “I wear a liner...

Let’s Talk About The Knee

Hi, I’m Dr. Drew Abatangelo, PT, SCS, OCS, and I’m a Physical Therapist with a passion for all things sports! I’ve dedicated myself to continuous education, earning additional board...

Breaking The Silence Pelvic Floor Therapy

“I’m embarrassed to tell anyone about this.” Bladder leakage. Gas and stool incontinence. Constipation. Pelvic organ prolapse or “bladder drop”. Pain with sex.  This is what I treat every single...

I Have Seen Our Future and it Does Not Look Good

For those of you under the age 65: Listen up. I’ve treated about a thousand people over the age of 65 over the past 13 years. Based on what I’ve seen, and considering continuing downward trends of...

Can I exercise with a diastasis recti?

A diastasis recti is a normal adaptation that occurs during later pregnancy to make room for a growing baby. The separation occurs between the two sides of the rectus abdominis (“six-pack” muscles)...