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Post-partum fitness classes inspire new moms to get moving
Post-partum fitness classes inspire new moms to get moving

In a world where post-baby snapbacks have extended from celebrity circles to the average Jane via Instagram, new mothers are increasingly looking into fitness classes that can get them through the fourth trimester. Continue Reading

Date posted12/30/2019


Getting Back on Track (and Field) After Pregnancy
Getting Back on Track (and Field) After Pregnancy

Motherhood is a pivotal event in a woman's life. Preceded by expectations, filled with surprises, and shaped by individual decisions and circumstances, it's a journey that's at once universal and unique. One thing that all new moms have in common is the overwhelming sense that everything has changed Continue Reading

Date posted07/21/2018


OB-GYN Group Embraces 'Fourth Trimester', Acknowledges Role of Physical Therapy in Postpartum Care
OB-GYN Group Embraces 'Fourth Trimester', Acknowledges Role of Physical Therapy in Postpartum Care

A task force for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) says it's time to frame postpartum care as an "ongoing process" requiring a personalized, cross-disciplinary approach—including the use of physical therapy when appropriate. APTA and its Section on Women's Health have re Continue Reading

Date posted07/11/2018