Pregnancy, while very exciting, can also be physically demanding. Many pregnant women experience painful conditions during pregnancy, including back pain, sciatica, and pelvic pain, to name a few. Physical therapy can help alleviate these symptoms and improve overall health and well-being during pregnancy. However, you may not realize that physical therapy can be tailored to your pregnancy. So how do you start?

It is easy to need more fruits and vegetables in your diet. With processed foods often being cheaper and more easily accessible than fresh produce, many people struggle to get in their recommended daily serving, which is often more than you might realize. One way to consume a concentrated amount of produce in less time is with green juice or greens powder. Both have recently become popular among the wellness community, but what do they do for your health?

Neck and shoulder pain is all too common and can result from poor posture or overuse. But if your pain is accompanied by numbness and tingling, one of the conditions you might be experiencing is thoracic outlet syndrome. While the condition sounds scary, conservative treatment options exist for mild to moderate cases, with physical therapy often being the first line of defense. Our team of experts at EW Motion Therapy can evaluate your symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan to relieve pain and help you move better. Even if you decide our services do not fit your needs, you can still read on to learn what thoracic outlet syndrome is, the effects of the condition, and your treatment options.

Physical fitness and sports medicine require unique skill sets, training, and education. Personal trainers and athletic trainers work in these fields to help individuals achieve their fitness goals, enhance their physical abilities, and treat and prevent injuries. While both professions may overlap in some aspects, there are also critical differences. How do you determine what you are looking for?

Pelvic floor issues are more common than you might think. Approximately one in three women experience some kind of pelvic floor dysfunction during their lifetime. These issues can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and can significantly impact your quality of life. If you are experiencing pelvic floor issues, you may wonder if a pelvic floor evaluation is necessary, but it can be a valuable tool for identifying and treating pelvic floor issues.

Any baseball player knows how important it is to stay healthy and injury-free while playing, but sometimes injuries are unavoidable. One common injury for pitchers and overhead-throwing athletes that can happen over time is a partial or complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in your elbow. You have multiple treatment options, but whichever you choose, you should be back on the field with enough recovery time. A physical therapist can be a great specialist to help with that. Our team at EW Motion Therapy can create an individualized, sport-specific treatment plan for you to help build strength and improve mechanics in your throwing arm to get you back in the game. Even if you decide our services do not fit your needs, you can still read on for our discussion of how UCL tears happen, how they affect baseball players, current treatment options and surgical interventions, and how physical therapy can help.

Pre-workout supplements are becoming increasingly popular among fitness enthusiasts. They are designed to enhance energy levels, focus, and performance during exercise. Understanding pre-workout supplements can help you make informed decisions about your fitness goals. But what exactly are pre-workout supplements, and are they safe and beneficial for everyone?

Making healthy food choices can sometimes be tricky. While unhealthy treats are ok, choosing healthy foods is essential to overall physical and mental wellness. One aspect of a healthy diet is a healthy gut and digestive system - you can consume prebiotics and probiotics to help with this. But how are they different? And what exactly do they do for your gut health?

We all stumble and fall at different points - I’m sure you’ve even tripped on your own feet before. While falls can happen at any stage in life, for older adults, falls can become much riskier. As we age, falls can cause a lot more damage, like broken hips and head injuries, and moving through your daily routine might require a higher level of caution. It’s essential to be mindful of your fall risk and all the factors that can contribute to it, but you should not let it keep you from doing the activities you love. A physical therapist can be a great person to help you modify your favorite activities or daily routine with safety in mind - we do this every day for our clients at EW Motion Therapy. But even if you decide our services do not fit your needs, you can still read on to learn when to start thinking about fall risk, the three categories of contributing factors, and how physical therapy can help.

Running is a great way to stay fit and healthy, and for many, it becomes more than just a form of exercise. But every runner knows that their favorite sport can also lead to injuries. The repetitive stress on the body can cause various injuries that can affect your performance and limit your ability to train. And any runner who does not incorporate rest into their routine can risk injuring themselves even further. Fortunately, physical therapy can help you recover from these injuries and get back to running safely. We help our runners do this every day at EW Motion Therapy and teach them techniques to prevent more injuries in the future. Even if you decide our services do not fit your needs, you can still read on for our discussion of four common running injuries and how physical therapy can help you recover.