When you're pregnant, you get a lot of; "You shouldn't do that", and sometimes from your health care provider, "I'm not sure we should do this right now."  As the mechanics and dimensions of your body changes in preparation for the delivery of a child, new stesses occur.  Hormonal changes may "loosen" the ligamentous integrity of various structures trying to deal with these new stresses, and you may be experiencing discomfort right now.

There is no need to wait to feel better, just because you are pregnant.  If your physician puts you on strict bedrest, thats one thing, but frequently activity is encouraged.  Studies demonstrate that women who remain active during their pregnancy commonly have easier deliveries with less complications.  They are at lower risk to develop gestational diabetes and they are able to return to strenous activity sooner than sedentary women.

Whether you are having back pain, hip pain or pain with walking or other activities Pinnacle PT may be able to help.  We work closely with your physician to develop a personalized program geared to your needs.  A program that changes as your pregnancy advances.  After the delivery, we can help you get back in shape for whatever you desire, if you need it.  We even provide the childcare during your appointments.

Of course we understand that specific women's needs go beyond just the time when a woman may be pregnant.  Young women athletes mature differently than their male counterparts.  They develop mature muscle mass sooner than males do, but the developmental and morphologic changes of the female adolescent frequently have a more radical change in center of balance that may put adolescent female athletes at greater risk for certain kinds of injuries.  As womens bodies continue to mature, the relative muscle mass to body fat ratios are different for men and women.  While these differences may be obvious to many, how they influence energy production, storage and utilization may not be.  Why are women more prone to certain kinds of injuries, while males usually experience different injuries? 

As women continue to mature, they continue to have greater risk factors for osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal and physiologic issues.  Many of these can be managed to a greater or lesser degree with proper attention to a physical program designed to meet a woman's needs.  Not everyone is the same, and you don't deserve to be treated like everyone else.  Let Pinnacle PT meet your specific rehab needs. 

Women's health issues are a developing set of programs for us, designed to meet the growing needs of women in our community.  We plan to add additional programs in the future including lymphadema manangement and pelvic floor dysfunction, so check back frequently to see what's new at Pinnacle PT, or email us at customerservice@pinnaclept.org if there is a particular need or service you would like to see us develop.  We are, after all, here to serve you.