Everyone has a pelvic floor that’s located between their tailbone and pubic bone. Your pelvic floor is made up of muscles and ligaments that hold your pelvic organs in place, including your rectum, bladder and bowels. Women also have a uterus that’s supported by their pelvic floor. Women tend to
Your pelvic floor refers to the group of muscles and ligaments that are located between the tailbone and pubic bone. It works to support your bladder and bowels, as well as the uterus in women. During pregnancy, your pelvic floor muscles lose strength as they prepare to stretch during childbirth.
Core strength can play a vital role in your overall health and wellness. Your core muscles include your lower back, hips, stomach and pelvis. When you perform exercises that focus on these muscle groups, you can improve your posture and balance while reducing the risk of injury. While there are
Everyone is likely to sustain an injury of some kind at one time or another in their lives, with knee injuries being one of the most common. While anyone can sustain an injury to the lower extremity joint, knee injuries account for more than 40% of all sports injuries, with
If you have fluid surrounding your knee joints, you’re likely to experience pain and swelling that can impact your overall quality of life. Fluid can build up in your knees for a variety of reasons, including a ligament tear or arthritis. But can physical therapy exercises help to reduce fluid
When you feel an ache in your knee, it can impact everyday tasks, from walking your dog to standing up from your desk at work. While there are many different parts of your knee that could be a source of pain or discomfort, let’s focus on your muscles above the
The calcaneal tendon, also known as the Achilles tendon, is the largest, thickest and strongest tendon in the body. It is located at the back of the leg, just above the ankle. The calcaneal tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone and is essential for stability and shock
When you have lower back pain, it can interfere with your ability to carry out everyday activities. It can be difficult to climb stairs and reach down to pick up clothes from your bedroom floor. In your lower back, there are several different muscles around your spine that can be
Your knee is a complex hinge joint where your thighbone meets the shinbone. The patella, or kneecap, sits in the front of your knee joint, offering it crucial protection. Inside, cartilage provides a smooth surface for the bones to glide over, while ligaments offer stability. Powerful muscles, connected by tendons,
The extensor tendons in your foot help you move your toes and flex your foot toward you. They connect the bottom tip of your lower leg bones to muscles in the top of your foot. When these tendons are strained or inflamed from overuse, they can cause a lot of
JACKSONVILLE, NC, September 16, 2024 – Peak Performance Sports and Physical Therapy is excited to announce the opening of our new clinic in Jacksonville – Piney Green, located at 2509 Piney Green Rd Ste 2. This facility will provide outpatient physical therapy services, extending Peak Performance’s services and offering rehabilitative
Athletes of any age are susceptible to injury, no matter what sport they play. If you sustained a sports injury during the summer, you may be concerned about returning to school if you’ll be playing a sport on a school team. It’s also possible that you’re in a recreational league.
