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  • Pelvic disfunctions

    July 21, 2022

    Around the Office, Pelvic Health, Women's Health

    Denise Smith

    What should you expect at Pelvic Floor PT?

    So someone recommended you go see a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist? You're juggling 17 things [...]

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  • Pelvic disfunctions

    February 7, 2022

    Pelvic Health

    Denise Smith

    Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB)

    I have been seeing a bit more of this in the clinic which to me [...]

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  • Pelvic disfunctions

    January 16, 2022

    Pelvic Health, Women's Health

    Denise Smith

    Urinary Incontinence….the what, the why, the how the heck do I fix this?

    What exactly is urinary incontinence and why has it become such a “norm” in social [...]

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  • Pelvic disfunctions

    November 22, 2021

    Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy Tips, Women's Health

    Denise Smith

    P is for Prevention (not Pee)

    Did you know that pelvic floor physical therapy was a thing? It sure is, and [...]

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  • pelvic floor Smith Physical Therapy+ Crystal Lake, IL

    November 17, 2021

    Men's Health, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy Tips, Women's Health

    Denise Smith

    Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: The PT You Never Knew You Needed

    What is the pelvic floor? In layman’s terms the pelvic floor is a group of [...]

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  • October 4, 2021

    Women's Health

    Denise Smith

    Returning to Life and Fitness Postpartpum

    My girlfriends always say to me “you’re a PT, so you know what to do [...]

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  • dance Smith Physical Therapy+ Crystal Lake, IL

    August 17, 2021

    Pelvic Health, Women's Health

    Denise Smith

    Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ….Not Just for Moms

    A common question I have received before is “Why do I pee my pants? I’ve [...]

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  • Side Lunge

    May 25, 2021

    Pelvic Health, Running Tips

    Denise Smith

    The Missing Puzzle Piece for Pain Free Running

    If you were to google running injuries, injuries caused by running, stretches to help with [...]

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  • Pelvic disfunctions

    January 12, 2021

    Pelvic Health, Women's Health

    Denise Smith

    Let’s Talk About The Potty

    Let’s talk potty habits.  Yes, I said it…..the potty and your habits (I have a [...]

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  • Physical Therapy In Crystal Lake

    August 25, 2020

    Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy Tips

    Denise Smith

    The Importance of Breathing

    I think it is clear that breathing is essential for life.  The benefits of a [...]

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  • Physical Therapy Patient Smith Physical Therapy+ Crystal Lake, IL

    August 11, 2020

    Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy Tips

    Denise Smith

    Diastasis recti….what even is this?

    We all dream of the 6 pack, the beautiful “pack of abs.”  Unfortunately it is [...]

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  • running video analysis

    April 23, 2020

    From Our Partners, Pelvic Health, Women's Health

    Denise Smith

    Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and the Runner

    We have a special addition from our friend, Christen Louderman, PT. Christen is the director [...]

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  • Pelvic health pre and post partum Smith Physical Therapy+ Crystal Lake, IL

    March 30, 2020

    Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy Tips, Women's Health

    Denise Smith

    What is Women’s Health Physical Therapy?

    Us women are special creatures. . . for many many reasons! But one of the [...]

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  • toilet

    December 2, 2019

    Pelvic Health

    Denise Smith

    Peeing Your Pants??

    Incontinence (peeing your pants) is a well known but often under discussed topic. I am [...]

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  • Pelvic Health

    October 3, 2019

    Running Tips, Women's Health

    Denise Smith

    Returning to Running Post Baby

    It was almost 5 months post baby that I decided I wanted to tackle another [...]

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