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Ep. 310: The Importance of Functional Movement & Strength Training in Pregnancy with Elaina Manolis, DPT
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Join HeHe in this enlightening episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, where she discusses the essentials of functional movement and strength training during pregnancy and postpartum with physical therapist Elaina Manolis. Discover the crucial role of muscle strength in preventing injuries and ensuring a smoother postpartum recovery. Learn about balancing mobility with stability, the impact of hormones, and the significance of a structured corrective exercise regimen. Elaina provides expert insights based on her extensive experience and personal journey, emphasizing the importance of preparing your body for the physical demands of motherhood. Tune in for actionable tips, evidence-based information, and valuable resources to help you navigate pregnancy and beyond with confidence.
The Importance of Functional Movement During Pregnancy
Common Pregnancy-Related Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Postpartum Functional Movement and Corrective Exercises
Finding the Right Physical Therapist
Guest Bio:
Elaina was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM and has been a studio-trained dancer since the age of 3. She was a member of her high school danced team and won 3 State titles. She then coached that team for 6 years while dancing on her college dance team at the University of New Mexico. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science at UNM in 2010 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at UNM in 2015. She got married in 2015 and moved to the Dracut, MA where her husband was born and raised. She started her own self-pay physical therapy practice, EDM Physical Therapy, LLC, and is also a full-time treating therapist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Outpatient center in Boston, MA focusing on injury prevention and performance enhancement. Additionally, she is a contract physical therapist for NeuroTour Physical Therapy, providing backstage treatment to the performers in the Broadway shows that She is currently serving as a committee member for professional development for the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) and is in her final year of studies for her terminal academic degree as a Doctor of Science (ScD) in Physical Therapy through Texas Tech University. Additionally, she is adjunct faculty in the DPT programs at both UMass Lowell and MGH Institute of Health Professions.
INSTAGRAM:
BIRTH EDUCATION:Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!
Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Book with Elaina: www.edmphysicaltherapy.janeapp.com
Get 20% off an initial evaluation with the code TBH20 typed in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" section when booking! (The EMR platform I use has not yet integrated an actual discount code section so this is my workaround!)
303 episoder
Manage episode 460377440 series 3312369
Join HeHe in this enlightening episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, where she discusses the essentials of functional movement and strength training during pregnancy and postpartum with physical therapist Elaina Manolis. Discover the crucial role of muscle strength in preventing injuries and ensuring a smoother postpartum recovery. Learn about balancing mobility with stability, the impact of hormones, and the significance of a structured corrective exercise regimen. Elaina provides expert insights based on her extensive experience and personal journey, emphasizing the importance of preparing your body for the physical demands of motherhood. Tune in for actionable tips, evidence-based information, and valuable resources to help you navigate pregnancy and beyond with confidence.
The Importance of Functional Movement During Pregnancy
Common Pregnancy-Related Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Postpartum Functional Movement and Corrective Exercises
Finding the Right Physical Therapist
Guest Bio:
Elaina was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM and has been a studio-trained dancer since the age of 3. She was a member of her high school danced team and won 3 State titles. She then coached that team for 6 years while dancing on her college dance team at the University of New Mexico. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science at UNM in 2010 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at UNM in 2015. She got married in 2015 and moved to the Dracut, MA where her husband was born and raised. She started her own self-pay physical therapy practice, EDM Physical Therapy, LLC, and is also a full-time treating therapist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Outpatient center in Boston, MA focusing on injury prevention and performance enhancement. Additionally, she is a contract physical therapist for NeuroTour Physical Therapy, providing backstage treatment to the performers in the Broadway shows that She is currently serving as a committee member for professional development for the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) and is in her final year of studies for her terminal academic degree as a Doctor of Science (ScD) in Physical Therapy through Texas Tech University. Additionally, she is adjunct faculty in the DPT programs at both UMass Lowell and MGH Institute of Health Professions.
INSTAGRAM:
BIRTH EDUCATION:Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!
Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Book with Elaina: www.edmphysicaltherapy.janeapp.com
Get 20% off an initial evaluation with the code TBH20 typed in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" section when booking! (The EMR platform I use has not yet integrated an actual discount code section so this is my workaround!)
303 episoder
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