Smith Physical Therapy + Pelvic Health

Smith Physical Therapy + Pelvic Health Personalized treatment to regain independence & confidence, because you were made to move!

At Smith Physical Therapy, we feel that patients deserve more focused time by the therapist because you should be in charge of your recovery. You can expect a full hour of treatment by the physical therapist with a focus on manual therapy. Smith Running Academy believes runners can be smarter by learning proper form to help with technique. Improved understanding of movement can improve distances a

nd speed, but most of all, it can decrease the risk of injuries. With the use of video analysis, drills, strengthening exercises and flexibility instruction, runners can compete in their next race with improved confidence for better results. Also offering:
* Complimentary Injury Screens
* Injury Prevention Training
* Astym Technique
*Women’s Health including pre and postpartum care

05/13/2024

3️⃣ things you can do to keep your pelvic floor “happy” (not TIGHT!)

Why does this matter? When the pelvic floor is tight, it can lead to a number of unpleasant issues. (Constipation, trouble emptying the bladder) 😳

Does this sound like you? These easy check-ins are simple to incorporate into your daily routine.

💐Happy Mother's Day! 💐Today, we celebrate the incredible women who shape our lives with their boundless love, wisdom, an...
05/12/2024

💐Happy Mother's Day! 💐

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who shape our lives with their boundless love, wisdom, and strength. From the little moments to the big sacrifices, mothers can be true superheroes.

A thank you to all the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures out there — thank you for your devotion, your hard work, love and your support for your families and others you call family!

05/06/2024

We love when moms bring their little helpers to therapy!

Check out this cutie giving mom a hand while she is hard at work💪🩵👶🏻

🌸 This Women's Health month, let's shed light on the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy; showing appreciation f...
05/01/2024

🌸 This Women's Health month, let's shed light on the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy; showing appreciation for all our bodies go through and are capable of as women!

Whether it's postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, or urinary incontinence, physical therapy can make a world of difference. Let's break the stigma, prioritize pelvic health, and empower women to seek the care they deserve! 💪

Come see us at SmithPT+ Pelvic Health to help get you back to the things you love, because you were !🌟

Let's talk about nursing! The way you sit while nursing baby can make a big difference! Here's a couple tips to try next...
04/26/2024

Let's talk about nursing! The way you sit while nursing baby can make a big difference! Here's a couple tips to try next time you sit down to nurse or feed your little one🍼

✨Bend from the knees, not the back
✨Separate feet to get as close as possible to baby
✨Keep baby close to body
✨Squeeze glutes and draw in core as you go to stand

🚨NO MORE KEGELS🚨Kegels are not the answer for everyone! Your pelvic floor deserves better attention and care than doing ...
04/16/2024

🚨NO MORE KEGELS🚨

Kegels are not the answer for everyone! Your pelvic floor deserves better attention and care than doing one exercise that doesn’t truly repair or improve the symptoms you may be experiencing!
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Come see us at Smith PT+ Pelvic health, so we can truly address the various factors that can contribute to pelvic dysfunction!
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Why should you use a squatty potty?💩When some of us have difficulty using the bathroom, and feel a bit “blocked”, it can...
03/28/2024

Why should you use a squatty potty?
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When some of us have difficulty using the bathroom, and feel a bit “blocked”, it can be due to increased tension of the puborectalis muscle, which wraps around the bottom of our re**um!
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Use of a squatty potty or stool, to bring your knees up closer to your chest, may reduce the pressure to your pelvic floor and result in improved ability to have a bowel movement! And don’t forget those deep cleansing breaths 😮‍💨🧘🏼‍♂️💨 (no bearing down!)


Image: Goldman, R. (2021a, December 23). Does the squatty potty really help you poo?. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/does-the-squatty-potty-work

Understand your urethra✨Urinary Urgency🚨 can be caused by a number of different things! And the treatments vary, and dep...
02/28/2024

Understand your urethra
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Urinary Urgency🚨 can be caused by a number of different things! And the treatments vary, and depend on the experienced symptoms a person experiences. But we are here to help you understand how your pelvic floor plays a key role in this issue experienced by many!
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Call and schedule an appointment with one of our Physical Therapists, and pelvic health specialists, to discuss and treat your pelvic floor symptoms. Helping to get you feeling and moving better! (Link in bio)
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02/15/2024

We are excited to formally announce that Maureen Gies Strasser has joined the Smith Physical Therapy + team!

Maureen’s true passion for PT is treating pelvic health conditions for both males and females where she can use her orthopedic knowledge to treat female patients through the lifespan from teenagers to menopause. She also helps males before and after prostate surgery as well as males of all ages with pelvic pain. She has a strong interest in helping those with bowel dysfunction including constipation. Her goal is to maximize quality of life for her patients, breaking through the stigma and making the conversation on pelvic health comfortable and empowering for all genders to maximize quality of life.

A few fun thinks to know about Maureen...
🧼She does laundry and cleans to relax
🥘She doesn't cook
🎅She still believes in Santa

Maureen is accepting pelvic health and orthopedic patients now! Call to schedule your appointment today: 815.893.9075
Learn more about Maureen here ➡️ https://www.smithptrun.com/

Smith Physical Therapy + Pelvic Health

02/14/2024

Check out Kirsten's quick explanation of the pelvic floor and how you can create an abdominal powerhouse by connecting your pelvic floor and your diaphragm just by breathing intentionally!

C-section moms 👉 check this out! If you have a scar 🩹 from an injury or surgery, your body can continue to put down scar...
01/31/2024

C-section moms 👉 check this out!

If you have a scar 🩹 from an injury or surgery, your body can continue to put down scar tissue under that scar, sometimes up to a year or more after the injury/surgery. It's your body's way of protecting that area from injury, but excess scar tissue can cause some problems down the road.
So...what do we do about this⁉️
● Under a scar, the scar tissue will be formed haphazardly, so we need to do something to make sure all the tissues line up. Because, while a scar may not look too bad, it can still impact range of motion (ROM), strength, and the proprioceptive input of that area
● This can lead to protective posturing, pain, and limited mobility of that area
● Studies show scar treatment lowers pain levels, improved pliability, and decreased
thickness of your scars
● You can work on this by using moving your fingers up and down, across, in circles, or in an “S” shape along the length of your scar

Check out this quick video to see how to mobilze (break up) scar tissue. These same patterns can be used on a c-section scar, even years after you had your c-section.

Tip: Us a bit of lotion or cocoa butter to help your fingers glide more smoothly as your massage your scar.

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110 W Woodstock Street
Crystal Lake, IL
60014

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+18158939075

Website

https://linktr.ee/smithptpelvichealth

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