Doctor Arienne PT

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Doctor Arienne PT

Physical Therapy with a focus on fitness and pelvic health in the pregnant, postpartum, and athletic

Dr. Arienne Wrigley is a Physical Therapist that specializes in rehabilitation of sports injuries (pre, post and nonsurgical), as well as pelvic health in the pregnant, postpartum, and athletic population. Her vision is to empower you to be educated and in control of your own health and fitness, by providing information, resources, and guiding you to your own healing.

02/15/2023

Hello Friends, I recently lost full access to this business page, and have since created a new one! It will have the same (and better content)

It would mean SO very much to me, if you could Please LIKE/FOLLOW my NEW business page, Doctor Arienne , as THIS page will no LONGER be active.

THANK YOU :) ♥️

12/20/2022

Happy Holidays! Here's a GIFT for YOU! - https://mailchi.mp/13420b43c1bc/heres-a-gift-for-you-and-your-friends

07/19/2022

Do you know a mama that needs to take care of herself? Gift her a session, a package, or a custom amount, so that she can prioritize her pregnancy and postpartum needs… because a mama that takes care of herself is the BEST kind of mama a kid can ask for🥰. Gift cards can be used for in person, or virtual sessions and can be emailed, picked up in office or sent via snail mail 😁 comment, DM, or visit my website for more info!

07/17/2022

Just trying not to let these kids age me 😅

05/13/2022

I’ve seen the sentiment in the next slide in several moms groups over the last week and it is incredibly tone deaf.

I have been blessed to breastfeed all three of my babies (and am typing this while pumping at work), but my husband will be the first to tell you, it hasn’t been easy on me. I have literally CRIED over spilled milk. I have had to allot for pumping time in my day. I have had bosses that were supportive of my pumping but also guilted me for it. I now have to block out my schedule to make sure I have adequate time to set up, pump, and clean parts (which affects my bottom line). I have to scald my milk before freezing and storing because I have high lipase levels… I have had anxiety over not producing enough, despite extra pumping, supplements, teas, oatmeal, flax and all the other things they recommend for low supply; and have cried when I get sick and a fever douses what little supply I have. I have suffered from clogged ducts which are excruciating. I have had to navigate my own social life and activities around when I need to nurse or pump, and often take my pump with me to use in the car before a dinner with friends, etc etc… this picture in particular was taken at my girlfriends house before going to dinner, because I was holding everyone up so I could pump.

Breastfeeding is a beautiful, but DIFFICULT journey, and my struggles are TINY compared to moms that deal with bleeding ni***es, poor latches, or babies that are the utmost sensitive to their milk. What I have dealt with is considered NORMAL for breastfeeding moms.

Telling moms who formula feed that they should “just breastfeed” is not at all supportive or helpful. It is PAINFUL for those moms who struggled and finally “gave into” formula. It is toxic to those who chose not to breastfeed for THEIR mental health (bc that matters too!). It is frustrating for the parents of adopted babies, for those who are physically unable to breastfeed because of disease, illness or injury. No one should be made to feel ASHAMED or GUILTY for feeding THEIR baby in way THEY feel is best. And their reasons? THEY ARE NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.

05/04/2022

What’s the big deal? Whether you’re a person with a six pack or you just had a baby and cant even feel a single AB any more, these exercises are for YOU.

I see too many gym rats doing their “AB circuit” with hands under b***y, belly’s in the air and a small underpass under their back. That used to be me too, all while having a six pack 😏 so if you can have the desired aesthetic, why do the deeper muscles matter?

The deeper muscles (including your diaphragm, pelvic floor, transverse abdominus, and internal obliques) are your tonic stabilizers... this means they are the muscles that anticipate movement and help in stabilizing your spine and pelvis, providing postural control. They are endurance muscles that are required to be “on” almost always. While we may be able to get away with recruiting larger PHASIC muscles to perform XYZ activities in lieu of our deeper muscles, you predispose yourself to more significant injuries when those phasic muscle fatigue during activity or prolonged use.

Recruiting these deeper muscles can initially be challenging and require more awareness and focus than you may have the patience for, but, I promise, it will be to your greatest benefit 🙃

Are you guilty of the arching, doming, bracing, or hands under butt moves? Try these progressions and let me know how they feel!

Music: No room
Musician: Jeff Kaale

12/07/2021

Wanted to test out plant protein because the whey protein was giving the hubby and the baby the bubble guts. And then got inspired and made this chocolate protein cookie that was BOMB. Oat flour, protein powder, Greek yogurt, and cocoa powder, topped with some chocolate chips 😋😋 can you still have cravings after pregnancy?😅

12/03/2021

Got dressed and put on makeup today just to feel an ounce more human and less zombie. No sleep and serial nursing is catching up to me (the woman who doesn’t forget anything is forgetting EVERYTHING these days). But the milder Miami weather has been great to us and we were happy to escape for a walk and some rare selfies after getting milk drunk . Savoring these exhausting but snuggly moments - I know all too well they won’t last long 😭

11/30/2021

Pigeon pose because these hips need help 😅

11/16/2021

11.10.2021 • 12:44am. This picture is full of SO much emotion…joy, pause (because this is our last baby), exhaustion, empowerment, strength, and relief (that I was ABLE to birth at home) to name a few.

2 days shy of 38 weeks pregnant, I tested positive for Covid (along with the rest of my household). We have been blessed to steer clear of this beast for TWO YEARS, and two weeks before my due date, it came knocking 🤨 the timing is impeccable. 🙄

I called my amazing midwife, who told me that I needed to be on bed rest until i tested negative because should I go into labor, I would HAVE to go to the hospital to birth..: BY MYSELF (assuming my husband was still positive). Not only am I NOT a bed rest kind of person (thank God my mother had just arrived and took over EVERYTHING), I was TERRIFIED at the idea of having to birth in a hospital, alone, without my husband, without my midwife, and without knowing any of the birth team. I had prepared physically, mentally and emotionally for an Un-medicated, low risk home birth… I hadn’t even THOUGHT about the former… For the next week+, I talked to Reese every day and told her she needed to stay put a little longer (which is funny because my entire pregnancy, I spent telling her she could come anytime after Halloween, just not on my anniversary 😂). By the Tuesday of last week (my anniversary, of course), we had ALL tested negative, and naturally, by mid morning, I was having contractions… By Wednesday at 12:44am, we had Reese Olivia in our arms, in the quiet and comfort of our home, where I was able to relax and focus my energy on working through labor and birth, her sisters were able to meet her immediately, we were able to sleep in our own beds, and we were safely guarded from more exposure.

Though I was not at all expecting such a late term plot twist in my pregnancy journey, I am so incredibly GRATEFUL that our symptoms were mild, that we tested negative prior to her debut, and that we gave birth to a HEALTHY baby, without needing to sacrifice our birth plan…and we all now have a healthy boost of antibodies (silver linings) 😅. Our final member is finally here and I am so happy to formally introduce her to you🥰

07/27/2021

Alright, now before we start firing shots in the comments section, let’s be clear that there are ALWAYS exceptions and there are ALWAYS individual cases to account for… but GENERALLY SPEAKING, ALL of the above CAN BE SAFELY performed during pregnancy. The biggest take away is moving WELL.

1️⃣ DONT EVER LIE ON YOUR BACK. Why is this recommended? Because we have a big vein that carries blood to our hearts and as the baby grows, lying on our backs can increase pressure on this giant vein (this most often happens toward end of pregnancy). HOWEVER, while I DONT recommend spending all day rolling around on your back, performing exercises, or even resting/sleeping on your back is NOT harmful. Your body will let you know if you need to roll to your side because you will start to feel nauseous, light headed/dizzy, blurred vision, or start sweating profusely. Should any of these symptoms arise, you simply turn to your left side to alleviate compression.

2️⃣ NO TWISTING- I’m sorry, how are you going to grab your giant handbag out of the back seat? How about putting on your seatbelt? How about turning to grab something, to say hello to someone, or the 100 other things we could mention that you do EVERY SINGLE DAY. Should you be performing aggressive Russian twists during pregnancy? Eh, probably not the best option for exercise, but slow controlled twisting movements? Thoracic or lumbar rotations to alleviate back tightness? YES YES YES. Why NOT train your body to be strong and stable through our most foundational movement patterns? …..CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ….⬇️⬇️⬇️

06/01/2021

I’d like to think this is common knowledge nowadays but you never know who is still stuck in Prehistoric ages, so I’ll say it one more time. EXERCISE IS SAFE AND INCREDIBLY BENEFICIAL DURING PREGNANCY! Should certain exercises be modified? Sure. Should some people abstain from particular exercises or activities based on their circumstances and risk level? Absolutely. Should you start CrossFit or marathon training two weeks AFTER you find out you’re preggers? Negative….But as a general rule of thumb, exercising, building muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, balance, stamina, flexibility and mobility are all things that will not only help mitigate some of those pregnancy aches and pains, but will also help you prepare for labor, birth, and a speedier postpartum recovery💪🏼 remember, birth is both physical, mental and emotional WORK. Train your body AND your mind to be READY to withstand its demands.

03/15/2021

If you are newly postpartum, this is for you! Early interventions can save DECADES of frustration :)

02/12/2021

Sending this guy off with lots of tools to keep him healthy this season💪🏼💪🏼. It’s been a pleasure working with you !! Keep doing the work and Have a great season!! GO 🙌🏼 😆⚾️

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I am a mother, physical therapist, athletic trainer and student of life, living in Miami, Florida. I graduated with honors from University of Pittsburgh in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, and in 2015, earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Florida International University. I spent my early career working with orthopedic injuries, specifically athletes, including Olympic, collegiate level, and professional sports, as well as weekend warriors, marathoners, and triathletes. I am avid about treating movements and correcting imbalances to provide my patients with a better quality of life.

After I had my first daughter in 2016, I had several girlfriends, neighbors, and even strangers asking me “how to” questions regarding my physical therapy expertise, and my own physical fitness. As a physical therapist, fitness enthusiast, and mother, I found a calling that was deeply personal to me. I help women get in tune with their bodies, reconnect on a neuromuscular level, and heal themselves in a way that allows them to optimize their function and their fitness levels. In this calling, I get the opportunity to educate, empower, and fill a huge void in our healthcare system, by providing care that bridges the gap between basic core and pelvic floor function, and true fitness and function.

Whether you are a mother, unable to “turn on” your core muscles, a business man/woman with chronic back pain, or an athlete with a torn ACL, I can help! Please reach out so we can chat in further detail!

With love, Dr. A