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Returning to Health After Baby

Health after Pregnancy

The female body goes through many physical changes during pregnancy and after childbirth. We all know about added body weight during and after pregnancy. Lesser known changes include weakness of the upper and lower abdominal muscles, lumbar and sacral pain and  dysfunction, bladder dysfunction and foot problems.

Getting back into shape after childbirth can be a challenge. Physically, the mother has recently  experienced a grueling workout, also known as labor. Episiotomies or Caesarian sections  complicate the recovery process. Time and energy used for working out suddenly become  directed towards child care and nurturing. Sleep deprivation from nighttime feedings and diaper  changes also interrupts the energy and time for exercise.

There are therapists at Proactive for Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine who specialize in  women’s health issues. Back pain, muscle weakness, and returning to good health are the  areas physical therapy can help. Gone are the days when a new mother was expected to suffer  through this challenging, joyful and sometimes painful time.

About the Author - Dana

Dana has been a physical therapist for over 30 years. He earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in Kinesiology from University of California, Santa Barbara and his graduate degree in physical therapy from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dana has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient rehabilitation, acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health physical therapy and for the majority of his career in outpatient orthopedic/sports medicine clinics in San Diego. Dana works with patients ranging in age from 8 years old to 90+ years old with both orthopedic and neurological diagnosis.

Dana has taken several continuing education courses focused on the shoulder, the thrower’s shoulder, the knees, TMD diagnosis and treatment, and manual therapy evaluation and treatment for extremities and the spine. Outside of work, Dana's passions range from vintage automobiles to surfing the beautiful beaches in north San Diego county.