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Understanding Your Pelvic Floor: A Game Changer for Active Women

2/26/2021

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By Dr. Katie Cast, PT, DPT, PCES
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Leaking urine is extremely common, especially in the female population. The involuntary leaking of urine is also known as urinary incontinence (UI). 

The prevalence of urinary incontinence is not known as cases are likely vastly underreported. Many studies have reported the prevalence to be anywhere from 25-45% of women, with prevalence increasing with age (Milsom et al., 2019). One study found that 22.9% of ACTIVE women that have never given birth reported symptoms of urinary leaking (Alves et al., 2017). In fact, females participating in high impact sports that are repetitive are at the highest risk for experiencing urinary leaking (Casey et al., 2017).


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The Truth About Muscle Soreness- Is It Good Or Bad?

1/25/2021

 
By Dr. Katie Casto, PT, DPT
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As we embark on a journey into the new year, many of us have goals we are setting out to reach- and many are related to health and fitness. As you may begin a new fitness journey in 2021 it’s important to keep in mind that setting up a plan as to HOW you will reach your goals is just as important as setting the goals themselves. For those fitness related goals, a crucial factor to include in your plan is recovery.

Why is it important to prioritize recovery with your new fitness endeavors? 
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“Overdoing it” without proper recovery (what many of us tend to do with our New Year’s resolutions) can be problematic. Without taking steps to prioritize recovery, we can experience a multitude of negative effects. Although it is important to include exercise at the appropriate intensity to challenge our bodies, it is just as important to give our bodies the TIME to adapt properly and recover fully in order to see the progress you want and stay on track toward reaching your goals without being sidelined by pain or an injury.


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Learn How Managing Stress Can Change Your Pain Experience

11/23/2020

 
By Dr. Katie Casto, PT, DPT
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2020 has been a stressful year for many of us. Dealing with a pandemic, losing loved ones, social isolation, unemployment and countless other stressors have caused many of us to experience unprecedentedly high levels of stress. What do you do for stress management?
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As we come into the holiday season, for many, stress levels will increase further. Due to the circumstances it is THAT much more important to take steps to keep stress levels under control. Let’s dig into the WHY & HOW you can stay on top of your stress...


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Secrets To Fix (And Prevent) Unnecessary Injury!

10/26/2020

 
By Dr. Katie Casto, PT, DPT
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Injuries are common. Most of us have experienced an injury at some point in our lives and know how frustrating it can be to have to sit out of a sport, lose progress on our fitness journey, not be able to go to work, or not be able to participate in the activities that we want to do.
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Did you know that:
  • ~65% of runners have at least one injury each year (Messier et al., 2018)
  • Young female athletes are at especially high risk for ACL and knee injury
  • Overuse injuries are more common in college vs. high school athletes (although quite common in both), and females more than males. The lower body is the most frequently injured (Roos et al., 2015).
  • 85% of recreational cyclists reported at least one overuse injury, with 36% requiring medical treatment (Wilber, Holland, Madison and Loy 1995)
  • 56% of CrossFit athletes surveyed said they were injured in the past year (Mehrab et al., 2017)


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Should You Stretch Before Exercising?

9/28/2020

 
By Dr. Katie Casto, PT, DPT
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This is a highly contested and debated question, one that we don’t have definitive answers to yet. However, research supports that different types of stretching may be more appropriate or effective for you based on your specific goals and your individual situation. 

Let me explain...


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Mastering The Hip Hinge For Low Back Pain

8/15/2020

 
By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS
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Low back pain?
Stiffness after sitting all day at work?
Weakness trying to bend over & pick up your kiddo?

Adding in hip hinge training is SO HELPFUL for all of us!

This is a very functional movement that occurs in some manner throughout the day so knowing how to do it properly can be very useful for:
-Stronger back, legs & core
-Better functional tolerance
-Injury prevention



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Don't Let Lack Of Sleep Become Your Worst Nightmare

10/30/2019

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By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS
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Did you know that only 21% of Americans get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night (Breus, 2011)? We’ve been told from a young age the importance of getting your rest and going to bed in a timely manner, yet still so many people get an average of six or less hours of sleep per night. The older we get, and the busier we get, the more factors in life we have that can keep us from going to bed early, but learning to balance all these events and get a decent night’s rest can lead to great health benefits.


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The Perfect Guide To A Healthy Postpartum Recovery

8/29/2019

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By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS
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Globally, it is estimated that over half of all mothers have some level of prolapse post baby, with up to 20% having symptoms limiting daily life. While moms attend months of classes learning how to care for their newborn child, schedule an average of 8 MD visits for their baby in the first year, and only have ONE planned visit for themselves, it's no wonder that mothers don't get properly educated on how to care for THEIR healing body.  


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Keep Your Productivity High, And Your Stress Levels Low

7/30/2019

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By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS
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Tired of over-stressing about everyday struggles? It's important to learn how to manage your stress levels, not only for productivity, but also for your health and well-being! According to the American Psychological Association’s annual survey and research, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide. More than 75 percent of all physician office visits each year are stress-related ailments and complaints (Hartz-Seeley, 2018). 


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Sunscreen Safety: Is This Protectant Doing More Harm Than Good?

6/26/2019

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​By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS
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With the use of sunscreen becoming more and more popular, why are skin cancer rates rising at an alarming rate as well? Did you know that an estimated 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day in the United States (American, 2019). ​


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    Jessica has been in Austin, TX for the past four years. She grew up in Idaho and attended PT school at Idaho State University. She completed an Orthopaedic Residency and became a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist in 2016.

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