Kari has over 14 years of clinical experience in physical therapy in orthopedics with a specialization in pelvic health, as well as experience in pelvic health program growth and development, mentorship and development in continuing education.
Medical professionals want to get their patients back home and resting easy almost as much as their patients want out of the hospital. A little planning and the right tools and equipment can get patients out of the hospital, back in their recliner.
With every new ache and pain, we start hearing the whisper of that dirty work that creeps slowly but surely into so many ears – arthritis! Arthritis is an equal opportunity culprit, coming for both men and women with all type of backgrounds and occupations.
Hospitals are a place where patients come to receive treatment. No medical professional wants to see their patients get hurt while under their care. Fall prevention strategies can reduce your patients’ risk of falling and keep them safe while in the hospital and under your care.
Our patients with repetitive movement patterns in their jobs such as factory workers or delivery drivers and even our new moms that are constantly picking up and holding a new baby can experience a seemingly insidious onset of pain.
Whether it is our weekend warriors, our home project DIYers or our friends that seem to walk into every corner in their own home, utilizing some in home pain relief can help manage those minor symptoms.
It can often seem as though once you’ve seen one brace you’ve seen them all, and choosing between braces can feel like an overwhelming task. The world of soft support for orthopedic needs doesn’t have to be difficult to navigate.
The ability to shower or bath safely and efficiently can often become extremely challenging following a surgical procedure, injury or illness. The good news is there are myriad options to make showering easier and much more accessible.
The term pelvic floor has long been associated with women with babies and Kegels. Spoiler alert – EVERYONE has a pelvic floor! Men of all ages experience pelvic floor dysfunction with a wide variety of symptoms.