by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Jul 15, 2021 | Physical Therapy
If you’ve been referred to Physical Therapy by a doctor, a friend has recommended it to you, or you’re wondering if Physical Therapy might solve a nagging issue you have, you’ve probably asked yourself: what does a Physical Therapist actually do? This is a great... 
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Jul 5, 2021 | pelvic floor, Physical Therapy, Postpartum
As a pelvic health Physical Therapist, I am often asked about sex after childbirth. “What if sex is painful after my baby is born?” or “I’m worried sex will feel different” and “My libido is decreased. Is something wrong with me?” All of these questions are... 
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | May 27, 2021 | Pain, pelvic floor, Physical Therapy, Wellbeing
“My labia feel like a cactus…” “My underwear feels like sandpaper…” “When I try to have sex, it feels like my tissue is tearing…” These are all soundbites from patients I’ve treated who have been diagnosed with Vulvodynia. Vulvodynia is one of many diagnoses I... 
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Dec 11, 2020 | Chronic Pain, Ergonomics, Exercise, Musculoskeletal Pain, Physical Therapy
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve, our goal at Life’s Work Physical Therapy remains to help you get better. While a virtual visit for physical therapy may seem unusual at first, we have been providing this service since the pandemic began. Whether you are... 
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Nov 25, 2020 | Exercise, Physical Therapy, Sports Physical Therapy, Wellbeing
Winter in the Pacific Northwest brings with it an abundance of outdoor activities to enjoy. From skiing and snowshoeing to a simple walk or run in cold weather, exercising outdoors can be an enjoyable way to get through the winter. At Life’s Work Physical Therapy, our... 
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Sep 2, 2020 | Low Back Pain, Pain, pelvic floor, Physical Therapy, Wellbeing
Chances are that at some point in your life, someone has told you to ‘brace/engage/contract your core.’ What exactly does this mean though? And why are you instructed to do this so often before and during exercises? Let’s dig a little deeper into what the ‘core’ is,... 