Take a Hike!
Hiking can be an excellent way to get some exercise and get outdoors. After all, we live in San Diego and we pay for that sunshine tax!...
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Natalie Ruffe, PT, DPT
Apr 303 min read
"Maximize Your Running Performance with This Effective Mini Strength Circuit"
We've all been there.... I only have 30 mins today to squeeze in my training. I know I should work on my strength, but getting my run is...
Natalie Ruffe, PT, DPT
Apr 241 min read
LIV with Us!
As many of you may know, Gino, co-owner of FunctionSmart with Pelvic Floor Specialist and wife, Renee, has been traveling with the LIV...
ayelet320
Feb 62 min read
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Ayelet Keinan, PT Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descent of one or more of the anterior vaginal wall, posterior vaginal wall, uterus...
Natalie Ruffe, PT, DPT
Jun 23, 20232 min read
Moving On and Moving Forward
We have officially moved! As of June 1st, 2023 we have opened our doors to the new satellite clinics. We are still running primary...
Renee Cinco, PT
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Cold Weather Workout Tips
When the weather gets cold, you should make some changes to how you exercise. We're not talking about starting earlier because of the...
amanda8320
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Training: How Much is too Much?
DOMS, or delayed onset muscle soreness is something you probably have encountered if are an experienced exerciser, and if you are new to...
amanda8320
Jan 6, 20232 min read
New Year, New You: Achieving Your Fitness Goals
Happy 2023 everyone! With the new year already in full swing, it’s time to make new fitness goals and reassess previous ones. What will...
amanda8320
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy
Potty training for any family is rarely described as an easy process. Yet when the child also struggles with functional constipation (no...
amanda8320
Nov 23, 20223 min read
What Exactly is Pelvic Floor PT
Maureen Mason, DPT This is the same question I had several years back even coming out of my program when first introduced to Pelvic...
amanda8320
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Pregnancy Pain and PT
Maureen Mason, DPT Pregnancy can be blissful and care free, or some women start to develop musculoskletal problems such as pelvic pain,...
amanda8320
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Endometriosis
Maureen Mason, DPT What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is unfortunately a common health problem in women, 1 in 10 women are dealing...
amanda8320
Nov 23, 20223 min read
Male Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: The Low Down on Down There
Maureen Mason DPT Conservative Care with Physical Therapy: Men come to Function Smart PT for all sorts of pain problems, of the “usual...
amanda8320
Nov 23, 20223 min read
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis and Your Health, Post Partum
Maureen Mason, DPT, Function Smart PT Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) is a current hot topic in perinatal health and wellness, with...
amanda8320
Nov 23, 20223 min read
Post Postpartum Fitness and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Maureen Mason, DPT, Function Smart PT Many women are shocked to discover that they have a different body post partum , not only in...
amanda8320
Nov 23, 20224 min read
Constipation Blues
Tips and Lifestyle Help with Pelvic Physical Therapy Maureen Mason, DPT, Function Smart PT In the realm of Pelvic Physical Therapy (PT)...
amanda8320
Nov 23, 20225 min read
Pelvic Floor PT for Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS)
Maureen Mason, DPT, Function Smart PT Current Science, and Conservative Care Strategies Questions and Answers Pelvic pain is a great...
Shay Johnson PT, DPT
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Got Sciatica?
Sciatica can really interfere with your activities. Learn stretches and self care to help!
Shay Johnson PT, DPT
Dec 1, 20202 min read
How well do you actually know your IT Band?
IT Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common overuse injury for the endurance athlete population, but everyone is susceptible to this condition....
Natalie Ruffe, PT, DPT
May 21, 20203 min read
Big Toe, Big Problems
I know that I am not alone in having increased my frequency in running over the last several weeks as gyms have closed down. If you have...
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