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I’ve officially crossed the threshold into the third trimester of pregnancy.  I tried to prepare myself as much as possible prior to getting pregnant and based on stories and conjecture I had a few preconceptions (pun intended) about what this experience would be like. Monique’s Preconceptions on Pregnancy (circa early 2012) 9 months of tired, […]

As the weather gets warmer in Wisconsin, more people get outside to start their spring training.  Warmer weather may inspire you to be more active, which is always a good thing.  However, too much activity, too soon into your training can bring on painful shin splints.  If you’ve ever had them before you know how […]

  It’s New Year‘s Eve.  The countdown begins and the ball is going to drop.  Don’t drop the ball on this one- a new year’s resolution.  It’s down to the wire, but I can finally cross it off my list, because I have a resolution.  Thanks to a friend, I’m joining a group of people […]

Since I cancelled my cable, I’ve been watching more Netflix.  Recently I was browsing through the “Suggestions for You” category when I found “Gotta Dance” a documentary about the first-ever senior citizen hip hop dance team for the New Jersey Nets.  It’s a story about people being active at any age and against odds… it’s scary […]

October is National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM).  This year’s focus is on sports injury prevention through the lifespan. Staying active is important at every stage of life.   Sports are a good option for people looking to get exercise without hitting up boring cardio equipment like the “dreadmill.”  There are several options for staying active through sports […]

Chronic pain and chronic conditions often keep people from doing what they love to do.  It may be painful or hurt to do certain activities.  A once-loved sport or activity can become something that gets avoided.  What do you do when you start to notice a once-loved activity is becoming painful or difficult to do?  […]