This six week program is designed for people with low back pain who wish to return to yoga practice or explore yoga as a method of managing their back pain.  Students will learn basic lumbar spine anatomy, yoga principles and modification of poses for their diagnosis. Classes will consist of development of a yoga routine that includes breathing exercises, stretches, core strengthening, flowing poses and relaxation exercises.Yoga for a Healthy Back series are taught by Janet Carscadden PT, and Alison Aiken, PT, both licensed physical therapists and certified yoga instructors. Click here to read more about Evolution PT. This series will be with Alison Aiken, PT on Tuesdays from 5:45-7:15 pm for 6 weeks for $120, starts on November 8th, 2011. Register Online Today!

If we miss you this week, then add it to your calendar for next time! Evolution Mamas free baby play group from 2:30-4 pm every 2nd and 4th Thursday of month!

Also a reminder that this Sunday, October 30th from 9-11am, if you are 6 weeks or more postpartum and you’re interested in learning about the fundamentals of finding your core, sign up for this one-time workshop: Belly After Baby Workshop this Sunday with Andrea Trombley, PT

Pelvic instability can lead to misuse and strain of the surrounding muscles including the hamstrings, outer hip and lower back muscles.  The result appears to be just another “common” running injury but does not respond to traditional approaches.  Proper assessment of the pelvis will identify instability and what is causing it.  Exercises targeted towards the deep abdominal, hip, and back muscles can help to stabilize the pelvis, decreasing injury during impact activities such as walking and running.

If you are suffering from a running injury call evolution at (802) 864-9642 to schedule an appointment with Alison or Janet to determine if pelvic instability may be the underlying cause.

Curl up:  Lie on your back with your knees bent.  Take a few breaths in and out to relax your abdominal muscles.  Lift your head and shoulders off the floor a few inches while keeping your chin tucked to avoid straining through your neck.

Straight Leg Raise:  Lie on your back with your legs straight.  Take a few breaths in and out to relax your abdominal muscles.  Lift one leg a few inches keeping your knee straight.

Bring your hands to the front of your belly and feel the muscle that runs from your sternum down towards your pubic bone.  Do you feel a gap between the muscles?  Do your fingers sink in?  Is there a bulge that pops up in your belly?

If you answer “yes” to one or more of these questions, you may have a diastasis recti.

What is this?  It is a split in the rectus abdominus.  The rectus abdominus is a muscle that runs from sternum (breastbone) down to the pubic bone at the front of your pelvis.  In up to 66% of women, this muscle separates in the center during pregnancy due to stretch and tearing of the fascia (connective tissue) that connects the two sides of the muscle. Most of the time, this separation will close in about 8 weeks but sometimes it does not.

If you think or know you have a diastasis physical therapy can help.  Call evolution (802) 864-YOGA (9642) to schedule an appointment with Alison or Janet.  An assessment will include evaluation of your abdominal muscles and exercise prescription to help heal your belly and restore proper posture and muscle function.

~ Alison Aiken PT

Each therapy session begins with an hour long consultation which includes evaluation of your injury, explanation of the therapy diagnosis and treatment plan. During a 45-60 minute treatment session a home yoga program will be developed to address your injury and heal your body. Treatments may include manual therapy to release joint or muscle restrictions to movement, targeted yoga based stretching to reduce muscle imbalances, breath work, mediation and guided relaxation to improve muscle function and sleeping patterns. When integrated into a physical therapy program, yoga therapy is covered by insurance.

We offer early and late appointments and take most major insurance plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, MVP, FAHC Apex, medicaid and medicare). If we are not a network provider for your plan, therapy may still be covered by insurance. Check to see if you have an out of network benefit on your plan. Please call our office at 802-864-9642 to find out of your plan covers physical therapy.

This six week program is designed for people with low back pain who wish to return to yoga practice or explore yoga as a method of managing their back pain.  Students will learn basic lumbar spine anatomy, yoga principles and modification of poses for their diagnosis. Classes will consist of development of a yoga routine that includes breathing exercises, stretches, core strengthening, flowing poses and relaxation exercises.  Click here to read more about Evolution PT. 5:45 pm to 7:15 pm on Tuesdays Register today!

Sunday, October 3rd from 2 pm to 4 pm

In this interactive educational workshop, Janet will help you discover how to re-engage core muscles that have been lost during pregnancy. This workshop will include education regarding anatomy of the pelvic floor and core muscles, influences of postural stresses that inhibit engagement of your core, strategies to prevent common post-partum issues such as incontinence, back, pelvic and hip pain. She will also have an ultrasound to show each individual how their abdominal muscles work! You will also learn simple exercises to use on a daily basis and as a part of your yoga practice to return to optimal strength. Please register early as this is a small and intimate physical therapy workshop. Go online or call us at 802.864.9642.

“Mechanisms of Specific Trunk Exercises in Low Back Pain”

The purpose of this study is to examine whether or not matching treatment to your specific symptoms is better at decreasing your pain and increasing your function than a non-specific strengthening/conditioning program.

Are you between 21-55 years old and suffer from chronic, low back pain?

You may be eligible to participate in a research study, conducted by the University of Vermont, that includes the following benefits:

- Pre and post-treatment testing sessions at the UVM Human Motion Analysis Lab (includes a free physical therapy evaluation)
- 6 physical therapy treatment sessions with a physical therapist at no charge to you or your health insurance
- $100 total compensation upon completion of study

This study is being conducted by Dr. Sharon M. Henry, Professor and Associate Dean of Research at the University of Vermont, College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

For more information or to sign-up, please call 802-656-1478, or e mail HLBPS@uvm.edu

There are only a few spaces available in this series on

Tuesdays 5:45 pm – 7:25 pm starting on September 14th!

Register Now!

Sincerely,

Janet Carscadden PT

janet@evolutionvt.com

Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science

Dr. Sharon M. Henry R01 “Mechanisms of Specific Trunk Exercises in Low Back Pain”

Are you between 21-55 years old and suffer from chronic, low back pain?

You may be eligible to participate in a research study, conducted by the University of Vermont, that includes the following benefits:

- Pre and post-treatment testing sessions at the UVM Human Motion Analysis Lab (includes a free physical therapy evaluation)

- 6 physical therapy treatment sessions with a physical therapist at no charge to you or your health insurance

- $100 total compensation upon completion of study

The purpose of this study is to examine whether or not matching treatment to your specific symptoms is better at decreasing your pain and increasing your function than a non-specific strengthening/conditioning program.

This study is being conducted by Dr. Sharon M. Henry, Professor and Associate Dean of Research at the University of Vermont, College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

For more information or to sign-up, please call 802-656-1478, or e mail HLBPS@uvm.edu