by Kristen Strawhacker | Aug 9, 2019 | Community, Female Athletes, Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction
Dr. Kristen Strawhacker Bonzer Hits the Gravel and Crushes Her Goal A lot of you know I’m a runner at heart. But lately, I haven’t felt that same buzz from all those running miles. So I decided to focus on biking. On gravel…yep, gravel. For those of...
by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff | Jul 25, 2019 | Community, Female Athletes, Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction
Breathe. West Des Moines Hosts lululemon lululemon is such an incredible resource for empowerment – they chose to highlight Breathe. for a recent promotion of women building community and changing lives. Which means our entire staff received a new pair of...
by Libby Trausch | Jun 20, 2019 | Female Athletes, Joint Problems and Surgical Rehab
How Women Can Gain Strength for a Better Golf Swing Golf is a fun way to be outside, socialize and get a little exercise. But it’s not quite that easy! How hard could it be to hit a tiny white ball exactly the distance and direction you want?! If you’re like us, you...
by Kristen Strawhacker | Jun 19, 2019 | Female Athletes, Joint Problems and Surgical Rehab, Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction
Developing a Training Plan to Prepare Your Body and Rock Those Miles Eek! You signed up for a race. What now? You need a training plan to prepare your body and rock those miles. Training plans are used to help make progress toward your goal. Tackling a new...
by Kristen Strawhacker | May 30, 2019 | Female Athletes, Joint Problems and Surgical Rehab, Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Trigger Point Dry Needling
Where To Start To Achieve Race Goals Women runners! Sign up for a race! Running has soared in popularity over the past few years. Most communities have their own 5K, there are more half and full marathons, plus ultras! Picking a race can be a great way to support your...
by Kristen Strawhacker | Mar 7, 2019 | Female Athletes
Growing pains, changing bodies, and hormones. Adolescence is a time of major girl turmoil. Bodies grow outward and upward, muscles and joints try to adapt, and hormones are the cherry on top. These changes can wreak havoc on girls’ participation in sports and healthy...
