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Event Report: FuncPhysio × My Happy Tummy Club

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTuv483jk5e/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Body Management After 40: Movement and Nutrition for Healthy Aging Last weekend, FuncPhysio Physical Therapy hosted a special collaborative event with My Happy Tummy Club, focusing on body management after your 40s. The event brought together movement education and nutrition guidance, creating a practical and enjoyable learning experience for Read more…

By Hiroya Kosaki, 1 week01/21/2026 ago

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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) − The Sound of Healing

Shockwave Therapy (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, ESWT) — often described as the sound of healing — has been increasingly discussed in physical therapy, including a recent feature in APTA Magazine. Shockwave therapy uses high-energy sound waves to reach deep tissues through the skin. It is not electrical stimulation and not heat therapy. Instead, it delivers mechanical energy that Read more…

By Rowan Huang, 3 weeks01/08/2026 ago

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Bladder Leakage or Urgency? You’re Not Alone and Help is Real!

If you experience urine leakage when coughing, sneezing, running, or exercising,or if you often feel a sudden, intense urge to rush to the bathroom,You’re not alone! This is not something you should feel embarrassed about. Bladder control issues are very common, yet they are still rarely talked about openly.Many people assume Read more…

By Rowan Huang, 3 weeks01/05/2026 ago

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Can You Hold Your Bladder on New Year’s Eve?

Another year is coming to an end! Are you heading to crowded places like Times Square to wait for the New Year countdown? At events like this, bathrooms are hard to find. Many people end up holding their bladder for 6 to 10 hours. For comparison, most people normally void Read more…

By Rowan Huang, 1 month12/29/2025 ago

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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Isn’t Always About Weakness

Sometimes, the Problem Is Too Much Tension When people hear the term “pelvic floor,” many immediately think of urinary leakage, muscle weakness, or problems that occur after pregnancy and childbirth. While these concerns are real, they represent only part of the picture. Pelvic floor dysfunction is not limited to pregnancy, and it can Read more…

By Rowan Huang, 1 month12/16/2025 ago

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Why Does My Belly Look Like an Hourglass? It’s a Breathing Issue!

Do you notice a horizontal fold across your upper belly, like in the photo? That’s a sign of upper abdominal gripping. It means when the upper abs stay tense and pull the upper belly inward, creating that visible crease. In the video, you can see that during normal breathing, most Read more…

By Rowan Huang, 3 months11/08/2025 ago

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Rehabilitation Ultrasound Imaging: Ever Seen Your Deep Core Muscles Work in Real Time?

Rehabilitation Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI) Many people find it hard to know if they’re really using the right deep core muscles during training since they can’t “feel” it the way a therapist’s hands can. That’s why ultrasound imaging is such a powerful tool: it gives you real-time visual feedback, so you can Read more…

By Rowan Huang, 3 months10/23/2025 ago

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Pilates with a Physical Therapist? From Healing to Healthy Living

Did you know Pilates was originally created by Joseph Pilates during World War I to help injured soldiers recover? Pilates is more than just exercise — it’s about controlled movement, body awareness, and building strength with proper alignment. Many physical therapists use Pilates-based movements in patient training. Some even go Read more…

By Rowan Huang, 3 months10/23/2025 ago

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Prenatal and postpartum body changes and possible symptoms

The body undergoes many changes during pregnancy. In some cases, symptoms of pelvic or back pain may appear as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. Many people think, “I have to endure it because I’m pregnant” or “It’s inevitable to have urinary incontinence after childbirth,” and we hope to Read more…

By Yohei Takada, 2 years01/15/2024 ago

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New York Benricho: FuncPhysio Article 2023″

Changes in the Body Before and After Childbirth and Possible Symptoms Various changes occur in the body during pregnancy. For some, symptoms like pelvic and lower back pain may start appearing from the early stages of pregnancy. Many people tend to think, “I have to endure it until I give Read more…

By Yohei Takada, 2 years09/16/2023 ago