Let’s discuss burnout and mindfulness.  And what better time than around the holidays, the New Year, AND as we begin rounding in on 2 years of the pandemic.  Did you know that burnout has become so widespread that it has been given its own diagnosis code in the medical community?  It’s true, the World Health Organization has added burnout as a disease and formal diagnosis in the ICD-11 system.  

This month's post will build on October’s post. I mentioned before, that the pelvic floor muscles are involved in breathing and breath coordination is integral in coordinating the core. I want to spend some time focusing on the mechanics of a deep breath and the benefits of diaphragmatic breathing, also known as deep breathing.

Many of you have that worked with me, will know exactly what the pelvic floor is; if it has been a while, here is a wonderful reminder; and welcome to those who are not sure what the pelvic floor is. Let’s dive in!

I was recently asked, “What is something you think every person should know?”  As a PT, I feel that is a loaded question, but when I took a few more seconds to contemplate, I realized, I want every person to know about their body.