It is now common knowledge that physical activity can be beneficial for the human body\, b oth physically and mentally\, from our younger years and beyond throughout the aging process. \; \;This presentation is designed to discuss women&rsquo\;s fitness and how it can change throughout the decades of lif e. The overarching goal is to use the established research to identify wha t types of exercise can benefit a woman&rsquo\;s body and mind throughout the lifespan. Concurrent goals are to identify pelvic floor conditions tha t can affect these phases of life and how exercise can be beneficial for a ddressing this as well. The bottom line is empowerment. We can do better w hen we know better. \;
\nAbout the presenter: \;Katherine Pride\, PT\, DPT\, \;is a physical therapist and pelvic floor specialist who treats orthopedic\, neurological\, \;pregnancy a nd pelvic health conditions. Katherine grew up in a suburb outside of NYC surrounded by a big family of Giants fans. She then went to both undergrad and PT school at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh\, PA as part of their continuous program. The city of Pittsburgh still holds a special place in her heart. Katherine has been a therapist with Drayer Physical Therapy for nearly 10 years\, and she has always enjoyed working with orthopedic and neurologic populations\, including vestibular dysfunction\, but more recen tly has been treating pelvic health. This includes pregnancy and postpartu m conditions\, incontinence\, prolapse and pelvic pain conditions. In her free time\, Katherine enjoys reading\, baking and spending time outside wi th her young children! She believes in treating a person as a whole\, not as their diagnosis\, and that self-advocacy and a continuum of care betwee n health care providers can help achieve this.
\nRegister online or by calling the Roxbury Library at (973) 584-2400. \; \;This progra m is part of Prioritizing Self-Care: A Women's Health and Well ness Series.
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Wed.\, May 1\, 7pm (virtual)
Women and Heart Health\, Dr. Ali Elfandi&nbs p\;
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Mon.\, May 6\, 6:30pm
Fuel your Conf idence with Fear\, Amy Colombo \;
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Mon.\, M
ay 13\, 6:30pm
Women's Fitness Needs Through the Decad es\, Katharine Pride\, PT
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Tue.\, May 21\, 1pm<
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Listening to Women Patients: Historical Perspectives o n Women&rsquo\;s Health\, Dr. April Patrick \;
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\nCareer Change: What does R einvention Mean to You? Tony Calabrese
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Wed\, M
ay 22\, 6:30pm (virtual)
The Art of Managing Stress\, Dr. Sarabjit Singh
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Tue\, May 28\, 6:30pm (virt
ual)
Women's Health and Fertility with the Creighton M odel\, Jennifer Chirdo\, RN
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