Physical Therapy for Moms

Dr. Lisa Piropato, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CAPP-OB is the owner, of The Ginkgo Tree Physical Therapy and Wellness and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). She's a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS) and Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).‍She's a certified Advanced Practitioner in Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy (CAPP-OB) and certified in Therapeutic Dry Needling - Level 1 and Level 2. Her goal is to make physical therapy the new standard of care for pregnant and postpartum women. She specializes in helping women remain active throughout pregnancy, prepare for labor and childbirth, and appropriately return to exercise after childbirth. 

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In this session, Dr. Lisa Piropato explains how moms can remain active, strong, and in control through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.

We'll cover:

• Why birthing parents deserve an entire team—like we'd give anyone else recovering from physical trauma
• The physical impact of the birth process and postpartum healing
• How you can appropriately return to exercise after childbirth
• How physical therapy can support new moms through pregnancy and postpartum
• Stretches and exercises that can help alleviate postpartum pain
• Guidance on core strengthening exercises for postpartum women

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