Taking Care of Mom Prenatal, Postpartum, and Parenting Safety for Mothers and Grandparents
BRAIN THERAPY! Once the baby is born, postpartum physical therapy can help a mom recover. Childbirth is extremely taxing on a woman’s body, but physical therapy can offer healing through movement. In particular, postpartum physical therapy can repair the damage done to the new mother’s pelvic floor and help strengthen it. As the child ages, it’s important that parents and grandparents safely care for their new bundle of joy. As you pick up toys and reach into the crib, practice safe lifting techniques to avoid stressing the back and shoulder muscles. Likewise, carrying Moms are incredible. In addition to being their child’s go-to source for boo-boo fixing and cuddles, moms put their bodies at risk during pregnancy and birth to bring their children into this world. Pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum can be some of the most vulnerable times in a mother’s life, but proactive care is possible. As a woman’s body changes during pregnancy, an increase in hormones, body weight, and fluid can make expectant mothers more prone to injuries. The goal of physical therapy during pregnancy is to strengthen a mother’s body to avoid these injuries and prepare for childbirth and postpartum recovery. This includes targeting the pelvic floor, lower back, and abdominal regions through exercise.
diaper bags or a baby for too long can stress your forearms, elbows, and shoulders. Regularly stretch and use a stroller or enlist a partner’s help to offload some of the strain. Consult with a physical therapist if issues persist.
As summer approaches, grandparents may start spending more time with their grandchildren, too! While this is exciting, don’t let it overshadow your grandchild’s safety needs or your own. Stick to low impact activities, like walking, biking, or golfing to care for your joint health and longevity. A physical therapist can help you determine which troublesome areas to monitor and identify healthful ways to alleviate any ailments.
At Gilbert Physical Therapy, we believe all moms are supermoms, and we want to do our part to help them find relief and support during and after pregnancy. If you or a loved one are expecting, physical therapist Abbey McMillen is Gilbert Physical Therapy’s on-site pregnancy health expert. Inquire about your options by giving our team a call at 717-591-0955.
Sticky and Sweet Pork ‘Ribs’’
Whether you’re celebrating your mom or those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, there’s no better recipe to grill up than these delectable country-style pork ribs. Inspired by Bon Appétit
Ingredients
• 2 heads garlic, cloves separated • 3 thumbs ginger, chopped
• 1/3 cup oyster sauce • 1/3 cup toasted sesame oil • 5 lbs boneless pork shoulder, flattened • 3/4 cup brown sugar • 1 tbsp molasses
• 1 cup hoisin sauce • 3/4 cup fish sauce • 2/3 cup honey • 2/3 cup rice wine • 1/2 cup chili oil
Directions
1. In a blender, purée garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, honey, rice wine, chili oil, oyster sauce, and toasted sesame oil until smooth. 2. Reserve and chill 1 1/2 cups for later use. 3. In a bag, add the remaining mixture and pork shoulder. Marinate for at least 8 hours.
4. Using a convection plate on the grill, cook pork until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 140–145 F. 5. In a large saucepan, simmer brown sugar, molasses, and reserved marinade for 6–8 minutes. 6. Baste the pork with the brown sugar glaze for 2 minutes before serving.
Solution on Pg. 4
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