Prenatal and Postpartum
Physical Therapy

About Prenatal and Postpartum Physical Therapy

For most women, having a baby is both exciting and frightening. The dramatic changes that take place in your body, from conception to postpartum recovery, bring with them discomfort, pain and balance issues. Most doctors recommend exercise during pregnancy, but many women do not know what type of exercise is best, and how to do it safely.

Prenatal physical therapy can help you maintain strong muscles, stable joints and good posture through all stages of pregnancy. Postpartum physical therapy can help your body heal and recover, and help you restore your pre-pregnancy fitness level. Prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care helps you maintain good spinal alignment, to reduce the incidence of back and joint pain.

Dr. Lev Kalika

Clinical director & DC RMSK

About Dr. Lev Kalika,
NYDNRehab Clinical Director

Dr. Kalika is a licensed New York chiropractor with over 15 years of experience in patient care. He is an expert in diagnostic ultrasonography, and has made significant contributions to the scientific literature on the use of ultrasound imaging for musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Kalika’s dedication to adopting the latest evidence-based technologies and therapies ensures that NYDNRehab’s female patients receive the best prenatal and postpartum physical therapy and chiropractic care in NYC.

Why Choose NYDNRehab for Pre and
Post Childbirth Physical Therapy?

Not all physical therapy clinics offer treatment options specifically geared to new mothers, and those that do often take a one-size-fits all approach. At NYDNRehab, we treat the patient, not the condition. Our one-on-one personalized approach to patient care sets us apart from our competitors.

Our women’s health specialists know how important it is for you to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. Our high-resolution ultrasound equipment lets us monitor the health of both you and your baby as your body changes and adapts. We stay on the lookout for problems while helping you to prepare for the birth of your child.

After your baby is born, we work with you to overcome the trauma of childbirth and restore or even improve your pre-pregnancy fitness level. With NYDNRehab, you can confidently navigate the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth, knowing you have the support of our women’s healthcare team.

Common Prenatal and Postpartum
Conditions

Prenatal

Back pain
Headaches
Constipation
Urinary incontinence
Premature labor
Joint instability
Poor posture
Balance issues

Postpartum

Diastasis recti
Pelvic organ prolapse
Perineum pain
Joint misalignment
Achy muscles and joints
Weak abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
Urinary incontinence
Constipation

Diagnostic Ultrasound for Mom and Baby

Few physical therapy clinics offer on-site ultrasound imaging. At NYDNRehab, we use the highest resolution diagnostic ultrasound available to visualize the uterus, pelvic region, and other areas of the body where pain and dysfunction arise. Our ability to see what’s going on below the surface is a huge advantage when it comes to selecting the best treatment options during and after your pregnancy.

Dr. Kalika is recognized globally as an expert in diagnostic ultrasonography. His experience and expertise, coupled with our research-grade ultrasound equipment, ensure that no anomaly goes undetected. Our equipment also gives us capabilities for superb microvascular imaging, to detect blood flow in even the tiniest blood vessels.

Prenatal Care

From the moment of conception, your body begins to adapt to the tiny human growing inside your womb. As the baby grows larger, your center of gravity shifts, your ligaments relax, and your internal organs get rearranged to make room for your growing son or daughter.

Prenatal physical therapy and prenatal chiropractic care help you to adjust to the ongoing changes taking place in your body, to reduce pain and discomfort and promote a successful childbirth experience.

Your prenatal care plan may include

Prenatal chiropractic care to ease back pain and maintain good spinal alignment
Prenatal physical therapy exercises to strengthen your core and pelvic floor, and stabilize your low back
Perineal massage to enhance elasticity and reduce the risk of tearing during childbirth
Postural correction therapy to reduce back and joint pain
Myofascial release therapy to reduce muscle tension and pain
Manual massage therapy to target tight muscles and promote relaxation
Targeted core exercise to reduce the risk of diastasis recti
Pelvic floor physical therapy to optimize pelvic floor function and relieve nerve compression
Postural and breathing techniques to relax the diaphragm and reduce shortness of breath
Personalized exercise programs to enhance fitness and promote overall well being

Postpartum Care

Once your baby is born, your body needs time to heal and recover. The three months following childbirth are often referred to as the “fourth trimester,” as your body slowly returns to its pre-pregnancy state. Failure to recognize your body’s need for special care during the months following childbirth can have far-reaching repercussions for your health and wellbeing.

Your postpartum care plan may include:

Postpartum physical therapy to restore muscle strength and balance
Postpartum chiropractic care to realign the spinal column
Pelvic floor physical therapy to restore strength and function of the pelvic floor muscles, eliminate bladder incontinence, and optimize reproductive and sexual function
Specialized postpartum physical therapy for diastasis recti
Exercises to reverse uterine prolapse

Get the Best Prenatal and Postpartum
Care in NYC

Pregnancy and childbirth are empowering experiences that push the female body to its limits. The women’s health specialists at NYDNRehab provide the support and care you need to ensure a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery. After your baby is born, postpartum physical therapy can help you get your body back in shape, so you can get back to being physically active and enjoy being a new mom. Contact NYDNRehab today, and get the best prenatal and postpartum physical therapy and chiropractic care in NYC.