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Dr. Lyndsay Provencio graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Health and Exercise Science and a concentration in Sports Medicine. After multiple personal…
Dr. Lyndsay Provencio graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Health and Exercise Science and a concentration in Sports Medicine. After multiple personal sports-related injuries and discovering a passion for healing through movement, Lyndsay attended Creighton University to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. An avid runner herself, she has a particular interest in working with high school, recreational, and elite endurance athletes and has undergone specialty training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, postpartum care, and management of the female athlete to better serve her clientele. Through this specialty training, she has acquired a Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association. Lyndsay now owns her own practice, StrongHER, where she specializes in female athletics and care of pregnant and postpartum individuals. Additionally, Lyndsay is BSPTS C2 certified in scoliosis specific exercises and has found a niche working with adolescents with scoliosis to improve overall spinal health. No, you’re not seeing double! Lyndsay is an identical twin to Lauren Lynass, one of our [P]rehab rockstars. A native of Colorado, Lyndsay is an adventure seeker who loves to hike, camp, and race her twin sister on the mountain trails. When she isn't exploring Chicago with her son and husband, you can find her curled up with a cup of tea and a good book. Follow along @strongher_dpt on Instagram!
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It’s that time of year when back-to-school physical examinations are in high demand so students can participate in sports, have their weight and height monitored, and be evaluated for scoliosis. Wait….scoliosis? Yes, scoliosis. When primary care providers have an adolescent bend…
“I was out for a run and noticed that my hamstring was starting to bother me. I’m going to schedule an appointment with my physical therapist.” “I was out for a run and noticed that I was having some urinary leakage. I’m going to schedule an appointment with my physical…
As athletes, we do all the “little things”. It starts waking up early to get in a workout, fuel our bodies with the right nutrients, and stay after practice to work on that shot, routine, or pitch. Tracking the mileage we’ve put on shoes, heading to the gym when no one is…
A new mom is sitting in the waiting room of her Obstetrics and Gynecologists office anxious for her 6-week postpartum check-up. She has been struggling with postpartum depression and is extremely eager to get back to exercising in hopes that this will help with her depression and…
“And now, with this next act, I’ll make your pain decrease and your muscles stronger with just an isometric exercise.” Pssh, yeah right. An exercise that diminishes pain but can also improve muscle strength and hypertrophy? Does it sound like magic? Well, it kind of is! Isometric…
Don’t say the “a-word”. Don’t do it, don’t even think about it. We can’t be using language like that in these blog posts. What’s the “a-word”? ARTHRITIS. Arthritis has a reputation amongst many as being bad, scary, or an activity-limiting diagnosis. And while it certainly can be…
Have you ever played the game “Two Truths and a Lie”? You are given two factual statements and then one that is incorrect. Give it a try. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common sign that is often experienced after multiple births. If you have pelvic organ prolapse, you should…
“Grounding”, also known as “Earthing”, refers to the direct connection with the Earth through bare hands or skin. It has long been used by many cultures with the thought and subjective report that walking barefoot on the Earth can enhance one's overall health and well-being (1).…
A typical pregnancy is 280 days. That’s 280 days a woman has to anticipate the birth of her child and the beginning of a new chapter. Months of birthing classes, prenatal yoga, strength-specific workouts for pregnancy, pink and blue cupcakes and balloons, and preparation books…
Let me paint two pictures for you…you’re a new mom. You’re welcoming a new family member into your home and your life, you’re 6 weeks postpartum and have been cleared back to “normal activity” but your body feels less than prepared, you’re still experiencing difficulty with bowel…
Menopause. A word that carries so much weight in a woman’s life. A time characterized by physiological changes surrounding the loss of menses, or a regular monthly period for over one year (1). Symptoms during this time may include sweating and hot flashes, sleeping disorders,…
A 26-year-old man is training for a 100-mile cycling race and is training 2-3 hours on his bike several days a week when he starts to notice that he has a difficult time initiating the flow of urine when using the restroom. A 40-year-old woman just started a new managerial…
It’s a brisk December day and blue skies and fresh snow are tempting you to get outside for a run. It doesn’t take long for the running to go to sitting as you find yourself on your rear end in the blink of an eye. That sneaky ice gave no mercy to your mile PR or your tailbone,…
Low back pain has been the leading cause of global disability for the past three decades (1). Defined as “pain, muscle tension, or stiffness localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without pain referred to the legs”, low back pain can be…
Act I. Scene I. “To core or not to core: that is the question”. Okay, those aren’t the exact words of William Shakespeare, but let’s be honest, conversation around diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) and exercise feel as ambiguous as Shakespeare. The information can feel overwhelming…
Does anyone else find themselves captivated and scrolling through the videos of pregnancy announcements? The shocked in-laws, crying soon-to-be uncle, surprised partners who weren’t trying, and relieved couples who have been trying to conceive for years. I’m sure we’ve all seen a…
On your marks...get set...SPRINT! Wait a second, sprint?! That's right! Believe it or not, sprint training can positively impact performance in just about any sport. When you really think about it, sprinting plays a role in most sports on two feet. From the goalie to the point…
You might feel nauseous, your feet might grow in size, you may feel very tired, you might experience urinary leakage, you could feel constipated, your back might begin to hurt, heartburn may creep up on you, oh and your core will naturally separate. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever…
As I sit here at my computer beginning this blog, I can’t help but be mindful of my posture. If I slouch for a bit, can I then remind myself to pull my shoulder blades together and sit tall for a while? While I look down at my computer, is there a way for me to prop it up a bit…
Opening a jar, responding to a text, and picking up a dumbbell. What do all of these activities have in common? For many, these are simple weekly tasks. For all, they involve the use of our thumb! When we really think about it, our thumb is used in most activities throughout our…
Have you ever noticed how much of the natural world revolves around the number seven? Think about it…seven continents, the Seven Wonders of the World. Did you know that there are seven colors in a rainbow? We may hear the term “lucky number 7” from time to time. There are seven…
MENSTRUAL CYCLE. Say it louder for the people in the back! No longer taboo, hushed, or ignored, women’s menstrual cycles are making a statement in the world of female athletics. How so? The menstrual cycle can provide extremely valuable information in the overall well-being of a…
