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What sets Changing the game apart from other therapy providers?
At Changing the Game Physical Therapy, we pride ourselves on revolutionizing postpartum care with a uniquely comprehensive approach. Specializing in women's health during the postpartum phase, we stand out by offering a blend of holistic physical therapy, innovative techniques such as dry needling, manual therapy, lymphatic drainage cupping, and pelvic floor physical therapy. Our commitment goes beyond addressing common postpartum challenges like urinary incontinence and pelvic pain; we delve deeper into the transformative journey by incorporating visceral manipulation. What truly sets us apart is our dedication to helping women reconnect with their creative bowl, the pelvic bowl, enabling a return to their greater purpose. Our personalized and progressive methods redefine the postpartum experience, empowering women to not only recover but to flourish in their active pursuits with confidence and vitality.
do we need a prescription from a doctor before coming to you?
In the state of Colorado, no doctor’s prescription is needed. You simply sign-up online here or call 720-515-0206.
Do you treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP), Distasis Recti (DR) and urinary incontinence (UI)?
Yes. I look at these diagnoses as local issues and as a whole body system issue. I use an external approach focusing on pressure management strategies, balancing muscle tightness vs weakness and breathing mechanics.
What is the lymphatic system and why is it so important to healing?
The lymphatic system is our entire body's drainage system or the sewer system of the body. One of its main functions is to help rid the body of waste products, toxins, abnormal cells, etc. from all of our organs and help them run smoother and better. The lymphatic system is also part of the immune system delivering white blood cells and other immune cells to help destroy foreign invaders such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, etc.. When one area of our body isn't running smoothly, it backs up all the other systems and can leave us vulnerable to infection or decrease our healing response. There are many ways to help promote lymphatic drainage. Two ways that I work on lymphatic drainage are proper deep breathing mechanics and full body modern lymphatic cupping. Modern lymphatic cupping entails the use of vacuum cups and massage oil to help move fluid into the lymph ducts. This is very comfortable and typically doesn't leave any cup marks. This type of treatment is contraindicated for those who have had cancer in the past 2 years or undergoing current cancer treatments, those on high doses of blood thinners, and those diagnosed with Lymphedema. Full body cupping cannot be performed during pregnancy.
what is your SERVICE AREA?
I travel to the following zip codes: 80002, 80003, 80004, 80005, 80007, 80033, part of 80403 east of Hwy 93.
I will often bring a treatment table and therefore I will need an open space that will accommodate that. Wi-fi will also be needed for your visit.
* If you don't see your ZIP Code listed above, I can travel out of the service area for an agreed upon travel-fee if my schedule allows.
do you take insurance?
Changing the Game is not in network with insurance, but a superbill can be given to you on request so you can seek reimbursement from your insurance under your out-of-network benefits. We accept credit card via PT Everywhere, cash, Venmo, FSA, HSA, and cashier checks.
To help you determine if your insurance will reimburse you, check out this flow chart.
how to schedule if I’m already a client
Existing patients can access their profile here.
what I can expect during my visits?
Your initial evaluation is 60 minutes of one-on-one assessment. I perform a full body assessment in the comfort of your own home or office. I assess your body movement from head to toe. I look at how you are breathing, and moving, your posture and your muscle imbalances that could be contributing to the problem we are working on. Together we identify and create awareness of your patterns that are contributing to the issue. If we don't create awareness or create a change in your patterns, doing a half hour of corrective exercises isn't going to be enough to make the changes you were looking for. This awareness of your patterns doesn't make those old patterns wrong, it just means they no longer serve a purpose in your body at this time.
Follow-up sessions are subsequent visits after the evaluation. Follow-ups are 60 minutes of one-on-one care. In these sessions, we work on challenging your body as your system allows. We also get to work on the fine tuning of your patterns, breathing, body mechanics, and pressure management strategies. As you progress, we work together on leading you into return to sport with incorporating your new strategies. This part will vary dramatically from patient to patient based on where your starting point is. You could be 6 weeks postpartum to 10+years postpartum or maybe you haven't had any births, or maybe you are currently pregnant and want to continue to exercise throughout your pregnancy.
do you perform internal exams on women?
Yes. However, there are many things that should be done first before using internal work. Once the external influences are addressed internal PF work can be more effective. Internal work can be a great tool to help you reconnect with your pelvic bowl.