Unlocking the Power of Pilates for Sciatica Relief: Insights from a PT Expert

About this episode

Dr. Ashley Mak interviews Kathleen McDonough to discuss how Pilates can aid in recovery from sciatica and injuries.

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Mak interviews Kathleen McDonough, a physical therapist and Pilates expert, to explore how Pilates can aid in recovery from injuries, especially sciatica. They discuss the philosophy behind Pilates, its application in rehab, and how to choose qualified practitioners. You can find Kathleen here: https://www.kmcdonoughpt.com/ and her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kmcdonoughpt Are you an SF bay resident? Check us out here: dragonphysicaltherapy.com Are you outside of the SF bay area? Check us out here ifixyoursciatica.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ashley Mak

Guest: Kathleen McDonough

Topics covered

• Pilates
• sciatica relief
• physical therapy
• rehabilitation
• injury recovery

Keywords

• Pilates
• sciatica
• physical therapy
• rehab
• injury recovery
• Kathleen McDonough

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: dragonphysicaltherapy.com, ifixyoursciatica.com, kmcdonoughpt.com, youtube.com

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