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IMPACT Physical Medicine is a world-class PT & OT therapy clinic located in the Twin Cities. We treat our patients’ pain and help them have a healthy lifestyle.

St Paul, MN
Joined October 2015
IMPACT has been treating pregnancy and postpartum patients for many years. In this episode, our Physical Therapist, Christie Amundson demonstrates 6 different nursing positions and discusses common mistakes that can lead to increased pain with each one! zpr.io/9TjZ3hLu2nLh
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Stability ball exercieses can be a great tool to use during pregnany to facilitate stability and gentle mobility. Check out this episode where Christie outlines some ideas to help relieve symptoms during pregnancy or the postpartum period. zpr.io/eRWv8NfKBskT
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Jocelyn Bruce discusses the most common hand & wrist issues that plague pregnant and postpartum women in this episode and gives tips on what you can do to help manage and alleviate them! zpr.io/R5Mjr
Hands down our #1 request when treating pregnant or postpartum women is to be in the pool! Check out the video below for tips on activities to do in the pool if you are expecting or a new parent. Whether your goal is to just relax, pain relief or get a good workout in, Mara
Upper back and shoulder pain can manifest and linger during both pregnancy and the postpartum period. Get some tips on how to prevent, manage and relieve it here! zpr.io/RSDBZ
Are you pregnant and in need of some relief? Do you have a willing spouse, partner, friend or family member or perhaps you ARE the willing partner/friend/spouse who wants to help? In the video below, Narate Keys, IMPACT's massage therapist, walks you through some simple, saf
Have you contemplated purchasing a maternity or postpartum support/brace but don't know where to start? Are you pregnant or in the post-partum period and having pain in your lower or mid back, pelvic floor, or pubic bone and need some relief? The video below can help give yo
Moving around in bed and getting up/down can be some of the most painful movements when you are pregnant or a new mom. Check out Christie's tips for these transfers to help get some relief! zpr.io/R8Mxk
Looking for the best mode of cardo exercise when pregnant or in the postpartum period? Check out Christie's suggestions and tips for all things cardio in this video! zpr.io/Rbqj8
Foot and lower leg pain, swelling and cramps are an unfortunate hallmark of pregnancy. Check out this video that Christie explains how to manage these symptoms! zpr.io/RyWd8
Gentle stretching in pregnancy can be a great way to relieve stress, promote relaxation, reduce muscle pain and tension and improve sleep. Follow along with this quick 10 min gentle stretching routine that can be done whenever you need it! zpr.io/RhcCz
Are you pregnant or a new mom but also have toddlers at home to care for? Perhaps you work with kids or frequently care for young kids outside of your own family? In this episode, Christie gives you tips about how to lift and carry toddlers while pregnant as well as some bon
Sciatica can be such a pain in the butt when pregnant or postpartum but there are things that you can do to help! Check out this video where Christie walks you through various exercises, stretches, positions and supports that can help to alleviate sciatica and SI pain during
Check out Christie's short list of most important exercise to perform if you are expecting or a new mom! zpr.io/RNtk4
Are you pregnant or postpartum and wanting to exercise, but don't know where to start? Do you not have the energy to do a long work-out but are motivated to do something? Check out Christie's short list of most important exercises for the upper body to perform while pregnant
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments for pregnant and postpartum women. Check out this video where Christie gives options to help relieve the pressure and make your journey into motherhood a more enjoyable one! zpr.io/Rjbe7
Do you ever get sick of hearing "Sleep while you can!?" when you are pregnant? Finding a comfortable position to sleep in during pregnany can be so challenging, but Christie offers many options to help in this video. zpr.io/RpJkM
Pubic pain is one of the most common symptoms in pregnancy and can start much earlier than many other symptoms -- but we can help! zpr.io/RzxgK
Check out IMPACT's new Pregnancy Series on YouTube! IMPACT therapists have been treating pregnant and postpartum patients for years. In this series, our Physical Therapist, Christie Amundson takes the pregnancy journey with you week-by-week beginning at 20 weeks and provides
We hope you enjoyed the weather this weekend! Are you ready for the snow tomorrow??? Remember, it gets slippery out there, make sure you take proper precautions to prevent falls and injury. Our therapists at IMPACT offer fall risk assessments if you're concerned for you or