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Pilates-based Rehabilitation

Kathleen is an orthopedic physical therapist with over 40 years of clinical and teaching experience and is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT).

Advantages of Pilates-based Rehab

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Older woman lifting a dumbbell during a strength-training workout.FeaturedPhysical TherapyGLP-1 Strength Training: How Physical Therapy Can Help You Stay Strong
October 1, 2026

GLP-1 Strength Training: How Physical Therapy Can Help You Stay Strong

If you are taking a GLP-1 medication and losing a significant amount of weight, it is important to think about more than the number on the scale. In my previous blog, GLP-1 Muscle Loss: Why Maintaining Muscle and Strength Matters, I discussed why maintaining muscle, strength and bone health deserves attention…
A woman exercising with dumbbells to maintain muscle and strength as she ages.FeaturedPhysical TherapyGLP-1 Muscle Loss: Why Maintaining Muscle and Strength Matters
September 1, 2026

GLP-1 Muscle Loss: Why Maintaining Muscle and Strength Matters

GLP-1 medications such as Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound have received a great deal of attention for helping people lose significant amounts of weight. In my physical therapy practice, I have seen firsthand what that can mean for people who have struggled with their weight while also dealing with type…
Kathleen McDonough guiding a client through a Pilates strengthening exerciseFeaturedPhysical TherapyPilates Strength Training: Building Strength for Everyday Movement
August 1, 2026

Pilates Strength Training: Building Strength for Everyday Movement

When you hear the words “strength training,” you might picture lifting weights at a gym. But strength is also what helps you get out of a chair, climb stairs, carry groceries, maintain your balance, reach overhead, and participate in the activities you enjoy. Pilates offers a different approach to building…

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