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Dr. MaryKate King, PT, DPT

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Physical Therapist at @rebel.pt 💚
Pelvic Floor, Orthopedic, and Pediatric Physical Therapy
Owner of Sunshine PT LLC 🌻

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Hello friends! I’m happy to announce that I am officially certified in Pediatric Bowel and Bladder (aka Pelvic Floor Therapy for our tiny friends) 🤩🫶🏻

I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted, I needed a social media break while I worked on this exciting new addition to Sunshine PT ☀️

Don’t worry, I will still be seeing and posting tips for my ladies 🥰 However, pediatrics is one of my loves and I’m so excited to be able to combine that into my pelvic health practice. So you are going to see more about both ladies and kiddos! 🎉

Question about what pelvic floor therapy for kiddos entails? Comment below 👇 and let me know!

#pediatricphysicaltherapy #pediatricpt #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorpt #pediatrics #women #smallbusiness #incontinence #constipation #bowelandbladder by @dr.mk_king

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2 years ago

Hi friends! My name is MaryKate King and I am a physical therapist. I like to consider myself a Pediatric PT by day, and a Pelvic PT by night.

A little bit about me! I obtained my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Campbell University after receiving my BA in Psychology and Spanish from UNC Chapel Hill. I currently work part time in a clinic as a pediatric PT helping kiddos achieve their gross motor milestones. I recently started Sunshine Physical Therapy LLC to treat women with pelvic floor dysfunction and assist them in achieving their best self! I obtained my level 1 pelvic floor certification from the well renowned Herman and Wallace Institute.

A few more fun facts about me! I recently married my best friend, Garrick. We rescued our sweet fur-baby, Lucy, a few months ago. I love all things Jesus, wholistic health and fitness, coffee, and T Swift!

I would love to get to know you better and talk about how Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy may be right for you. My personal mission is to help you feel your healthiest and be able to move more freely. DM me with any questions you may have! I can't wait to help you feel empowered. 🌼 by @dr.mk_king

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For funsies of course🙃

But always our goal to go above and beyond to provide our patients with the best care experience possible. 🥰

#pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #fuquaymoms #officehumor #pelvichealth taken in Rebel PT by @dr.mk_king

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Everyone, please give a warm welcome to our new team member Dr. MaryKate!!

We knew that we would need some extra support during Christy’s maternity leave and MaryKate was beyond ready to step right in and join the Rebel PT team ☺️

MaryKate is an NC coastal native and currently resides in Angier where she lives with her family. She can never say no to a good latte so we know she will fit right in 🙃☕️

She specializes in women’s pelvic health and also has a strong background in pediatrics/peds pelvic health. She brings a lot of new ideas to the Rebel team and we are so excited to grow along with her in the new year.

Outside of PT, she loves spending time with her family and is a new mom herself. She is also a fellow dog lover and fitness enthusiast.

Please give MaryKate a follow and warm welcome in the comments!! More to come as she gets started with us in the new year 🎉❤️

@dr.mk_king

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pediatrictherapy by @dr.mk_king

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Bowel and bladder abnormalities for you or your little one? Want to help but don’t know where to start? I would of course suggest an eval by a pelvic floor therapist… but in the meantime, core strength is one of the first things I would look at. 👀

Our core and pelvic floor are connected and correlated in their functions. Core weakness is super common amongst children and adults alike, especially in those with incontinence or other pelvic floor concerns. 🤷‍♀️

Core strength is also correlated with retained primitive reflexes in littles! Retained reflexes and poor body awareness seem to be a common co-occurrence, which can impact the ability to sense urinary or fecal urge.

In this video, I show one of my favorite exercises for kids and adults alike to address core strength (and reflex integration, coordination, and balance)! 🤩 Definitely focus on taking a nice deep breath in through your nose when leaning back and blowing out air through rounded lips when sitting up.

Bowel or bladder concerns for you or your little? Questions? Comment below 👇 or DM be and let’s be empowered together ☀️

*This is not medical advice. You should be evaluated by a qualified professional.*

#sunshinept #physicaltherapy #pediatricphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #womenshealth #pelvicfloor #corestrength #incontinence by @dr.mk_king

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2 years ago

Ever just trying to plank it out with a needy dog? 😅🫠

But really, what’s your motivation for moving your body each day? Here are my top 5 reasons:

1. I want to honor the body God lent me by taking care of it through exercise and nutrition.
2. I want to be the healthiest version of myself for my family and help my body prepare for having children one day.
3. My mental health is so much better when I move my body with intention a little each day.
4. I genuinely enjoy exercising! I love changing things up and trying new exercises, but my main love is strength training.
5. I’m a PT… would you trust a Physical Therapist who didn’t practice what they preach? 👀

Comment your motivation below! 🫶🏻

Want to learn how physical therapy may benefit you? Interested in hearing more about pelvic floor therapy? DM me and let’s be empowered together 🌸

#pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #physicaltherapy #core #dog #exercise #empowered #womeninphysicaltherapy #smallbusiness #motivation by @dr.mk_king

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Welcome to Sunshine PT LLC ☀️ I am Dr MK and would love to have you join my little following. 👀

Here, you’ll learn about tips for pelvic floor health, strengthening and functional mobility, and overall wellness 🫶🏻

I have a special interest in working with women to help them reach their full potential 🌸 I also love working with kiddos!

What questions do you have about pelvic floor physical therapy? Or maybe how a physical therapist could benefit you in general? Comment below or DM me! ✨

Pssst: Limited slots are available for a free phone consultation. 👀 Message me today to secure your spot!

#pelvicfloor #pelvicoorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorexercises #pelvicpt #mobility #lifting #physicaltherapy #womeninpt #smallbusiness #functionalmovement #mobility #incontinence #women #pediatrics by @dr.mk_king

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I’m the world’s worst at wanting to jump straight into a lift without warming up or doing any type of mobility work 🤪 Taking the time to get both your body AND mind prepared for a heavy lifting session is key.

At some point during my warmup, doing a deep yogi squat is a must for me. I like to focus on some deep diaphragmatic breathing (scroll back through my posts to see a description of this!) while in this position and really feel my pelvic floor relax and my hips open.

Trying to decrease tension as much as possible through active mobility and relaxation techniques (not static stretching) before adding a load helps all of our muscles, especially those of our pelvic floor, be able to function at a more optimal level. 👏🏻

What’s one of your favorite pre-lift moves?! Comment below! 👇

Questions? Want to learn more?! DM me to schedule your free consult today and let’s be empowered together. 🌼

#pelvicfloor #pelvicoorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorexercises #pelvicpt #mobility #lifting #physicaltherapy #womeninpt #smallbusiness #squat by @dr.mk_king

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You can bet that single leg balance and pelvic floor muscle function go hand in hand 🤝

Everything is connected! If you have weakness in one area, the rest of your body will typically find a way to compensate. If we are compensating consistently and not demonstrating good body awareness, that can certainly contribute to dysfunction elsewhere, especially your pelvic floor. On the other hand, you could have some sort of pelvic floor dysfunction that isn’t allowing you to fire muscles appropriately leading to alternative movement patterns. That’s where your local Pelvic PT can help 🫶🏻

For me, I have a history of knee pain that has lead to some compensations that haven’t put my pelvis at the optimal position for prime muscle function. Here, I’m trying to strengthen my hip muscles while focusing on controlling my movements! 🦵🏻

What’s your favorite single leg exercise?! Questions?? Comment below or DM me to set up a free consultation to see how an individualized program could benefit you. Let’s be empowered together. 🌼

#pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorexercises #pelvicphysicaltherapy #balance #physicaltherapy #womeninpt #smallbusiness #empower by @dr.mk_king

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2023, you were quite the ride. 🤪 This year, I found my place as a pediatric physical therapist and started Sunshine Physical Therapy LLC, where I’ve been establishing myself as a cash based pelvic floor physical therapist. I love that I chose to pursue a field where I can be versatile and treat both of the populations I love. 🫶🏻

I’ve learned so much this year and grown immensely as not only a physical therapist, but also a wife, daughter, friend, and child of God. 🩷

In 2024, I have big goals for my small side business. I want to obtain my specific pregnancy and postpartum certifications (my passion already) and learn more about pediatric pelvic health. I want to grow my business through making more professional and personal connections. My ultimate goal is helping as many women as possible to achieve their best self! 🙌🏻

Thank you for supporting me on this journey. I can’t wait to see what next year holds! If you’re interested in starting out your new year by taking care of YOU and want to know how Pelvic PT may play a part in that, DM me or comment below. 🌸

In 2024, may we be empowered together. 🤩

#pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorpt #pediatricphysicaltherapy #smallbusiness #cashbasedpt #womeninphysicaltherapy #2024 by @dr.mk_king

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Did you know that your foot posture 🦶 can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction?! 🤯 Crazy!! I bet when you hear "pelvic floor physical therapy", looking at the feet is not the first thing that usually comes to mind... but it could be the obvious missing link!

Swipe right to learn more about the connection and see some beneficial exercises to try! 🥳

If you have a collapsed arch or a "flat foot" on only one side, this can cause your pelvis to tilt to that side... if you have it on both sides, your pelvis could tilt forwards. If you are wearing shoes with higher heels , your pelvis will tilt forward. The list could go on... but these are 2 of the more common examples. I'm not even going to get into all the joint mechanics, length-tension relationships, etc. 🤪

Find you some supportive shoes with a wide toe box, the heel ~1 inch above the toes, and good arch support (running shoes tend to be a great start, even if you don't run)! 👟 Additionally, check in with your posture occasionally. How do my feet look? Am I "knock-kneed"? Is my back arching and core not engaged? Are my shoulders rounded? Is my head far forward?🚶‍♀️

^^^Let's start there, try a few of the exercises, and book a consult with a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist to see if your feet are a missing part of the puzzle in taking control of your symptoms today! 💪🌼

#pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorpt #footposture #flatfeet #collapsedarch #pelvicdysfunction #pelvichealth #womenshealth #posture #empowered #womeninpt #cashbasedphysicaltherapy #smallbusiness by @dr.mk_king

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Getting close to the end of your pregnancy and wondering how you can reduce the risk of tearing and episiotomies AND have a quicker recovery? 🧐 Let's talk perineal massage! 🥳

The perineum is the small area between your vaginal opening and anus that has to do significant stretching during childbirth. 🫣

There are multiple ways this massage can be done. I prefer to teach my patient's to use a pelvic wand (Intimate Rose is my go to); however, you can also perform it on yourself and/or have your partner help you.🤰 Swipe right to see a brief overview of the how! 🌸

Why perineal massage? 👀 It's been proven time and time again that women who perform this technique from ~35 weeks gestation onward have less pain, decreased tearing and episiotomies, and a quicker delivery overall! 🤩

Just make sure you have some unscented water-based lubricant, clean hands and/or a clean silicone-based wand, pillows to make you comfortable, and a mirror to see what you are doing. 👏

Questions? Comment below 👇 or DM me to set up a free phone consult today to talk about how Pelvic PT can benefit you! 🌷
*Please do not perform this technique until after 34 weeks* This is just general information, you should always consult your provider first.

Let's #beempowered together. 💪

#pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorpt #pelvicpt #pregnancytips #childbirthprep #perinealmassage #womeninpt #cashbasedpt #smallbusiness by @dr.mk_king

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