Margaret Bryden, PT
Women's Health Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapist, Travel Enthusiast, Weekend Warrior (aka: lots of bruises), Foodie, Lover of Life!
I graduated in 1991 with a degree in Biology and Psychology from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In 1996, I graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I have worked in many areas of physical therapy including inpatient, outpatient and home health.
After moving to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2003, I began to focus my practice on the treatment of women. I am currently the Director of Indiana Physical Therapy Woman, a clinic designed exclusively for women clients. This clinic specializes in treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, pelvic pain, dyspareunia, obstetrical low back and pelvic pain, osteoporosis, lymphedema, and orthopedic problems for women who would prefer to be treated by women.
I am a Board Certified Women's Clinical Specialist through the APTA. I am also a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Orthopedic Manual Specialist, Certificate in Pelvic Physical Therapy.
My hobbies include cooking, mountain biking, kayaking, traveling, and living life to the fullest with the ones I love.
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I graduated in 1991 with a degree in Biology and Psychology from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. In 1996, I graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I have worked in many areas of physical therapy including inpatient, outpatient and home health.
After moving to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2003, I began to focus my practice on the treatment of women. I am currently the Director of Indiana Physical Therapy Woman, a clinic designed exclusively for women clients. This clinic specializes in treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, pelvic pain, dyspareunia, obstetrical low back and pelvic pain, osteoporosis, lymphedema, and orthopedic problems for women who would prefer to be treated by women.
I am a Board Certified Women's Clinical Specialist through the APTA. I am also a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Orthopedic Manual Specialist, Certificate in Pelvic Physical Therapy.
My hobbies include cooking, mountain biking, kayaking, traveling, and living life to the fullest with the ones I love.
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Inexpensive Ways to Lose Weight in the Comfort of Your Own HomeThis article outlines 3 ways to lose weight for less than $150.00, without leaving your home. Lose up to 10 pounds in 60 days with these 3 simple tips! -
One Body Part a Day: A Four Week Full Body Workout for BeginnersThis article outlines a resistance workout routine that incorporates one body part a day, to introduce a beginner to strength training with less injury. It progresses the exercises each week of the program. -
Weight Loss Tips for 2011This article outlines simple tips to help Americans lose weight as they set their New Year's resolutions in 2011. These tips helped me lose 30 lbs in less than a year, and have kept it off since. -
Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe: Turkey and Bacon RavioliHere is a recipe with a different feel from the traditional turkey leftover recipes. Enjoy an Italian inspired meal with your Thanksgiving turkey. -
Homemade Soups in Less Than Half an HourThinking of opening a can of sodium (aka soup) to warm you up on a cold winter day? Think again. You can make many homemade soups in less than half an hour! -
2011 New Year's Diet ResolutionsThis article outlines three new things I plan to try to lose an additional 10 pounds in 2011 following a 30 pound loss in 2010. Research based, these tips seem to be easy for anyone to add to their New Year's Resolutions. -
God, Not Politics, at Center of Glenn Beck RallyPolitically, Glenn Beck's rally on Saturday, Aug. 28, was uneventful. But perhaps the reflecting-pool analogy challenges us to look inside ourselves for our own values.Also published on:
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Great Cheap Dates (#4) Under $40 in Fort Wayne, IndianaIn this fourth cheap date of the cheap date series, I describe a date including dinner at an urban wine bar in Southwest Fort Wayne, followed by stargazing at the Fox Island Observatory. Romantic!!! -
Tips for Flattening Your Belly After Having a BabyHaving difficulty getting rid of that post-pregnancy bulge? Have you been doing crunches without results? This article helps you to exercise correctly after diastisis recti and helps you to reduce that belly bulge once and for all!
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10 Exercises to Increase Bone Density in Women with OsteoporosisWomen with osteoporosis are at risk to lose bone density in three key areas: hips, spine and wrists. These ten exercises target these areas to maximize bone building.
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How to Save Money in Tough Economic TimesWe saved $17,000 in 6 months by following simple tips of saving and living within our means. Read this article to find out how you can begin saving in these tough economic times.
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Great Cheap Dates (#3) Under $40 in Fort Wayne, IndianaThis is the third article in the Cheap Date series focusing on cheap dates for under $40 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This date takes you outdoors for a great diner breakfast followed by a canoe ride on Fort Wayne rivers. -
Great Cheap Dates Under $40 in Fort Wayne, Indiana: #2In this series of articles, I find great cheap dates under $40 in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area. This date takes you to the Fort Wayne Museum of Art and Club Soda for dinner.
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Purple InspirationA haiku poem about inspiration
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Treating Vaginal Atrophy in Younger WomenVaginal atrophy is not exclusive to menopausal women. Younger women can suffer from this condition when they have declined levels of estrogen. Find out simple tips to help decrease pain during intercourse due to vaginal atrophy.
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Great Cheap Dates Under $40 in Fort Wayne, IndianaEnjoy a cheap date for under $40 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The first in a series of dates features a night at Parkview Field, and pizza at a local pizza parlor. -
Morning Tips for Low Back PainIf you have been diagnosed with a bulging disc, and are having radicular symptoms and low back pain, you can change your morning routine slightly to minimize worsening of these symptoms, and decrease your pain over the rest of you day. -
Ovarian Cancer ReturnsOvarian cancer recurrence affects the cancer fighter as well as their family. Read about a cancer survivor have to return to the fight, and follow her blog through the link attached.
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What is a Women's Health Physical Therapist?As a women's health physical therapist, this is one of the most common questions that I receive. Most women do not know what to expect when they are referred to a physical therapist for a gynecological problem.
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Massage Your Belly to Treat ConstipationHelp treat constipation with a simple, but effective abdominal massage. This is an important tip with no side effects, and would be a great addition to care plans for the elderly in nursing homes and in home health.
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Post-partum Health TipsNew moms have enough to worry about without dealing with urinary incontinence, painful episiotomy scars, painful c-section scars, and painful intercourse. This article gives tips on how to prevent and treat these unwanted post-partum problems.
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A Personal Opinion of the Canadian Healthcare SystemWorking in physical therapy in Canada from 1991 to 2002, this is an personal opinion on the quality of the Canadian healthcare system from the perspective of the healthcare provider, with a comparison to the US system.
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5 Tips To Treat Urinary IncontinenceDon't leak when you laugh, cough or sneeze! Find out five things you can do today to help overcome urinary incontinence without surgery or drugs.