Author: Woman's Hospital

Blood Clots and Pregnancy

Blood Clots and Pregnancy

Woman's Hospital

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in the deep veins, usually in the legs. DVTs can form when blood flow is slower than normal, when blood vessels are damaged or after childbirth, when the blood clots more easily than normal. A DVT can be life-threatening if it travels to the lungs. This […]

Physical Therapy: Supporting Patients, Honing Skills

Physical Therapy: Supporting Patients, Honing Skills

Woman's Hospital

Ever wonder what it’s like to work as a physical therapist in a hospital. Well, at Woman’s Hospital it’s a little different because of our patients and the specialized PT we offer. We asked Angela Page, PT, CLT, Woman’s Hospital Adult Therapy Supervisor, what stands out about Woman’s as a choice for physical therapists… “This […]