Wellness in Motion Boston

💥Welcome Dr. Kat Bertaut, PT, DPT, OCS💥

We are thrilled to welcome Kat to our Cambridge and Back Bay teams.

Learn more about Kat below. To schedule an appointment, call 781 345 4063

Dr. Kat Bertaut PT, DPT, OCS is a Boston area orthopedic and sports physical therapist with a
strong interest in treating athletes and active adults. Kat has worked with multiple runners,
skiers, snowboarders, hockey players, and baseball players to not only recover from injuries,
but also improve overall performance.

Kat completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine in Austin, TX
and afterwards moved to Vail, CO to complete her orthopedic residency with Howard Head
Sports Medicine. Following residency, she stayed in Colorado and was able to enhance her
practice working with post-operative patients and return to sport protocols. She was also able to
participate in research projects, including writing a book chapter on Achilles tendon repairs.

Since moving to Boston, Kat has been able to work in busy outpatient settings with a diverse
caseload and most recently got certified in Emergency Response for Athletes.

She enjoys staying outside and being active on the weekends and wants to help her patients do
the same. Outside of the clinic, you can find Kat hiking or backpacking with her dog Gumbo,
playing tennis, skiing, or checking out the local Boston music scen

💥MYTH BUSTING: A Weak Pelvic Floor Is Always the Problem💥

When people hear “pelvic floor dysfunction,” one of the first things they often think is:

“I probably just need to strengthen my pelvic floor.”

But that isn’t always the case.

The pelvic floor muscles can be weak, but they can also be overactive, tense, poorly coordinated, or have difficulty relaxing when they need to.

In fact, constantly tightening or doing more Kegels may make certain symptoms worse if the muscles are already holding too much tension.

Signs that pelvic floor tension or poor relaxation may be contributing include:

Pelvic symptoms

🔺Pelvic, vaginal, re**al, or perineal pain
🔺Pain with in*******se or pe*******on
🔺Tailbone or lower abdominal discomfort
🔺Bladder symptoms
🔺Urinary urgency or frequency
🔺Difficulty starting or fully emptying the bladder
🔺Feeling like you have to urinate again shortly after going

Bowel symptoms

🔺Constipation or straining
🔺Difficulty relaxing during a bowel movement
🔺A feeling of incomplete emptying

The reality: A healthy pelvic floor isn’t just strong.
It needs to be able to contract, relax, coordinate, and respond appropriately to what your body is doing.
That’s why pelvic floor treatment isn’t simply “do more Kegels.”

Sometimes strengthening is appropriate.

Sometimes learning to relax is the priority.

And sometimes the goal is improving coordination between the pelvic floor, breathing, core, and movement.

The takeaway: More tension doesn’t always mean more strength — and more strengthening isn’t always the answer.

Honored to have former Red Sox pitcher, Liam Hendriks, Liam Hendriks in the office yesterday seeing Dr. Hunter Gray!

So thankful to be part of your wellness team, Liam!

💥Pelvic Floor Health: It’s for Everyone💥

When you hear “pelvic floor,” you might think about pregnancy or postpartum recovery — but the pelvic floor plays an important role for everyone.

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that helps support the pelvic organs, control bladder and bowel function, contribute to sexual health, and work together with your core and hips during movement.

People of all genders may benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy if they experience:

Bladder symptoms

Leaking with exercise, coughing, sneezing, or lifting
Frequent urgency or needing to urinate often
Difficulty fully emptying the bladder

Bowel symptoms

Constipation or straining
Difficulty coordinating bowel movements
A feeling of incomplete emptying

Pelvic symptoms

Pelvic pain or pressure
Pain with in*******se or sexual activity
Tailbone, perineal, or lower abdominal discomfort

Movement & recovery concerns

Difficulty returning to exercise after pregnancy, injury, or surgery
Core weakness or changes in pressure management during activity

Pelvic floor concerns are common in women and men — and they can happen at many different stages of life.

Understanding how your pelvic floor functions is an important part of overall health, strength, and movement.

Where are you going to be this weekend?!

We are excited to be a part of these two great events!

🔺Saturday, WELLESLEY SQUARE July Jubilation
🔺Sunday, Yoga Sculpt at Park City Southie

Make sure to come say Hi and get a complimentary injury screen and treatment from our talented team!

We are very excited to announce a new treatment option and member of the Team in Jeffrey Lingenfelter!

Jeffrey will be offering Orthopedic & Regenerative Injections at our Lynnfield office. Learn more below!

Jeff is a board certified physician assistant specializing in orthopedics and regenerative medicine. He has been working as an orthopedic physician assistant for over ten years assisting in the operating room, seeing patients in the office, running PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)/orthobiologic clinics, and running injection clinics independently. Jeff has mastered the use of fluoroscopy (x-ray) and ultrasound to help guide his injections to increase the accuracy. He has developed a passion for making patients feel better, live more active lifestyles and return to the things they love to do. Commonly treated conditions include osteoarthritis, tendinitis, tendon tears, bursitis, muscle and ligament injuries as well as many other musculoskeletal problems.

🔺Injections Offered

▪️PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

PRP has been used for over 20 years and has been shown by many studies to be the most effective treatment for certain joint and musculoskeletal problems. It uses your own tissues and biologic materials to help heal and recover.

▪️BMAC/Stem Cell

BMAC is an advanced regenerative medicine procedure designed to support the body’s natural healing process. This minimally invasive treatment begins by carefully harvesting bone marrow from the pelvis through a small opening.

▪️Hyaluronic Acid (HA)/Gel Injections

Hyaluronic acid (HA) injections are lubricating injections most commonly used to treat knee arthritis, but they can also be used for arthritis of the hip and shoulder. HA acts as a lubricant and shock absorber within the joint, helping to reduce friction between worn cartilage surfaces. It can also slightly improve joint cushioning, which may help decrease pain and inflammation. Most patients experience symptom relief for up to 6 months, and the injections can be safely repeated as needed if they continue to provide benefit.

▪️Cortisone the body’s natural anti-inflammatory

To schedule an appointment check out link in bio.

✨ New Postpartum Support Offering at WIMB Concord ✨

Breastfeeding care is evolving.

Updated clinical guidance recognizes that many “clogged ducts” are often related to inflammation and narrowing of milk ducts, rather than a true blockage that needs aggressive massage or forceful emptying.
That’s why we’re excited to now offer therapeutic ultrasound as part of a gentle, evidence-informed approach to clogged milk duct management.
This treatment may help:

🤍 Reduce localized inflammation
🤍 Support milk flow
🤍 Decrease discomfort
🤍 Complement updated conservative lactation care strategies

As pelvic floor physical therapists, we support the full postpartum journey, including challenges that can affect feeding, comfort, and recovery.

You may benefit if you’re experiencing:
• Localized breast tenderness or fullness
• Recurrent plugged duct symptoms
• Pain with feeding
• Difficulty with milk flow

Our approach prioritizes comfort, inflammation reduction, and supportive care which is aligned with current lactation recommendations.
This offering will only be available at our Concord location with Dr. Katherine Romero. It involves a 60 minute evaluation and 45 minute follow ups

PostpartumPhysicalTherapy

Join our Team!!

We are currently searching for Doctor of Physical Therapy to join our Wellesley team!

Why choose WIMB PT?
🔺1-1 Appointments with just the Doctor and the patient. No juggling multiple patients or use of PT aides.
🔺45 Minute Follow-Up Appointments. No more rushing to do as much as you can in 30 mins.
🔺We accept the Major Health Insurances! Treat everyone!!

Know someone who would be a great fit for the WIMB Team? Refer them for the position and earn a $150 WIMB Gift Card if she/he gets the job!!

Interested candidates can email her/his resume to [email protected]

Happy Pride Month from your WIMB Family where Everyone is Welcomed and Accepted!