Breving Physical Therapy

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

I’m so grateful for every patient who walks through my door. Grateful for your trust, your courage, your curiosity, and your willingness to care for your body in new ways.

Wishing you a day filled with good food, good company, and a pelvic floor that behaves itself. 😉

Gratitude is good for your nervous system, after all.

11/27/2025

Gratitude is an Attitude - https://mailchi.mp/797b4cf82455/free-downtown-holiday-parking-schedule-end-of-2023-appointments-17326113
This month's newsletter includes how an attitude of gratitude can improve our health plus important end of year updates. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with you and have a career where I help others. I appreciate your trust and including me in your health journey. Click the link to read more!

11/14/2025

Your body shouldn’t feel like a problem to solve; it should feel like a place you can live in with confidence and ease.

Whether you’re rebuilding postpartum, managing pelvic floor challenges, or recovering from pain or injury, you deserve care that’s compassionate, personalized, and grounded in expertise.

In my practice, you’ll receive one-on-one physical therapy in a calm, private space where you’re truly seen and supported. Together, we’ll work to restore movement, strength, and confidence, so you can get back to the activities that matter most to you.

📍 Located in Evanston
📲 Schedule your first visit here: https://tinyurl.com/28njdz3e

11/12/2025

Did you know poor posture can affect more than your back?
Neck pain, headaches, and even breathing can be affected by how we sit and stand every day, often becoming noticeable mid-week.

This Wednesday, take a moment to swipe through these five quick tips that will help you fight the hump! 🐪

10/23/2025

👀 Did you know that even “just a little” leaking with coughing, sneezing, or exercise isn’t something you have to live with?

While incontinence after pregnancy is very common, it’s not “normal.” The good news is, physical therapy offers non-invasive treatments that really help.

If you’ve been telling yourself “it’s just a little,” know that it can often get worse with additional pregnancies or during menopause. Addressing it now means you can stay active and confident for years to come.

You don’t have to live with wet pants. Reach out anytime, I’d love to help.

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10/21/2025

Are pain, leaking, or movement issues keeping you from living fully?

Hi, I’m Dr. Kathy Breving, PT, DPT. For over 18 years, I’ve specialized in pelvic floor therapy, pregnancy & postpartum recovery, and orthopedic rehab here in Evanston.

When you come in, you’ll always get:
✨ One-on-one, personalized treatment
✨ A holistic approach that looks at the whole body
✨ A private, calm, spa-like setting

Whether you’re a new mom, training for a marathon, or simply tired of being held back by pain, physical therapy can make a real difference.

📍 Located in downtown Evanston
📞 Call or message me to book your first appointment — let’s get you back to the things you love.

Kathy Breving provides one-on-one Physical Therapy specializing in Pelvic Floor, Pregnancy, Postnatal, and Orthopedics in Evanston and Chicago Northshore. Treats urinary incontinence, bladder urgency, constipation, IBS, encopresis, back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain, SI joint, fibromyalgia, EDS, prola...

10/20/2025

Running shouldn’t come with:

❌ Leaking when you cough, sneeze, or push the pace
❌ Hip, back, or pelvic pain
❌ A sense that your core just isn’t supporting you

These are often signs of deep core or pelvic floor weakness, poor mechanics, or imbalances.

But here’s the good news: with the right screening and treatment, you _can_ run strong again, even after pregnancy or years away.

New guidelines suggest waiting 3–6 months after childbirth before returning to running, and only after being screened for leg, core, and pelvic floor strength by a physical therapist.

You don’t have to push through pain or leakage. Let’s get you back to running with confidence. 💪

Follow the link in my bio to book your session.

PT

10/16/2025

I’m so grateful for these kind words from A.U. in Chicago:

Hearing stories like this means so much to me. 💙 My goal with every patient is to provide compassionate, personalized care that helps you move better, feel better, and get back to the things you love.

Thank you, A.U., for trusting me with your care!

10/15/2025

Hot Flashes, Hormones & Healing... Let’s Talk About It 🌸
I will be co-hosting Girl Talk, Mindset & Menopause on Thursday 10/30/25 from 5:30 -7:30. Learn how to strengthen your pelvic floor, nutrition tips, alternative medicine, and self-worth. I hope you can make it! Click the Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girl-talk-mindset-and-menopause-tickets-1772606005279?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/13/2025

Congratulations to all the Chicago Marathon finishers! What an amazing accomplishment. 👏

After the race, recovery is just as important as the training miles you put in. Strength training, yoga, and even a little foam rolling can go a long way in supporting your body and preventing injury down the road.

Cheers to all of you who put in the miles, and to the healthy routines that keep you running for years to come.

10/10/2025

Good luck to all the runners heading into the Chicago Marathon this Sunday! 👏

Running is an incredible test of endurance, but here’s something important to keep in mind: pain and leakage aren’t “normal” and shouldn’t be ignored. They’re often signs of deeper issues with your core, hips, or mechanics, and physical therapy can make a big difference.

If you’ve been holding back from running or other activities since having a baby, know that help is available. Reach out anytime, and let’s talk about how to get you back to moving with confidence. https://tinyurl.com/28njdz3e

08/18/2025

I passed a new certification today! I am now a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES)! This will complement my physical therapy doctorate and other pelvic health certifications. If you know someone who is pregnant or post partum with pain or who just wants to prevent issues down the road, I would love an introduction! BrevingPhysicalTherapy.com