Podcasts about pelvic pt

Hey Momma, Are you pregnant or planning to get pregnant and you're curious about this whole pelvic floor thing? Or just wanting to make sure you are doing all the right things so you and baby can stay healthy, but maybe you're worried about exercise and if you will do the right or wrong things? Wondering what the best types of exercises are or maybe you are getting ready for delivery and wondering when you should see a Pelvic PT like me? These are all questions many women have and it can be very frustrating when you start looking online for what Dr Google thinks. Inside this episode I dive into what I do as a Pelvic Floor PT for pregnant women and how I can help them feel strong and confident as they navigate exercise and movement throughout pregnancy.  I help take the guess work out of your prenatal fitness routines and make sure you know what your body needs and how to prepare for birth and optimize your recovery.  Get an idea on when it is the best time to see a Pelvic PT during pregnancy and make sure that you are getting the support you need and are training appropriately… pregnancy is the ultimate marathon after all.  These are strategies that I talk about inside my online virtual program, Restore, which is hosted on my FREE App Pelvic Floor, Core & MORE!  RESTORE is my first 12 wk online signature program hosted inside my new platform that will be an APP soon Pelvic Floor, Core & More! Inside that program I walk you through the basics of healing, restoring your breathing, posture, core function and overall strength and return to impact and intensity.  All with the guidance of me, a Pelvic Floor PT, in your pocket making sure that you are getting individualized support and feedback through the program during our weekly group coaching calls! This option is great for those that can't afford a one-on-one session for $200-$240, those that don't have access to a pelvic floor PT in person or those that want to have a structured organized program with support as they are phasing out of acute therapy treatments and working more independently.    

Hey Lady! Have you ever wondered what the status of your pelvic floor is? If you know how to kegel correctly? Or maybe if you have tightness and kegels could make things worse? Or if you have prolapse that you should be keeping an eye on? These are all things that I am checking for as a pelvic floor PT during the internal assessment, among many other things! However, I find that these are things most women have never been told because their pap smears or other pelvic assessments done by a Gynecologist are not looking or assessing the function of your pelvic floor. While they may inform you of prolapse or atrophy in your muscles, they are mostly looking for infection, healing, abnormal tissue and bigger red flags.  This is why many women come to me and are so amazed by what they learn from the internal vaginal assessment and many times we are finding and explaining the cause of their pain or symptoms for the first time.    This is why I believe every woman should get an internal vaginal assessment so they can better understand the basic status of their pelvic floor and so they can compare throughout their life.  It isn't always easy to get into a pelvic floor PT and so I also think it can be very valuable to know how to perform your own self- assessment periodically, especially if you notice symptoms showing up or getting worse.  While doing an internal assessment on yourself isn't as thorough as getting one by a Pelvic Floor PT, it is so much better than nothing! Just reconnecting and becoming aware of the sensitivity, tightness or level of strength that you can feel at the vaginal opening and perineum can be a game changer! That is why I also help my Restore members perform and interpret their own self-vaginal assessments!   RESTORE is my first 8 wk online signature program hosted inside my new platform that will be an APP soon Pelvic Floor, Core & More! Inside that program I walk you through the basics of healing, restoring your breathing, posture, core function and overall strength and return to impact and intensity.  All with the guidance of me, a Pelvic Floor PT, in your pocket making sure that you are getting individualized support and feedback through the program during our weekly group coaching calls! This option is great for those that can't afford a one-on-one session for $200-$240, those that don't have access to a pelvic floor PT in person or those that want to have a structured organized program with support as they are phasing out of acute therapy treatments and working more independently.    

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In today's episode, Sam has Dr. Brittney Ellers on to talk about the holistic side of pelvic health, how it's not just about muscles, but also about energy, emotions, and even how society has shaped our relationship with our bodies. Dr. Brittney gets into the nitty-gritty of when to see a pelvic PT, why inner child work matters for healing, and how support and vulnerability are key in the process. We dive into all the things, from prenatal care, postpartum recovery to the importance of listening to your body. Spoiler alert: It's never too late to start healing. Grab your matcha, get cozy, and settle in—Brittney is a total wealth of knowledge and you won't want to miss a word! Topics include: How energetics play a part in pelvic floor health Weakness and tightness could be pointing to a weak pelvic floor  Cultural conditioning and how it plays a role in how we connect to our bodies Addressing both the emotional and physical to really heal  The importance of Inner child work Why support and vulnerability are major keys in the healing process Let's connect on IG: @samanthajoharvey @fullout_podcast   Grab Sam's free POWER PORTAL GUIDEBOOK with 7 days of actionable steps to come home to you and unlock your next level.   Meet CLUB FULL OUT: The Membership your one stop shop for all things FULL OUT. Your membership includes:

Hey Girl, Have you joined the FREE Pelvic RESET 5 Day Challenge over inside the FaceBook group yet? If you are ready for a RESET and to get back on track with your goals or if your pelvic symptoms flared up over the Holidays, then this challenge is for you! Also Stay tuned for my Pelvic Floor, Core & More APP, which will host my NEW RESTORE 8 week program, guiding you through the very foundational basics of pelvic health and healing, all the way to return to sport and higher level exercise! Of course New Years brings up tons of “new programs”, especially on social media and its hard to know what is high quality and what is just crap. You can't trust that every program is designed with the knowledge and expertise of a specialist and many personal trainers claim their "women's health experts” simply because they had a child before.   That's why inside this week's episode I am helping you understand what to look for when you are deciding to try a new workout or fitness program or see a Pelvic PT, because even all PT's are not all the same and lack the approach that your body needs! This can be very scary because you want to trust the person or program you are investing in, but if you haven't done your research, you might be frustrated at the end wondering why you didn't get the results you were hoping for.  Inside my Challenge and my New programs, I not only will provide you will 8 weeks worth of lessons and exercise progression, but also a private community and group coaching calls so that you can have individualized guidance and accountability so that you WON'T FAIL! The Pelvic Floor RESET CHALLENGE started yesterday 1/13/25 but it's not too late to join and all replays and homework will be available on the facebook group page linked below!! I will be showing up on my private and free facebook group to chat about how and what we need to do to plan and prepare to be a BEST SELVES AND CRUSH THIS YEAR!  Day 1 I talked about mindset and goal setting Day 2 will be all about the major foundations of our Health (sleep, hydration, diet, stress) Day 3 will all about pelvic floor with a Pelvic Floor 101 chat Day 4 I will discuss kegels and if you need them or not and how to do them Day 5 will be more about functional strengthening beyond kegels and how to connect and restore your core (beyond the pelvic floor) and a sneak peak inside my Pelvic Floor, Core & More APP!  There is no better time to decide to invest some time into yourself and get your body AND mind ready for the challenge ahead! Because let's be real… It is going to be a challenge but it will be worth it and I will be in your corner making sure you have everything you need to succeed! If you want IN on the 5 Day Pelvic RESET Challenge then go over to my facebook page listed below, join and comment on my challenge post and stay tuned each day of the challenge as the most active participants will receive a prize! I will be giving away a pelvic wand, water bottle, a FREE session with me ($240 value) AND a seat inside my NEW APP (>$900 value)!!  As always, if you are experiencing any pelvic floor/women's health issue like urinary incontinence/leaking, pelvic pain, pain with sex, urgency, heaviness/prolapse or any other back/hip/joint pain let's get you booked for a virtual coaching session or in person physical therapy session for a more individualized plan and one-on-one instructions so you can feel confident in your body and start healing today!!    Make Sure to reach out to> PTDes@balancedmomtality.com  AND/OR Join my FREE Facebook community for ACCOUNTABILITY and a safe and supportive place to share and support each other!> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1696216757461633/    Join my VIP Insider group and receive my Newsletter full of great tips and tricks and upcoming resources! > https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/   Follow and get tips/tricks on:  Facebook> @thebalancedmomtality Instagram> @the_balanced_momtality   Learn > www.balancedmomtality.com

Hey Love, Have you been wondering when the best time to see a Pelvic Floor PT is? Maybe you are pregnant, about to give birth, or postpartum and know that pelvic floor PT can be helpful, but you aren't sure when the right time to make that appointment is. Or maybe you have been dealing with pelvic pain, frequent UTI's, or frustrating pelvic symptoms that you aren't getting answers for from your gynecologist.  Or maybe you are healthy and have no issues but want to be preventive and proactive to make sure that you are avoiding any leaking, prolapse, pain or dysfunction elsewhere in your body. Inside this week's episode I am going to change the way you view physical therapy in general, but especially pelvic floor PT.  I am going to explain why and how I am an advocate for seeing a physical therapist as a wellness/preventive yearly visit, but also what dysfunctions physical therapy can help with.  I will help those pregnant mommas know when the right time to get in to prep for birth and recover optimally and make sure that you understand what services are out there for you to help with all your neuro and musculoskeletal issues! Or if you have some other conditions in the body like endometriosis, pelvic venous disorder or pelvic congestion or interstitial cystitis, I explain how and why Pelvic PT should be a part of your healing journey.  Maybe you had a c-section, hysterectomy, abdominal laparoscopy, embolization or prolapse repair and are not sure if you should do any rehab since your surgeon didn't mention it.  My women's health coaching and therapy services are available for all women whether you are a mom, or not or feel you need pelvic floor PT or not! Hint.. everyone needs to see a pelvic floor PT at some point just to be proactive, but especially if you have had children or experience any of the symptoms below.  As always, if you are experiencing any pelvic floor/women's health issue like urinary incontinence/leaking, pelvic pain, pain with sex, urgency, heaviness/prolapse or any other back/hip/joint pain let's get you booked for a virtual coaching session or in person physical therapy session for a more individualized plan and one-on-one instructions so you can feel confident in your body and start healing today!!    Make Sure to reach out to> PTDes@balancedmomtality.com  AND/OR Join my FREE Facebook community for ACCOUNTABILITY and a safe and supportive place to share and support each other!> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1696216757461633/    Join my VIP Insider group and receive my Newsletter full of great tips and tricks and upcoming resources! > https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/   Follow and get tips/tricks on:  Facebook> @thebalancedmomtality Instagram> @the_balanced_momtality   Learn > www.balancedmomtality.com  

As a first-time mom, Katie was struggling with potty training and feeling like she didn't know what she was doing. She later became a potty training consultant to help other struggling moms and now hosts the Burnt Pancakes podcast. Katie's first birth was a scheduled breech Cesarean. Her second birth was a spontaneous 36-hour labor at 39 weeks and 1 day with 1.5 hours of pushing and a tough recovery from a 3rd-degree tear and labial adhesions.Katie wanted to go for a VBAC again with her third. Though she thought she would go into labor at 39 weeks spontaneously again, she actually ended up getting induced at 41 weeks. She got an epidural right at the end of her labor, but was able to push her third son out in just two pushes!Meagan and Katie talk about how pelvic floor physical therapy is necessary for both Cesarean and vaginal birth recoveries. No matter how long it's been since you gave birth, it can still be a game-changer!Katie's WebsiteHow to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for ParentsFull Transcript under Episode Details Meagan: Welcome, welcome everybody. We have our friend, Katie, with us today sharing her 2VBAC stories and before we got started, we were talking about once you have that C-section and you're contemplating having a VBAC and you talk to people and they're like, “Wait, you can't do that. Doctors won't let you do that.” Right? Katie: Mhmm, yep. Meagan: But what have we learned? What have we learned over all the years? Yes, we can. Yes, you can. Women of Strength, if you are listening and you have had one C-section and you are wanting to know your options, we are going to share two stories today. Okay, so Katie– you guys, she is the host of a podcast. Is it Burnt Pancakes? Katie: Burnt Pancakes, yep. Meagan: Tell us more about that. Katie: Okay. So when I became a mom, my oldest son was potty training and it was an absolute disaster. That's probably the point in motherhood I felt the absolute worst. He had a tendency to poop his pants whenever we were in my friend's backyard running around and playing. One day, he had this awful mess. I was cleaning it up. I was frustrated. I was like, “Oh my gosh. He's never going to get it.” My friend looked at me and was like, “Katie, don't worry about it.” Everyone burns their first pancake. I was like, “That just made me feel so validated as a mom.” Fast forward about 8 years and I decided to start my own motherhood podcast and I named it “Burnt Pancakes” because we are all figuring out this thing as we go. Meagan: I love that so much. It's so true.Katie: So true. I'm still figuring it out. Meagan: I know, every day. As soon as I feel like I've started figuring out motherhood and parenthood and all of that, it starts to change on me. Katie: Right. It throws you for a loop. Meagan: Right. If you can relate here, go listen to her podcast and it's just called “Burnt Pancakes”. And you are everywhere, right? Katie: “Burnt Pancakes”. We have mom-versations each week. I love to chat with moms. One of my favorite things to do was meet a mom at a park and hit it off and start chatting. That's what I wanted my podcast to feel like– real moms chatting about motherhood. Meagan: Real moms chatting about motherhood. Then maybe was the inspiration between that whole experience with your son what led to also potty training consulting? Katie: Correct. At the time, I was teaching. I taught for 17 years. It was potty training my first son which was an absolute disaster. But fast forward, I have two more kids. I potty trained them and things got easier. I started feeling very confident in my skills and people started asking me for tips. I decided to become a full-time potty training consultant so now I actually help moms with the potty training process which blows my mind because if you had asked me 8 years ago, “Would you be doing this?” I would have said, “Heck no. I have no clue what I'm doing.” But what I am doing is trying to help moms who are in the same shoes I was in. You can do this. I can help you get through it. I have the answers for you that I didn't have back then. Meagan: Yep. That's exactly how we are here at The VBAC Link. We were in the thick of it. It was a rocky journey. There were a lot of unknowns and if you asked me 8-9 years ago if I was going to be doing a podcast sharing VBAC stories, I probably wouldn't have said yes. I would have been like, “Probably not,” and here we are inspiring and encouraging. Katie: Heck no. Meagan: I'm so excited for you. So tell us where people can find you for potty training because I'm sure a lot of people listening right now especially being pregnant, you probably have a toddler as you are preparing for your birth. Katie: Yes. You can find me at my website. My website is burntpancakes.com. On social media, you can find my potty training information at @itspottytime. Meagan: I love that. Thank you so much for sharing. Katie: Yeah. Meagan: I do have a Review of the Week to share before we get into these stories. Katie: Go for it. Meagan: This is by theblanchardbunch. It says, “Get PUMPED!!!” It says, “Listening to this podcast just gets me pumped. You've had a C-section and you want a VBAC. Absolutely. You've had two C-sections. You go for that VBAC. Oh, you've had three or four? Go get that VBAC, mama, because you are a queen and 100% capable. Seriously, this podcast not only informs you of all the amazing things our bodies can do but also, you are immediately welcomed into a space of understanding and love. Our bodies are powerful but sometimes we just need a little help becoming empowered. This podcast does just that. I'm preparing for my VBAC and I'm currently 36 weeks pregnant. I think that all the time what I'd say or share if I were on the podcast because I am so sure this VBAC is happening. Thank you to all of the mamas who have shared their stories and thank you to Julie and Meagan who have created a space for all of these mamas needing to be uplifted and empowered.” What a fun review. Katie: Aww, that's amazing. Meagan: Oh my gosh. I love this. It's in all caps right here. “GO GET THAT VBAC, MAMA, BECAUSE YOU ARE A QUEEN AND 100% CAPABLE.” I couldn't agree more with theblanchardbunch. I hope that you got your VBAC. Congratulations on your birth and as always, if you have a review, I would love for you to share it. I read them every single week and they really do truly bring me all of the joy. Katie: I love that. Meagan: Okay, Ms. Katie. Let's turn the time over to you. Let's share these stories. Katie: Okay. Well, my story starts 10 years ago. It's really hard to believe it's been that long but I was pregnant with my first son and we got the news at 28ish weeks that he was breech which I at the time didn't even know what that meant. It was just a regular appointment and my doctor just nonchalantly was like, “Oh, he's head up. Okay, you'll probably end up having a C-section.” Meagan: Whoa. Katie: I was like, “Come again?” First of all, what's head up? I don't know. Meagan: At 28 weeks? Katie: Yes. Yes. Crazy. She made it seem like no big deal but for me, it was. I'm a taller girl. I'm 5'9”. I've always had bigger hips, a nice pear shape so I always thought, One day, these hips are going to serve a purpose. When I'm giving birth, these things are going to come in handy. My instant thought was, My body is not going to be able to do that. How can you just drop that on me and not feel anything? She basically said, “Most babies won't turn. There's a chance he could turn but you might just end up having a C-section.” I was like, “Well, is there a chance? What's this?” She's like, “You can try something to turn him but that's just the way it was.” Meagan: No offering of an ECV or anything like that in time? Katie: As the weeks went on, she mentioned it, but for her, she was like, “I've been doing this for years. Most of the time, I don't see them turn.” She just made it seem like a C-section was totally cool and totally normal. I was like, “What? How can this be?” I did try almost everything to get him to turn. At the time, I was taking a yoga class. Side note– Drew Barrymore was in my yoga class. Looking at you right now, I'm like, “You look so much like her.”Meagan: I've been told that for so many years– Drew Barrymore and Winona Ryder. Apparently, those two people I look like. Katie: When you hopped on the call, I was like, “Oh my god. You look like Drew.” I tried to play it super cool because at the time, we were living in LA and I was like, “Oh my god, Drew Barrymore is right next to me.” She even said something to me like, “Hey, mama.” I tried to play it so cool.Anyway, in that yoga class, all the moms were like, “You need to go see this chiropractor. You need to try this.” They were super supportive so I did go see a chiropractor. I forget what they called the procedure but it was massaging your hip flexors really, really hard. I don't know why that makes him turn. It was loosening some ligaments to make them turn. Meagan: Like your round ligaments and stuff? Katie: Yes. I believe that's what it was. It was extremely painful and the chiropractor at the time was like, “You're going to do great in birth because you have excellent pain tolerance.” I was like, “Okay, thank you.” He did not turn. At the time, there was a website called Spinning Babies. Meagan: There still is. Katie: Okay. I literally Googled everything to get him to turn. I lay on my couch with my hips up. I had my husband sing to me “Turn Around” over and over. I did everything. He did not turn so in April, they were like, “Okay, here's your scheduled C-section appointment.” I at least had time to prepare for the C-section. It wasn't an emergency. I took all the notes on tips to do to help recover and in that sense, I felt prepared and I got to be at peace with the fact that I wasn't delivering vaginally. But it was still weird when they were like, “April 26th. That's going to be the day when he comes in.” I'm like, “You're picking his birthday. What if he's not ready at 39 weeks to come?” Then two days before, “Oh hey, the doctor has an opening on the 25th so we're going to take you on the 25th.” I called my husband, “They're changing it to Friday.” Meagan: It's a weird feeling for them to be like, “Hey, you are going to have your baby this day around this hour.” Katie: Yeah and it was earlier than the due date so it just felt really weird. Meagan: Was it a week before?Katie: It was a week before, yeah. He was born at 39 weeks and 1 day. I still wonder. His sign– I can't remember which one it is but the sign he was born on was not what he could have been born and it just doesn't match up. He seems more like a Taurus than this and I'm like, “Is it because they chose when you were going to come?” We showed up that Friday for the C-section and of course, I got to do my hair. I got to take a shower so that was nice. You show up at the hospital and they're like, “Okay, your 8:00 appointment.” You're like, “Am I checking into a hotel here or giving birth?” I never once felt a contraction. I mean, it's weird to say I was sad that I didn't feel that because later I learned what that feels like and I'm like, “That was fun.” Meagan: It sounds weird but at the same time, it's this natural feeling that we've been taught and told that our body does so you mourn that. Katie: Yeah. I want to feel it. That was it. I was mourning the fact that my body wasn't doing what it was supposed to do. A weird thing– we did the hospital birthing class. It was 4 hours. They talked about C-section for maybe 5 minutes of the whole class but then they said, “3 out of 4 people will have a C-section.” That was the statistic from the hospital. I was like, “Oh, well that's not going to be me.” This was before I knew he was breech. That's not going to be me. But I'm like, Why would you spend only 5 minutes if 75% of us end up in a C-section? How is that possible? Yeah. It felt weird. But I did go in somewhat prepared. It still felt very sterile and scary but we had him via C-section. He's totally healthy. There were extra doctors in the operating room just because he was breech so there were four pediatricians. My husband was like, “The room was filled. It was pretty crazy.” But he was healthy. He was fine. Everything turned out great. I do feel like with a C-section though, I was completely out of it for 24 hours. I don't remember my parents coming. I vaguely remember but my husband was like, “Your mom and dad were here.” I was like, “Oh gosh, they were.” I vaguely remembered. Meagan: That's how I was too. I was in and I was out. Katie: Yes. I didn't breastfeed him for the first hour until they got me to the other room and they were like, “Oh, were you planning on breastfeeding?” I didn't know that I could breastfeed him in the first few minutes. I wasn't aware. The recovery for that was a lot harder. Just getting out of bed to go to the bathroom the first day was excruciating. But we were fine. I recovered from it and it was all good. Moving 3 years forward, we got pregnant with our second kid. I found out I was having a second boy which for anyone who has experienced gender disappointment, it's a real thing and it's totally okay to mourn the loss of a daughter or just feel unsure about the gender of your baby. I remember crying. I got home from the ultrasound and was just bawling because I was like, This was my girl. Where is she? This is a boy. It did take me a couple of months after he was born before I was feeling pretty good with it and that's a normal feeling. I think no one really talks about that. But it was a totally normal pregnancy. What we did discover from the first one is that I had very low water fluid in my amniotic sac so they said that could have been the reason. My second son, I definitely didn't have that because I put on about 40 pounds and was much bigger. I was able to stay super active during that pregnancy doing boot camp and lifting weights until the last month. We moved from LA to Orange County so I had to get a different doctor for this pregnancy. The doctor I saw from day one was like, “If you want a VBAC, we can absolutely go ahead and try that.” She actually more encouraged it. Everything I had heard when I had the C-section was, “Your son was breech so that doesn't mean you can't deliver naturally in the future,” but a lot of hospitals and doctors were kind of hesitant about it.” This doctor was like, “No. I don't see any reason why you can't try.” You do have to sign your life away pretty much. I had to sign a thing saying these are all of the things that could happen and that is terrifying. Meagan: I'm accepting that. Katie: Yes and it's my liability here. The doctors are off the hook but she was very supportive about it but she never made me feel like I couldn't do it. His pregnancy went just fine. I went into labor naturally right before the 39-week and 1-day mark. I actually had him at 39 weeks and 1 day exactly the same as the C-section so it made me feel a little bit better like I didn't take my older son too early. I was always worried, Did I take him out too early? I did have a lot of baby blue and a little bit of postpartum with my first and sometimes I wondered, Was it because of the C-section? I don't know if there's any science behind that. He wasn't ready to come yet. Meagan: You guys didn't have your bonding. Your body didn't naturally go into labor. There are a lot of things that could come into play. Katie: All that ran through my mind. Yes. Yeah. Meagan: But sometimes those who go into labor still get those postpartum depression and baby blues. Katie: Totally, yeah. Absolutely. I went into labor and this one was about 36 hours. It was very long. I didn't realize that a few hours into getting contractions, my water actually broke. I thought I peed myself. I was sitting at home laboring and laboring. Things were just taking forever. I was having regular contractions. They weren't as close as I thought they were supposed to be. I don't know what it is. I don't know if other moms feel this but when you go into laobr, it's almost like you go into the zone and it's like, I'm just doing this thing. My husband was like, “Should we call the doctor?” I was like, “No, not yet. I don't think we are supposed to.” I was just in the thing. Meagan: You're focused. Your focus shifts. Katie: Looking back, I should have called the doctor the second I went into labor just to get tabs and figure out when I should go in but I was just like, “No. We've got to keep waiting. I don't feel like I'm ready to have him yet.” We finally got to the hospital hours and hours later and they were like, “Oh, your water broke a while ago.” I ended up being in labor with him for a very long time. I ended up pushing for an hour and a half. I do remember at one point they said, “Okay, if we can't get him out, we will have to go and do a C-section.” That was like, no. I really, really wanted this. I didn't do a whole lot of preparing. With the first one, we did the classes. I did research, but this one was kind of like, I'm just going to go in and trust my gut. I'm just going to see what happens. I was totally prepared that if it was going to be a C-section, I knew what to expect but I really wanted to see if my body could do it. I remember the nurse kept saying, “You've got to keep your eyes open when you push.” For me, it just felt so unnatural to keep my eyes open. I just wanted to scrunch up. She was like, “Relax your face and keep your eyes open.” I was like, “That doesn't feel right.” I think my son had a giant head. He still to this day has a larger head than my oldest son. It just was hard to get him out but he finally came out. I gave birth to him. I was able to walk around so much quicker and the recovery was a lot better. I did end up having a third-degree tear so it's not like vaginal birth is less damaging than a C-section. I have scars from both kids. Meagan: Not always. Katie: But it was so nice to know, I know what it feels like to go through it. I had an epidural with him. I think I was maybe 5 or 6 centimeters so it's not like I ever got to crazy intense contractions and I didn't feel anything when I was pushing. Part of it was I didn't feel anything when I was pushing and I think that was kind of hard because I didn't feel anything to get him out. Meagan: Sometimes that can play into tearing actually weirdly enough and then the lack of ability to push in a position if we are in a back crunch position. We are putting more pressure so if we do have a baby with a little bit of a larger head or is having a harder time coming out– which by the way, first-time moms, you guys, 36 hours with an hour and a half of pushing is crazy but it can be very normal. Katie: It's normal. It's so normal. I think what was hard for me was I looked at the clock when I started pushing because I had friends who were like, “Oh, I pushed for this long. I pushed for this long.” With my third, I decided, Don't look at the clock. Don't think about how long it's going to take. It's just going to take as long as it needs to be, because it was an hour of pushing. One thing that was kind of scary is that his heart rate would go down every time I'd push so they were like, “This could be dangerous.” Another thing was that I might have to get him out sooner so they would have me push for a contraction and then wait on a contraction. It was literally 6 minutes in between pushes. It just took a long time. But he was a healthy little boy and all was good. We thought we were going to have two kids. Everything was wonderful and then a year later, my husband was like, “Okay, are we ready to get rid of the baby clothes?” I'm like, “Umm, actually, I don't think we are done yet.” Part of me still wanted a girl but I just did not feel like our family was complete. It was the weirdest feeling because we had always said, “We are going to have two kids.” We've got a three-bedroom house. It just made sense. Then we both decided– we had a little talk. If we were to have another kid and it ends up being a boy, are you okay with that? We were both like, “Yes. I feel like three is what's going to make our family complete.” I was a little bit older. At the time, I was 38 so I'm like, “If we want a third, let's try for it this year and if not, that's a sign.” We did get pregnant with the third. I did not find out what I was having on this one because I was like, I have a feeling it's going to be a boy and I don't want to feel that disappointment again while I'm pregnant, and if it's a girl, what a fun surprise to wait and find out. We didn't find out. I don't know if anybody else feels this way, but I had dreams about having a boy. My mom gut was like, You're going to be okay with another little boy.  I kind of knew, but I still wanted to wait. This pregnancy went fine. With my middle, I was all for working out and going to boot camp, and felt really great. With this one, I was like, I've got two kids and I am exhausted. I put on more weight than I ever had. I could not move around. I hurt the most. I had the worst pelvic bone pain. Meagan: SPD?Katie: Probably. Probably, but I did not really speak up. I told my doctor, “Oh, I'm feeling some pain.” She was like, “That's normal during pregnancy.” Now, looking back, I know people who saw a chiropractor during pregnancy and I'm like, “That's what I needed.” Meagan: Or even pelvic floor. Katie: Yep. That's what I needed because for a year after having him, I would get pain when I would walk and I'm like, I wish I had known that there was something I could do about that. So if you are feeling pain, speak up because I could have done something about it. With this one, I was very large. I was ready to have him. I got to that 39-week mark and was like, He or she is coming. I know it's any day now. Then my due date hit and he was not there yet. The doctor was like, “Oh, you're already dilated. It's coming soon.” She stripped my membrane and was like, “Oh, in a day or two you're going to have him but let's just schedule an induction in case.” We get to 41 weeks and still was not having a baby. Having two at 39 weeks and then having to wait until 41 was an eternity. It felt like the longest wait ever. I think this was God's way of saying, “You're done now. You're good,” because I remember feeling like I never wanted to be pregnant again. I am never giving birth again. This is the last time and I felt very complete with that whereas with the second one, it was like, Is this really the last time I'm going to carry a baby? Is this the last time I'm going to give birth? It felt really nice. I was still seeing the same doctor I was seeing with my middle son. She was on board. She was actually telling me that if you've done a VBAC and then you have another one, it's not considered a VBAC. Is that what you've heard?Meagan: No, it's still considered a VBAC but your risks go up. Your risks go up for vaginal birth and down for things like uterine rupture. Unfortunately, you're always going to be a VBAC. Katie: Yeah. Okay, so risk went down. Okay. But she was totally on board with it. I had to be induced with this one. I literally have tried everything. I've had a C-section. I've had an epidural birth and I've had an induction. I can't say that one is better. I feel like they are all part of my birth stories. Each one is special but I had to do the Foley bulb. I had to almost not get the epidural. My water broke a couple of hours into the hospital and then a contraction started very fast. I remember waiting for the anesthesiologist and going, “If he doesn't get here, I'm having this baby.” As he was giving it to me, I felt like I needed to push. I didn't say anything because I was like, I really want the epidural, but I was literally like, Oh my god. I have to push. I have to push. This is so hard. I actually did feel the worst contractions with that because I was literally at the end. After he was done, the nurse came in and I was like, “Hey, can you check me because I think I feel like I need to push?” She checked and she was like, “Let's get the doctor. You're ready.” It was like, epidural and now it's time to push. My husband was actually getting food because they didn't allow him in the room when I got the epidural so he was like, “I'm going to go get breakfast.” I'm like, “Cool, cool.” Then I'm sitting there like, “Umm, is he going to get back in time?” They were like, “Let's do a practice push,” and I'm like, “He's not here yet!”I got him out in one and a half pushes and there was my third boy. It was just such a different experience going from, I'm going to have to push for 3 hours. With this one, I remember thinking, I'm just going to let my body do what feels right. I'm not going to have the nurses tell me to push this way and do that. I'm just going to close my eyes and scrunch my face like they tell me not to do, but it felt so much easier. I remember asking her, “I did my practice push. Did that do anything?” She was like, “Yes. Please stop. I need to get my gloves and I need to get this.” So he was out and I had my third boy. I would say with the two vaginal births, my recovery was so much easier. Just hospital-wise, I was able to move around a lot faster. With my middle son, I was able to go to the park with my boys a week later whereas with the C-section, I don't think I left my house for the first 6 weeks because I was so uncomfortable and it didn't feel right. All three births gave me scars but in a different way. Meagan: Yeah. I actually really love that you pointed out that even with vaginal birth, there can be an extra recovery or extra things because I think sometimes in this world, it's like, C-section is bad. C-section is bad. C-section is bad. VBAC is amazing. VBAC is wonderful. Okay. Absolutely. I believe that VBAC is amazing and wonderful. I do not believe that C-section is bad. I do believe that we have way too many unnecessary C-sections and that is bad. Katie: Right. Meagan: We know though that vaginal birth sometimes isn't all sunshine and butterflies. We have tearing. We have prolapse. We have pelvic floor dysfunction for the next however long because we pushed for 2.5-3 hours or even an hour and a half or we labored for a really long time and we are sore or whatever. Sometimes C-sections can be just the most healing and beautiful experiences for someone. I love that you pointed that out. It's just important to remind everybody listening to go with what you feel is best. No, you don't have to schedule a C-section just in case. No, you don't have to do these things but if you want to and that's what feels right, do it. We encourage you. Katie: I absolutely did not have any incontinence problems after the C-section but after the vaginal birth now, doing jumping jacks and running is a different story. Yeah. It's different. Meagan: I want to talk about that because I also didn't have a lot of incontinence. It's not like I have incontinence now but I have pressure and things like that. I just went to a pelvic floor specialist and she said– oh crap. What did she call them? My bones, the birthing bones, they are my pelvis, but my pelvis was stuck in a flared state from birth. Katie: Oh whoa. Meagan: She manually closed my bones. It was insane. I could feel it. She was like, “Oh, there's no give. Can you feel it?” I was like, “Oh my gosh, yeah.” She worked it, did her PT thing and closed these bones. She said, “Sometimes people have these bones get stuck open after birth and it puts a lot of trauma on their pelvic floor and they have incontinence and all of these things.” Katie: Whoa. Meagan: She did two other things which blew my mind. I've never had that happen with a pelvic floor specialist before but my uterus was really, really hard and she was like, “It should move and float within.” She massaged my uterus and then she went internal and my bladder was adhered from the inside. Even though we have C-sections, Women of Strength, and you have had vaginal births and everything, if you've had that C-section, there is a likelihood of you having adhesions or scar tissue in there that may cause pelvic floor issues and incontinence. So anyway, my bladder was adhered and then there was a part of my cervix that needed to be released. She was like, “I wonder if that's why you had such a long end.” My cervix would stretch but it wouldn't stay. Or she said, “I see this a lot with failure to progress or cervical lips where there is this thing that needs to be released.” As soon as it was, I can't even tell you the difference in how I feel. Katie: Wow. Meagan: The pressure is really pretty much gone. I would say there is maybe a little. She even said, “The next visit might need a little bit more tweaking.” I just ran the other day, 3 miles for the first time in forever. Usually after 1 mile, my pelvic floor would just give out. I did fine. Katie: Don't you wish that was something every OB/GYN was like, “Okay, you're going to see me and you're going to go here”? Or you give birth and it's not like, “6 weeks, you're good.” It's like, “Oh, now you need to go see this.” Meagan: Yes and it's not talked about with C-sections either. A lot of time those C-section scars can cause back pain and pelvic floor things, urine incontinence, pain during sex, and things like that. We don't even know that it's related to our C-section because we've never pushed a baby out of our vaginas. Right? It's so crazy. Katie: My youngest is 4 and I'm like, I should finally book that PT consultation and just find out what's all going on down there. Meagan: Yes! My VBAC baby is going to be 8. At this point of this recording, he is 8 and here I am this year just going. I have done physical therapy before and pelvic work but I've never done it to this extent where I was like, Okay, I'm going to get down to the bottom of this and had results like this this fast. Katie: Whoa. Okay, let me ask you a question. Did you go through your doctor or did you just search and find one yourself? Meagan: I did search and find one myself. The craziest thing is I did call to see if insurance would cover it. They do not. It's all out of pocket. So like you said, I feel like this should be a standard thing regardless of C-section or vaginal birth. It should just be part of our postpartum care. I actually think it should be part of our prenatal care. Katie: Totally. Oh my gosh. I know. Someone I know was getting really bad pains so she went while she was pregnant to PT and I was like, That's exactly how I felt a year ago, because she was having it after me. I was like, I wish I would have known about that, because that would have really, really helped. Meagan: Yeah. Chiropractic care for sure. Pelvic PT. Know that not every birth is going to be amazing and beautiful but all we can do is prepare and understand. Katie: Right. Right. And be at peace with whatever is meant to be. I look back at my C-section. I tell my husband this all the time. If we would have lived on the prairie, I would have died during that breech birth. It would have been almost impossible to deliver him. I did seek out, are there any doctors who deliver breech babies? In LA there was one, but to me, it just felt a little too risky to even go down that route. 100 years ago, I might not have survived childbirth so the C-section for me was a lifesaver. It was so comforting to know that. My first vaginal birth though, I did have some complications after so just because you deliver vaginally doesn't mean it's a piece of cake and it's over. At  my 6-week appointment, I remember telling my doctor, “Something doesn't feel right down there.” She was like, “I'll check it out. Let me see.” I was like, “No, really. Something feels wrong.” My labia actually, part of it fused together. She said there were probably mini tears and it literally was. I was like, “I just don't think the hole is big right now.” She was like, “Oh, yes. I see what you're talking about.” It literally fused together. She was a teaching doctor. She worked for a hospital so she was like, “We never see this. Do you mind if I take a picture for my students?” I was sitting there with stirrups. She was like, “I won't get your face or say your name.” I was like, “Yes. For science, yes. Please take a picture of this.” I ended up in just the hospital visit where she had to cut it and then sauter it back together. I was able to do it in the doctor's office. It was a super easy procedure, but I was numb during that and the recovery from having an open wound in that area when you're peeing is not comfortable. So being 6 weeks postpartum feeling like, I should be getting back to normal, then oh God, this. Meagan: There are always hurdles. Katie: It's not all roses when you deliver naturally either. But I was happy that maybe some other mom– because it was extremely embarrassing. I didn't even want to have my husband look or tell my husband what this was but being able to share it with other moms, they were like, “Why doesn't anyone tell you that stuff like this happens?” And thank God for modern medicine because again, had this been the prairie, I would have never had another child after that. Meagan: Might have been too traumatizing. Yeah. It's just so hard to know. Everybody internalizes and processes differently their births and their experiences. Do the research. Get in your head in a good space. Find your provider and do the things and choose the birth that is right for you. Katie: Absolutely. Absolutely. Meagan: Thank you again for sharing your stories. Congrats. Katie: Oh thank you. Meagan: Definitely go see a pelvic PT. Katie: I'm booking one today. It's time. It's time. Meagan: It's time. Women of Strength, I think it's really important that sometimes we forget this. We deserve to give back to ourselves. After having a baby, it's a really big deal. It's a really big deal no matter how you have this baby. And then on top of it, the lack of sleep and feeding a baby, all of the things. Remember to give back to yourself. Katie: Yeah. Yeah. I learned after my third. It took me three kids that asking for help is okay. I remember with my first I felt like, I don't want to ask for help because they're going to think I don't know what I'm doing. I didn't know what I was doing. By the third, someone was like, “Can we start a meal train for you?” I'm like, “Yes. Please do. Yes. I would like everything.” “Can we take your kids to the park so you can have some time?” “Yes please. Let me know what time you're picking them up.” Meagan: Yes. It's okay to say yes. It's okay to take breaks. Well, thank you again so much. Katie: Thank you so much for having me on. ClosingWould you like to be a guest on the podcast? Tell us about your experience at thevbaclink.com/share. For more information on all things VBAC including online and in-person VBAC classes, The VBAC Link blog, and Meagan's bio, head over to thevbaclink.com. Congratulations on starting your journey of learning and discovery with The VBAC Link.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, Dr. Danielle interviews Katie Simmons (@ATLPelvicHealth), a pelvic physical therapist, about pelvic health during pregnancy and postpartum. Katie shares her journey into pelvic physical therapy and the importance of supporting women throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. They discuss the role of pelvic floor therapy in treating bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction, as well as pain in the pelvic region. They also cover the benefits of pelvic PT in preparing for labor, including learning effective pushing techniques and practicing different labor positions. Katie emphasizes the importance of addressing scar mobility and tissue health after a C-section. They conclude by highlighting the need for self-care and rest during the postpartum period. Takeaways Pelvic physical therapy can help with bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction, as well as pain in the pelvic region. Pelvic PT can assist in preparing for labor by teaching effective pushing techniques and exploring different labor positions. Scar mobility and tissue health are important aspects of postpartum recovery, especially after a C-section. Self-care and rest are crucial during the postpartum period to support healing and prevent complications. Early intervention with pelvic PT can prevent or address lingering symptoms and improve overall postpartum recovery. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:59 Pelvic Health During Pregnancy 11:53 Preparing for Labor and Postpartum 14:13 Perineal Massage and Tearing 17:24 Factors Affecting Pelvic Floor Health 24:26 Common Postpartum Complaints 30:12 Scar Mobility After C-Section 35:13 Rest and Recovery in Postpartum 38:22 Importance of Pelvic Floor Therapy ----- Have a topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram @drdanielle.nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule your strategy call here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fullscript Supplement Dispensary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ever feel a little worried or extra pressure when seeing a patient who has already been to another pelvic PT/OT?  Here's the secret: We care a lot about the patient's experience, thoughts and what they feel like was beneficial.We don't care at all about what the other provider thought or was working onIn fact, a lot of times these patients are easier because they know what has worked in the past and what they didn't like.  They're literally telling you exactly what they're hoping for and expecting from your session!We ask early on in the session about their experience with their previous provider.  If you aren't asking about this on your intake form, make sure you are!Now if the patient is coming from another provider, either they a) had a great experience, loved the person and aren't able to go to them for some reason outside their control, or b) weren't getting better and having great results.Either way, you're not just going to duplicate what that other provider was working on!  You're bringing your own experience, evaluation, skills and treatment philosophy to the person.And this means you don't have to 'connect' or 'collaborate' or reach out to a past provider!Check out the full 'sode for all the details - you don't have to feel intimidated when seeing a patient who has been to another provider!PelviCon 2024 - Recording Tickets Now Open!If you couldn't make it in person this year, make sure you get the early bird discount on the recordings!  You'll get $50 off (only $347) on 14 unique talks from 8 world-class speakers, the PelviCon e-manual, and a Certificate of Completion for 15 contact hours!Get it at www.pelvicon.com!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 600+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them! Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

Find out why Fempower Health is zeroing in on chronic pelvic pain and what it means for women's health advocacy.Episode Summary:In this episode of Fempower Health, host Georgie Kovacs delves into the complexities of chronic pelvic pain, a condition that affects countless women yet remains widely misunderstood. Chronic pelvic pain can stem from various conditions like endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and pelvic floor dysfunction, but it also encompasses a wide range of symptoms beyond just pain, including fatigue, digestive issues, and emotional distress. Georgie shares her experiences interviewing top experts in the field, discussing the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive treatment plans, and self-advocacy in navigating the healthcare system.Key Topics Covered:Understanding Chronic Pelvic Pain: Explore the multifaceted nature of chronic pelvic pain and why it's essential to address it from both a medical and holistic perspective.Expert Insights: Learn from experts like Dr. Allyson Shrikhande and Dr. Peta Wright on the importance of early diagnosis, effective treatment options, and the role of pelvic physical therapy.Patient Advocacy: Discover practical tips on how to advocate for your health, including how to prepare for doctor appointments, ask the right questions, and track your symptoms.Navigating the Healthcare System: Gain valuable insights into how to find the right specialists, understand the impact of treatments like hysterectomy on pelvic health, and manage the emotional toll of chronic conditions.Real-Life Stories: Hear from patients and advocates like Katie Boyce and Tanika Gray Valbrun, who share their personal journeys and offer advice on managing chronic pelvic pain.Why You Should Listen:Empower Yourself: This episode equips you with the knowledge and tools to take control of your health and navigate the often overwhelming healthcare system.Comprehensive Coverage: Whether you're dealing with chronic pelvic pain or supporting someone who is, this episode provides a thorough understanding of the condition and the latest in treatment options.Expert Advice: Benefit from the wisdom of leading clinicians and patient advocates who specialize in women's health.Resources Mentioned:Dr. Allyson Shrikhande on Pain Relief for EndometriosisKatie Boyce on Endometriosis AdvocacyDr. Peta Wright on Endometriosis, Pain and Whole Women's WellnessCaitlyn Tivy, DPT on Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Endometriosis Pain Management Dr. Zoe Rodriguez on Life Before and After Hysterectomy and Jocelyn Wallace, DPT on Pelvic PT and HysterectomyTanika Gray Valbrun on her

If you have less than 5 years of pelvic health experience, what should you be prioritizing?We got so many messages after last week's episode on '20 pet peeves' about internal.  Many of you asked what courses to take or where we had learned these different techniques.So we wanted to put together a 'sode for all of you who are new(er) to pelvic health.  Three major things we cover in this 'sode1)  Where you work matters, especially early in your career.If you can, prioritize regular mentorship from a clinician you respect!  And make sure you're actually receiving the mentorship that was promised.2)  Branch out in your con-edIt's sometimes tempting to just take the next 'basic' con-ed course (2, 2a, 3, etc.).  But really challenge yourself with your con-ed.  Learn from people you respect.  And branch out from the regular path.3)  Be curious and courageous enough to exploreThere's no one 'right' way to treat!  You need to find what works for you - your skills, your personality, your education and your patients.  And the only way to do that is to experiment!Try different things and see what works!  Doing different and diverse con-ed can give us more of a 'green light' to try new things and find our own Clinical Ethos with our patients.PelviCon Online Vulvodynia Symposium!If you treat vulvodynia, don't miss out!  We're bringing together the brightest minds in medicine, from physicians to psychologists to sexual medicine providers to pelvic rehab for a comprehensive, online Vulvodynia Symposium!You can find all the details here, and get on the 'interest list' for more info! (www.pelvicon.com/symposium)About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 500+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!  Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

Hey Friend!   Having a UTI can be so uncomfortable with all the urinary urgency, frequency, burning and bladder/pelvic pain! It is especially frustrating when you go to the Doctor and get a urine dipstick test and it comes out negative. After frequent episodes like this you might get a diagnosis like Interstitial Cystitis, which is essentially bladder inflammation in a chronic state.  Women that I work with feel lost and stuck with this painful condition and stuck on medications or painful bladder injections, and that does not have to be the case! Lately I have been seeing an influx of women coming to me with these symptoms and feeling hopeless.   So inside this week's episode I am diving deep into bladder pain, frequent “UTIs”, and Interstitial Cystitis or IC and what are some of the many holistic and whole body factors that can be causing or contributing to your symptoms and a few of the many tips and tools that I teach my patients as a pelvic floor physical therapist! Listen and learn about bladder irritants, breathwork, reducing urgency with urge suppression techniques and how to analyze our foundational health (sleep, stress, diet, etc).    As always, if you are experiencing any pelvic floor/women's health issue like urinary incontinence/leaking, pelvic pain, pain with sex, urgency, heaviness/prolapse or any other back/hip/joint pain let's get you booked for a virtual coaching session or in person physical therapy session for a more individualized plan and one-on-one instructions so you can feel confident in your body and start healing today!!    Make Sure to reach out to> PTDes@balancedmomtality.com  AND/OR Join my FREE Facebook community for ACCOUNTABILITY and a safe and supportive place to share and support each other!> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1696216757461633/    Join my VIP Insider group and receive my Newsletter full of great tips and tricks and upcoming resources! > https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/   Follow and get tips/tricks on:  Facebook> @thebalancedmomtality Instagram> @the_balanced_momtality   Learn > www.balancedmomtality.com  

Hey Momma! As you near labor and delivery, you are probably starting to think about what comes after birth.  What should you be doing and not doing postpartum? I often get questions about the postpartum period and recovery.  Unfortunately, the standard of care in the United States is to have a postpartum check up or screen around 6 weeks to get “clearance” for activity as usual.  Which leads many women, like me, to return to some sports and activities prematurely, causing issues like pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence or leaking, diastasis recti (DRA), or pelvic pain, to show up when they were never there during pregnancy.  This can be very frustrating, especially if you are trying to exercise and do the “right things”.  As you will learn and may have already in recent episodes, it is more about HOW your body is functioning and performing for you during an activity.  Not just is your pelvic floor strong or weak.  So while the routine 6 week check up is necessary for other things like screening mental health, pain and tissue healing, it is not doing our women justice to clear them to return activity as usual. It is crucial and should be standard of care to get a pelvic floor PT internal assessment postpartum to assess for things because strength like coordination, pressure management, trigger points, scar tissue, functional movement patterns and much more! Inside this weeks episode I dive into all the differences between your standard OBGYNE exam and a pelvic floor PT's and why you should be getting both! And also why you probably shouldn't wait until six weeks to have a follow up with your pelvic PT or provider.  Also stay tuned for some tips to think about as you navigate your early postpartum recovery.  As always, if you are experiencing any pelvic floor/women's health issue like urinary incontinence/leaking, pelvic pain, pain with sex, urgency, heaviness/prolapse or any other back/hip/joint pain let's get you booked for a virtual coaching session or in person physical therapy session for a more individualized plan and one-on-one instructions so you can feel confident in your body and start healing today!!  Make Sure to reach out to> PTDes@balancedmomtality.com  AND/OR Join my FREE Facebook community for ACCOUNTABILITY and a safe and supportive place to share and support each other!> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1696216757461633/    Join my VIP Insider group and receive my Newsletter full of great tips and tricks and upcoming resources! > https://newsletter.balancedmomtality.com/   Follow and get tips/tricks on:  Facebook> @thebalancedmomtality Instagram> @the_balanced_momtality   Learn > www.balancedmomtality.com  

There's a wide variety of expertise when it comes to pelvic floor physical therapy.  Unfortunately many patients have to go to several different ones before finding a true expert.You might think that finding a pelvic PT who has a lot of experience means you'll be getting great care.  But that's not necessarily the case.In this 'sode we discuss why experience doesn't necessarily equal quality.  In fact, sometimes more experienced therapists are still using outdated techniques they learned 20+ years ago, while someone newer to the field was trained in more contemporary methods.So what should you be looking for to ensure you get the best care?  Really, you're looking for three things:Specialty Clinic:  You want to find a practice that specializes exclusively in treating pelvic health.  It means they have more experience with people like you and is much more likely they have specialty training instead of just 'dabbling' in pelvic health.Hour-Long Treatment Sessions: You want to work hands-on and 1:1 with your pelvic PT for a full hour.  No aides, no watching you exercise, no double-booked patients so they can't focus on you the entire time.  These conditions are complex and you need time with the actual specialist!Both internal and external treatment at every visit:  Often it's only one or the other.  Some pelvic PTs don't have the skills to work outside the pelvic floor, and they are just doing internal or using biofeedback the whole time.  Others just 'check' the pelvic floor once and then treat entirely externally.  You need the combination to see the whole picture.Local to Southern California?We'd love to work with you to completely resolve your incontinence and pelvic floor issues.  If you're local to Southern California, please give our PelvicSanity (www.pelvicsanity.com) team a call - we'll be happy to answer any questions and get you started!Whether we're your first call or you've been to multiple other pelvic PTs and physicians, you can absolutely find lasting relief!About UsDr. Nicole and Jesse Cozean are the founders of PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) in Southern California. The clinic has helped thousands of patients in the Orange County, CA area and hundreds from around the world with a remote consultation and Out of Town Program.They co-authored The IC Solution and Nicole created The IC Roadmap online course to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information for those with interstitial cystitis. They run the Finding Pelvic Sanity Facebook group for a supportive online community for anyone dealing with pelvic health issues.Nicole has also created courses and trained thousands of pelvic PTs to provide better care through her work with Pelvic PT Rising (www.pelvicptrising.com). Subscribe to the podcast Follow @pelvicsanity for great info! Join the Finding PelvicSanity support group Check out www.pelvicsanity.com for additional help! And as always, we hope this has helped you find just a bit of pelvic sanity!

Ivy shares with Adriana the overwhelming challenges of her postpartum experience after being overjoyed by her fast and furious unmedicated hospital birth. She explains the lactation issues that lead her to exclusively pump and the difficulties in healing her pelvic floor, as well as why she recommends everyone have a Pelvic PT assessment and be familiar with their breast pump before their baby arrives.Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULSUGAR SUGAR DEODORANT - Get 20% off at postpartumdeodorant.com with code BIRTHFULJENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off at JenniKayne.com/Birthful with code BIRTHFUL15AQUATRU - Get 20% off at AquaTru.com with code BIRTHFULMY LIFE IN A BOOK - Get 10% off at MyLifeInABook.com with code BIRTHFULFAMILYALBUM APP - Download the app for free, wherever you get your apps! ACORNS - Go to acorns.com/birthful to start investing for your future today!DR. MOM BUTT BALM - Go to DrMomButtBalm.com to learn moreGet the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Understanding Acupuncture From a Physiological Lens, our episode on Talking Pelvic Health with a PT, and our episode called All About Pumping!You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: acorns.com/birthful* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In short, yes!  There's a reason every other surgery - foot, ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, back, elbow, hand, and many more - automatically results in you going to physical therapy to recover.Physical therapists are the experts in guiding recovery.  Making sure you continue to move well.  Guiding your body's healing response.  Ensuring scar tissue doesn't stick or 'adhere' and create problems.And with the exception of pelvic and abdominal surgeries, you'll automatically be referred to physical therapy to get post-surgical help.  Except in the areas where your most essential bodily functions happen!These surgeries are huge risk factors for later instances of pelvic pain, urinary issues, bowel and constipation problems, painful intercourse, and more.  The good news - no matter how long it's been, seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist can help you get back your proper motion, clear up scar tissue and relieve symptoms.Here is a partial list of the surgeries pelvic PT can (and should!) help with.  Also, if you're considering a surgery, make sure you 'pre-hab' with a pelvic PT.  Often we can help you avoid the surgery entirely, but if not we can set you up for success and ensure you get the best possible outcome!Abdominal Surgeries:Gall bladderHernia repairAppendectomyBowel resectionTummy tuckBreast augmentationAbdominal wall repairAny surgery that leaves a scar on the abdomen or goes in through the belly button (even if it's just a small incision)Delivery Surgeries and WoundsC-SectionEpisiotomyTearing with delivery (any grade)Pelvic/Gynecologic SurgeriesHysterectomyEndo surgeriesProlapse repairBladder slingsUrethral surgeriesAny pelvic cancer surgeriesProstatectomy Fibroids and cystsGender affirming surgeryAnd anything else done 'down there!'While it's frustrating you likely weren't told about pelvic PT to help prevent or recover from these surgeries, it's never too late!About UsDr. Nicole and Jesse Cozean are the founders of PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) in Southern California. The clinic has helped thousands of patients in the Orange County, CA area and hundreds from around the world with a remote consultation and Out of Town Program.They co-authored The IC Solution and Nicole created The IC Roadmap online course to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information for those with interstitial cystitis. They run the Finding Pelvic Sanity Facebook group for a supportive online community for anyone dealing with pelvic health issues.Nicole has also created courses and trained thousands of pelvic PTs to provide better care through her work with Pelvic PT Rising (www.pelvicptrising.com). Subscribe to the podcast Follow @pelvicsanity for great info! Join the Finding PelvicSanity support group Check out www.pelvicsanity.com for additional help! And as always, we hope this has helped you find just a bit of pelvic sanity!

It's a question we get asked at PelvicSanity all the time - ‘how long before I'm better?'The answer?  It depends.  But let's dive deeper and discuss some of the factors that make pelvic floor physical therapy so complex and what you can expect.  We'll also give you some takeaways to think about when you're in pelvic PT.One of the reasons we don't know is there are so many variables that affect how long it takes to improve with pelvic floor dysfunction.  These include both what's going on with your body and what's going on with you as an individual. These include (but aren't limited to):The severity of your current symptomsHow long your current symptoms have been presentHow long pelvic floor dysfunction has been ‘brewing' in your historyHow much your nervous system is involvedYour willingness to make lifestyle changesYour capacity to commit to treatment and your support systemWhether you have a history of traumaYour baseline health and ageWhat other practitioners you're working withThe skill of your pelvic PT (they aren't all created equal!)With that, it's very difficult to know how long things will take until we really start working with you and seeing how your body responds.  However, a few takeaways for you:This will be variable, but you should have great communication with your pelvic PT.  They should answer your questions, not be defensive and not blame you for not improving….but they also likely won't give you an exact answer to a question that isn't knowable upfront.See a difference in 3-5 visits.  This isn't necessarily even an improvement or a wholesale change, but certainly a difference in your body, how you're feeling or at least some of your symptoms.It's likely longer than you're expecting/hoping.  Most patients are discharged too early, before they've truly found lasting relief of symptoms.  We need to ‘find the why' and make sure symptoms go away, stay away and that you can manage on your own.  That process takes time - but when you go through it, the changes last!Finding Pelvic Sanity GroupIf you're struggling with pelvic floor issues, make sure to join Finding Pelvic Sanity, the free and supportive group moderated by the PelvicSanity team!About UsDr. Nicole and Jesse Cozean are the founders of PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) in Southern California. The clinic has helped thousands of patients in the Orange County, CA area and hundreds from around the world with a remote consultation and Out of Town Program.They co-authored The IC Solution and Nicole created The IC Roadmap online course to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information for those with interstitial cystitis. They run the Finding Pelvic Sanity Facebook group for a supportive online community for anyone dealing with pelvic health issues.Nicole has also created courses and trained thousands of pelvic PTs to provide better care through her work with Pelvic PT Rising (www.pelvicptrising.com). Subscribe to the podcast Follow @pelvicsanity for great info! Join the Finding PelvicSanity support group Check out www.pelvicsanity.com for additional help! And as always, we hope this has helped you find just a bit of pelvic sanity!

Dr. Rachel Moore // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, #ICEPelvic faculty member Rachel Moore discusses how to get patients performing more fitness in their plan of care, as well as suggestions on how to help patients transition to becoming "everyday athletes" with a wide variety of home & community fitness programs. Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about our live pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy courses or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. Are you looking for more information on how to keep lifting weights while pregnant? Check out the ICE Pelvic bi-weekly newsletter! EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION INTRODUCTION Hey everyone, this is Alan. Chief Operating Officer here at ICE. Before we get started with today's episode, I want to talk to you about VersaLifts. Today's episode is brought to you by VersaLifts. Best known for their heel lift shoe inserts, VersaLifts has been a leading innovator in bringing simple but highly effective rehab tools to the market. If you have clients with stiff ankles, Achilles tendinopathy, or basic skeletal structure limitations keeping them from squatting with proper form and good depth, a little heel lift can make a huge difference. VersaLifts heel lifts are available in three different sizes and all of them add an additional half inch of drop to any training shoe, helping athletes squat deeper with better form. Visit www.vlifts.com/icephysio or click the link in today's show notes to get your VersaLifts today.RACHEL MOORE Good morning, PT on Ice Daily Show. It is 8 a.m. on a Monday morning, which means we are here tuning in for our ice pelvic. We are hanging out here today. We are gonna be talking about building the bridge to fitness in the pelvic floor PT space. So we talk a lot at Ice about being fitness forward. We've had Jeff Moore on the podcast a few weeks ago talking about what fitness forward means. and we really pride ourselves on being fitness forward right sometimes that can create this like mindset of if i'm not seeing athletes quote unquote how can i bring this fitness forward um style of therapy into pelvic floor pt WHAT DOES BEING AN ATHLETE MEAN? And first I want to talk about what athlete means, like define what that means in this space and kind of dive in from there. So when we talk about like athletes, quote unquote, in our space, that's anybody that's like intentionally moving their body for exercise. That doesn't mean that they're CrossFit Games athletes. That doesn't mean that they're super competitive. It just means that they are moving their body intentionally to get some effect. I would argue that every parent that is chasing after kiddos is an athlete in that case. And so if we take this term of athlete and broaden it out, we can apply that concept to everybody that walks into our clinic. This is a really huge key point in the pelvic space because there are so many people that are coming into pelvic floor PT that maybe have not ever exercised before or maybe exercise like back in high school played sports and since they graduated high school haven't done anything in the gym intentionally or haven't done any sport. So this season of life of pregnancy and even postpartum is a fabulous reintroduction into potentially the world of exercise. And that's where we come in. So when we have people coming in that are pregnant that want to get out of pain, maybe their goal isn't even anything to do with staying in the gym or getting back into the gym and their entire goal is to get rid of their back pain in pregnancy or get rid of their pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy. We can help not only accomplish that, like we know that. We talk about it in all of our courses, in our live course and in our online course, how we can use resistance training to mitigate pain and get rid of pain in these populations. But we have a fabulous opportunity here to literally change somebody's life. We can help them fall in love with fitness and fall in love with that feeling of being strong. a lot of times people are coming in and again maybe they haven't resistance trained ever and we put a barbell or a dumbbell in their hands and they kind of look at you like I'm not really sure who you think I am but there's no chance I can do this and so having conversations with them about like look this is a 20 pound dumbbell and your toddler weighs 30 so yeah you can and I know this looks scary because it is this little metal handle with two big old heads on the side But in reality, you're already lifting more than this. Let's just build your capacity by doing it intentionally at a higher volume. And then they start feeling those effects of that. We can have so many downstream effects from resistance training, not just getting them out of pain, not just giving them a new hobby. We can shift the trajectory of their life and impact things like metabolic diseases in their future. So this really is a powerful thing that we can do. And we have to recognize that every time somebody comes into our clinic, whether or not they've exercised before, we have a lot of opportunity to help build this capacity for them, not only physically, but also emotionally and mentally. In our PT sessions, we do a lot to help build confidence and rapport, right? Like we're in there with them. We're going over form. We're talking to them about like, okay, this is how you do a deadlift. This is how I want you to brace. This is what a brace means. Now we're going to practice it. Let's go apply it. Like let's actually lift heavy things while bracing. And when they're in the clinic with us, that can be incredibly empowering and amazing. And we love that, but sometimes that doesn't translate over into the next step. So great. WHAT TO DO AFTER FORMAL PT HAS ENDED? When I'm in the clinic and you're watching me do the things, I feel awesome and I feel like I can knock that out of the park, but I'm just not really sure what to do when I leave here. A lot of the times the way that I'll program HEPs is I'll do like our rehab EMOM style and I'll give them two or three workouts, if you will, and they cycle through them. But I think we all can agree that if you're just doing the same thing like three times in a week, so like A day, B day, C day, and do that for a few weeks, it can kind of start getting stale. And we kind of like crave that variety, right? Especially as people are starting to get a little bit more confident. So there's kind of this like gap between I'm done with PT, informal PT sessions. A lot of clinics are now coming out with like once a month or like once every other month kind of like check-in style appointments where you come in, you get a progression of your exercises, you get maybe some updated programming, and then you go off for another month or so on your own again. And those are really the two big things that we see. And then the third option is like, okay, you discharge and you're done. I'm here to talk today about another option, right? So when we have our person who's coming in and they've been coming to us for several weeks, they're feeling really great or maybe a couple months and they want to continue working out, but they want something a little bit more than once a month. and they don't really want to do like a full blown PT session. Like they just want to come in and work hard. We've got two options. We can create a program within ourselves and within our clinics, or we can get really, really good at helping find a home gym or a home space for them. If we're talking about the creating a program route, this is something we're about to roll out in my clinic. We're calling it like the bridge. Feel free to take that same concept. But the whole idea is when you're done with PT, quote unquote, like you're not in pain anymore, all your symptoms are gone. You're feeling really solid. You want to work out, but you're just not sure where to go and you're not sure if you feel like you can confidently take the things that we've done in our sessions. and apply them across the board, this is the spot for you. So we're doing it as a couple times a week and obviously this depends on what the capacity is within your clinics. We're rolling it out starting out two times a week and these are group HIIT style classes, where we're going to have a cardio component, we're going to have a strength component, we're going to take them through different movements, and so there will be a variety of movements that they can increase their comfort and their confidence in while they're in our classes. They're also building community here. They're meeting other people that are in a similar stage of life as they are. Not only are they maybe pregnant or postpartum just like they are, but they're people that are wanting to get into exercise and wanting a little bit more, but maybe haven't really known how to do that up until this point. So we're taking these people and we're bringing them together and then we're lifting heavy things together. So powerful. If you've ever set foot in a CrossFit gym or any type of like group fitness setting, you know how powerful these connections are that get built in under like shared suffering, if you will. This class, though, isn't meant to be forever. Like, its whole goal or the whole purpose is to build capacity, increase confidence, so that these people can go from working out a couple times a week, doing their PT exercises, and then coming to these bridge classes. But I want you getting to the point where you're like, let's send it five days a week, or whatever that looks like in your schedule. And truthfully, I want you to have more variety. Like I want you to get out and do different things and try new sports. BUILDING A NETWORK OF FITNESS PROFESSIONALS And so that's where option two comes in, where we as professionals need to have a really reliable, strong network of fitness providers. So we need to know not only the CrossFit gyms in our area, Because truthfully, not everybody vibes with CrossFit. That's OK. There's the whole phrase, like, CrossFit is for everybody, but it's not for everybody. So CrossFit gyms in your area, knowing those coaches, being comfortable with, like, if I send you there as a newbie, I know that you're going to be in really solid hands and be taken care of. But also the other types of workout spaces, too. So we're thinking things like F45 or burn boot camp, maybe having some options for, like, Pilates studios, where you've taken some classes there you understand how they teach the bracing piece of it and if it isn't maybe what the way that you've taught them you kind of have that conversation beforehand or you have an opportunity to educate those Pilates instructors on like hey this is how we do things from a pelvic floor PT side you've got somebody coming in that's postpartum or pregnant So this is kind of the messaging that we have. We also really love things like PureBar. We've got actually evidence for PureBar helping reduce stress urinary incontinence, not even full-blown pelvic floor PT, but just going to PureBar classes. So having a variety, knowing who these people are, knowing what these spaces are like, and knowing what the environment is like. It is powerful to be able to have your hands directly on give the people the thing that they need as far as improving their fitness and improving their form. But it's also powerful to then watch them take that and go off into the world and utilize it. And then you're seeing them maybe on Instagram months later, or you run into them at a workshop, and they've been going to these gym classes for like a year. And now maybe they're competing at different things that they're in CrossFit. And you can see this like spark ignite. And we have the opportunity to start that spark at our very first visit, our very first appointment when somebody comes waddling into our office because they're in so much pain, they can't even take a full length step because their pubic bone pain is so bad. We can be the ones that not only knock that pain out, because I know we can, but also create this bridge into a completely different life for this person. Increasing their capacity, increasing their confidence, helping them find community and support, and having that far reach outside of the realm of what our typical plan of care is. This is huge. This is a massive piece of the puzzle in the pelvic floor PT space. So if you are not somebody who has the ability or desire, totally understand, to create a group class within your own setting, whether it's in your clinic or your gym or whatever, start reaching out and start making those connections with providers, fitness providers in your area. Meet those gyms, take those classes, get out there and build that network. Have some cards on hand when your patients are talking about, hey, I just really think I'm ready to get out there and do more. Lay them all out. Here's everything we know about all the gyms in the area. Let's talk about all your options and help you find the perfect home for you. I hope that kind of lights a fire under you guys if you have an eval coming in this afternoon on the ways that you can really implement all of these strength training principles to change their lives and also to get out there and make some connections in your community. SUMMARY If you are looking to join any of our pelvic classes, we've got our live courses. We actually have a ton coming up in the next couple months. We've got one in February, February 3rd and 4th in Bellingham, Washington. And then we've got three rolling out in March. Our first two are gonna be March 2nd and 3rd in Newark, California, and March 9th and 10th in Bismarck, North Dakota. Our next online cohort comes on March 5th. If you're interested in that L1 online cohort, hop into it, because we are, man, we're getting full. So grab your spot before there's not one, because if so, you've gotta wait another nine weeks after that March 5th cohort to hop into the next one. I hope you guys have a great Monday morning. Absolutely crush it. Thanks for joining. OUTRO Hey, thanks for tuning in to the PT on Ice daily show. If you enjoyed this content, head on over to iTunes and leave us a review, and be sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram at the Institute of Clinical Excellence. If you're interested in getting plugged into more ice content on a weekly basis while earning CEUs from home, check out our virtual ice online mentorship program at ptonice.com. 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 Dr. Christina Prevett // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, #ICEPelvic division leader Christina Prevett discusses her journey to becoming a pelvic floor PT. Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about our live pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy courses or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. Are you looking for more information on how to keep lifting weights while pregnant? Check out the ICE Pelvic bi-weekly newsletter! EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION INTRODUCTION Hey everyone, this is Alan. Chief Operating Officer here at ICE. Before we get started with today's episode, I want to talk to you about VersaLifts. Today's episode is brought to you by VersaLifts. Best known for their heel lift shoe inserts, VersaLifts has been a leading innovator in bringing simple but highly effective rehab tools to the market. If you have clients with stiff ankles, Achilles tendinopathy, or basic skeletal structure limitations keeping them from squatting with proper form and good depth, a little heel lift can make a huge difference. VersaLifts heel lifts are available in three different sizes and all of them add an additional half inch of drop to any training shoe, helping athletes squat deeper with better form. Visit www.vlifts.com/icephysio or click the link in today's show notes to get your VersaLifts today. CHRISTINA PREVETT Everyone and welcome to the PT on ICE daily show My name is Christina Prevett and I am one of the lead faculty within our pelvic health division Today I want to talk a little bit about kind of my journey in to pelvic PT and the reason why I want to do that is because when I first started in pelvic I was actually really adamant that I was never going to be a pelvic PT. It was not something that I wanted. It was not something that I wanted to do. And I want to talk to you a little bit about why I think that's important and where we have seen a shift in pelvic PT that I think is super beneficial. So you all haven't seen me on the podcast now for a while. You know that my start and my love is working in geriatrics, right? My PhD was in geriatrics. My business model was very focused on, with Stavoff, on healthy aging. I did a lot of bridge programming between one-on-one rehab and group fitness wellness for individuals with complexities with the idea of removing barriers to exercise, and optimizing as many facilitators as possible in kind of a medically supervised but not medically necessary type of way. And part of my PhD was really trying to get into this health and wellness space. And you know that fits the bias at ICE really beautifully because we truly believe in preventative healthcare versus our sick care system that we currently have. And part of that was to do a scoping review around where physical therapists could be involved in health and wellness. And I meant that as a primary and secondary prevention aim. So not once disease has already been established, but what to think about this bridge, identifying risk factors to potential issues, or to really think about population level health. And of course, there was a lot of things in the literature that lit up around, you know, chronic Z self-management and working and isolating at risk factors like blood pressure. But one of the other things that came up and came up really strongly in the evidence base was around perinatal care. And so a lot of people go into pelvic PT around their own experiences, and that was actually not the case for me. And so I had applied for a city grant. I was like, well, if this is where we are going and we want to take a lifespan approach, then let's try and get involved in exercise in the perinatal space. And so we applied for a grant, we were able to get grant funding, and we started a program called Strong Like Mom. it was a new area for me you know i did my research on like exercise this is a lot of postpartum exercise in canada we have a year of maternity leave so a lot of moms in the first year would bring their babies in it was really great i was kind of in a period of my life where my husband and i were talking about having kids so i got exposure to other moms and their experiences i got to talk through different pelvic health complaints. And from an external perspective, I was able to help manage a lot of those conditions. But I was not internally trained. And this was back 2018, 2019. And I was still adamant that I was not going to be internally trained. And here's why. I had this belief that I had to be a Volvo Cupcake type of person. And this is absolutely no, no negativity at those who go into pelvic and love it so much that they buy a costume where their head is the clitoris. Like we need those people because they reach individuals in such a unique way. But that was the way that I had interpreted going into pelvic. So I had my exercise class. I was talking about pelvic health issues. But I really truly thought that as soon as I became a pelvic PT, all I did was internal assessments. I stayed in the room with people in supine and I stopped getting an orthopedic caseload because everybody that I talked to, their entire caseload turned into pelvic. And I loved working with older adults. I loved working orthopedically. I saw a lot of people with complexities and multimorbidity. I loved that part of my job. And I did not want that to go away from me. And so in 2018, so I must've started this program in 2017. So we're talking some years now. In 2018, I was a national level weightlifter and I got pregnant with my daughter. And we got pregnant faster than we thought we were going to, which is such a blessing. But I was prepping for a weightlifting meet, trying to qualify for nationals again for 2019. And I already had the meat. I was like well into my prep. And so I was like, you know, I'm not worried about weight. I'm well off my weight category. I'm still gonna compete. And I remember the first time I went to snatch heavy and I made contact at my hip, I started to cry. And I knew that exercise was not bad. I had well gone into the literature with me being a PhD student around exercise and pregnancy, but the visceral, fear response and the thought that everything in my brain had said, I need to protect was real. And I was lucky. We had a referral network with individuals. We were working in a research program with a high-risk fetal medicine physician and obstetrician. And we were doing referrals back and forth for individuals with cardiovascular risk. That's a whole other conversation for another day. But in that moment, I reached out to him and I said, Hey, like I'm a weightlifter. And I sent him a video of a snatch. I was like, I'm prepping for a meet. What are your thoughts?" And his messaging was so clear. He said, that baby's so small, it is back in your pelvis, and your body is used to this. It's okay, you are going to be fine. And my fear melted. It melted. And I will never, never not be grateful for that interaction. And in that moment, I recognized one, how much fear we can have around pregnancy because it's so protected. But number two, how much that fear can be melted away by somebody in the obstetrical space that you trust, that allows that fear to extinguish. And so, This was all kind of happening. Again, I wasn't doing internal PT, but I started to feel this like gut pull to this space. But I still had this like interaction where I just did not want to do only internal assessments. This is kind of the origin story of pelvic. And so I was still not coming to terms with this, but I really wanted to start bridging towards this fitness. I had been doing Strong Like Mom for a couple of years. I was a national-level weightlifter on Instagram and social media. I was getting comments about my body prolapsing and all these things that were so fear-focused, and it started to just gut me that it was so fear-invoking. and I was going and I was interacting with other pelvic BTs, they were the ones who were making me afraid because they were the ones telling me that I was going to prolapse. They were the ones who were saying, and this is not against them because that is truly what we believed and what we were taught in our training. We have come so far to move away from that narrative, but that was where the narrative was in 2018. My staff member who was an internal trained PT and I went to fitness athlete and being in this space, we kind of took over a little bit, sorry guys. In this live course, talking about things like diastasis recti and talking about how to load the core and it very naturally for me became this teaching moment. And this was in 2018, 2019. And in that moment, because Alan was there, he was like, this needs to happen. This needs to happen. And even then. When I started teaching, I was like, I do so much externally. I've seen such great results. I know there's a referral network if I need it for looking at these interactions, but I'm not, I'm still resisting against it. So I was there and we have so much evidence around telemedicine. And it was just, it was still, I was still doing everything externally. And I was like, I'm not going to bridge that gap. And so you're probably wondering where it switched. It switched when I realized that I could do pelvic PT my way. I did not have to be a person who loved looking at vulvas on cupcakes in order to be unbelievably passionate about removing barriers to exercise. You have heard me say that very quickly, when people start interacting with the healthcare system, they start to be afraid. in females or peoples with uteruses where their fear often can start is in pregnancy because they want to protect and our medical system is designed to look for what is wrong and try and mitigate those risks. And I recognize that in order to be a frontline person, to be able to mitigate that messaging, the internal PT part was necessary. And so in 2019, I went back and started doing some internal training and the training was fantastic. I loved it, but it taught me the assessment. I spent a lot of time on the assessment and I was so thankful that my external training and just figuring out my own caseload over several years had allowed me to know the intervention side of things. And they had to marry. And so our online course is very focused on external techniques. That was where my expertise was. I started blending that with my internal techniques. And I realized that the internal assessment is a tool in our toolbox. It is not our profession. It is not our profession. And as I have started to interact and build more experience and all these types of things in this space, in tandem with some of the research side of things, I so sparingly use the internal assessment outside of often times if we're working with individuals with pain. But it is not who pelvic PT is. And when I removed that expectation, yeah, 100% this, when I removed that expectation that that is what my job was, that is what defined me as a pelvic PT, I became very free to explore this beautiful area of our profession. And I blend my orthopedic knowledge all the time. I use the information from the internal assessment to provide education. And as we were doing this, and as Alexis was coming into our division and all these things were happening, I realized that our online course would not be enough. It would not be enough because we had to be able to bridge from lying in supine to fitness. We were having this disconnect where we had exercise professionals who felt very good about being able to have all of these movements and interact with these different conditions. And then we have these pelvic PTs who are very good at the assessment aspect. But going from that assessment and early foundational graded exposure to getting individuals running and playing and expressing joy with different planes of movement and different unexpected changes in their body's positions, we had a disconnect there. And so our life course started to really take form in 2020. And I know that people may think that while we do it really differently in our pelvic course, than others and the reason why it's so different is that yes we teach the foundations of the internal but we teach it in the morning of the first day because it is a tool in our toolbox. It is not an entire entry-level course in our perspective. And so we teach it in Supine, and then we bridge that to standing because how are we going to figure out where people are leaking? Yes, Supine gives us tons of information, It allows us to get some orientation, and then we go into the standing assessment, and from there we bridge. And we spend the rest of the weekend bridging, because that is where our profession needs to go. Just like you were saying, we need to use the internal. It is an absolutely pivotal skill, but we need to do that and bridge to fitness, and we are not just pelvic PTs. We are pelvic orthopedic PTs that blend everything that we know within our medical training in order to drive a fitness forward message. And so now I am loud and proud that I am an internally trained pelvic PT and I leverage it in my practice every single week. I'm a part-time practicing clinician right now because of my research. and it gives me so much insight. My patients do amazing, but it's not because of my fingers and their vulva. It is because it is the basis of which we build our foundations, just like I'm not going to just do Kegels, right? I'm going to teach the coordination of the pelvic floor to bridge to function. That is the same thing that we are doing in this fitness forward pelvic PT approach. It is why I hope that when I share my story, that somebody resonates with it. Somebody who has hesitated and said, I do not want this to be who I become. And I hope it gives you freedom, that it gives you this unbelievable understanding of the bottom of the core canister. So if you are interacting with someone who has hip pain or back pain or abdominal pain, you are interacting with it. You are interacting with the pelvic floor. And it will give you this idea that the training is not going to put you into this pigeonhole that you cannot get out of. All right, that is end for me. If you are interested in figuring out our internal assessment, we have so many live courses coming up over the beginning of 2024. I'm gonna be in Raleigh, North Carolina. We only have three spots left for that course. This weekend, end of the month, Alexis is doing a course in Hendersonville. And then beginning of February, I am going to be in Bellingham, Washington. doing all things pelvic PT. So if you are interested, let us know. Otherwise, have a really wonderful start to your week and we will talk to you all soon. OUTRO Hey, thanks for tuning in to the PT on Ice daily show. 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William Klein is a Brooklyn-based physical therapist specializing in treating men's health and pelvic floor. His background as a yoga instructor and passion for learning have helped inform his clinical practice. He can be reached at @willkdpt Instagram, and is currently working on posting educational content on that account. 

Dr. Kara Fanelli is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Clinical Specialist in women's health PT at Indigo Wellness. For 30 minutes, I asked her what pelvic PT is and how it can help you whether you're struggling with painful periods, constipation, or even postpartum. Find Kara: https://www.indigowellnessgroup.com/meet-our-team Or on social: https://www.instagram.com/karafanelli_pt/ EPISODE BREAKDOWN 1:23 — Meet Dr. Kara  3 — What does pelvic PT actually help?  7 — How pelvic PT can help pain with sex 10:30 — Is pelvic PT only for women postpartum?  13 — What happens during a pelvic PT consultation? 16 — A holistic approach to your pelvic health  18 — What to ask yourself if you're curious about your pelvic health 22 — How pelvic health can help women after a C-section or vaginal delivery?  24 — When should  you see pelvic PT if you're trying to conceive or already pregnant? 

Solstice Physiotherapy Founders, Erica Michitsch and Kara Mortifoglio and their team talk about pelvic health.  We discuss sex and the pelvis, who needs to see a pelvic floor therapist and what is involve with physiotherapy for the pelvis.website: solsticept.cominstagram: @solsticephysio

This week we are speaking to Dr. Amanda Sneed. Dr. Amanda Sneed is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist were she works in her private practice in Texas assisting women with childbirth recovery, pelvic pain, and age related pelvic changes. She is a mother to 5 amazing kids and wife to an army veteran, is House Ravenclaw, and enjoys crafting, traveling, and cooking in her free time. You can find her at the below! Instagram @HealthandHealing PT Facebook: Health and Healing Physical Therapy TikTok: @Dr.amanda.s Follow us on instagram @youthebosspod As of the recording and airing of this episode, Amanda has taken a step back from her practice.

On today's episode, Julie shares her main takeaways from pelvic floor physical therapy, including what the process is like, what she learned along the way, and how it led her to becoming a pelvic floor physical therapist herself. You'll learn what the "pelvic floor" is, how resilient female athletes are, and steps you can take to become more pelvic healthy starting today! www.instagram.com/goalsetmindset_jb

Ivy Tumlinson shares with Adriana the overwhelming challenges of her postpartum experience after being overjoyed by her fast and furious unmedicated hospital birth. She explains the lactation issues that lead her to exclusively pump and the difficulties in healing her pelvic floor, as well as why she recommends everyone have a Pelvic PT assessment and be familiar with their breast pump before their baby arrives.Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Understanding Acupuncture From a Physiological Lens, our episode on Talking Pelvic Health with a PT, and our episode called All About Pumping!You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

New moms often hear to ‘take it easy' during the postpartum period, but how do you know if you're doing too much? And how long does this postpartum period last? In Kumbay'all episode 60 Amanda shares the 5 main signs that you're doing too much after baby arrives.  In this episode Amanda discusses and describes: The window she calls the ‘maximum protection phase' - how long it lasts, the different stages within this period, and what general guidelines for activity that she suggests during each stage The top 5 signs that you're doing too much postpartum What to do when your body gives you those signs Other signals that might indicate that you're doing too much postpartum and how to get help We hope this episode provides validation, support, and encouragement to you. Having a baby is a life-changing event in more ways than one, and it's important to give yourself grace, time, and as much support as you can get.  About Amanda: Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is the founder and owner of Renew Pelvic Health, and has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years. For the last 15 years Amanda has focused on helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Amanda believes in a holistic approach and focuses on treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. Besides extensive manual therapy techniques and individualized exercise prescription, she fosters wellness by encouraging good nutrition, stress management, and patient education as an integral part of empowering all of her patients. She is passionate about preventing pelvic floor issues and supporting her patients through the life transitions that we know affect the pelvic floor so strongly - pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, and before/after surgery. Amanda and her team see patients at Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA and she creates online courses in pelvic health through Progressive Pelvic Education. In addition, she is the creator and host of the podcast Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! Other options for support include: Postpartum Support International or 1-800-944-4773 Find a Pelvic PT at PelvicGuru.com or PelvicRehab.com Kumbay'all Episode 58: Fourth Trimester Wisdom from a Postpartum Doula with Colleen Goidel Kumbay'all Episode 34: Early Postpartum Healing Kumbay'all Episode 35: Top 10 Tips for Holistic Postpartum Healing Progressive Pelvic Education - check out Amanda's current course offerings and get on the wait list for her homebirth prep course! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda's practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook

If you've ever wondered "why do I need these pros and where do I start?" this episode is for you! Learn the main roles of each of these pros and the differences between them. Having a team of experts to support you through pregnancy and recovery is CRUCIAL! Knowing what role each of those expert plays is how you can build a team of your own.JOIN MY FREE PRE-POSTPARTUM FITNESS COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/chloepufftraining Connect with me on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloepuff Instagram: @chloepufftraining & @musclesmotherhoodmotivation Tik Tok: @chloepuff_training Twitter: @beboldbefitWWW.CHLOEPUFFTRAINING.COM

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Did you know 1 in 2 women pees when they sneeze?Because of this, Happy Sneeze is building a solutionthat works for those of uswith small humans and big lives. Urinary incontinence is overwhelmingly caused by childbirth.  Yet, most women are never asked about it, and on average, it takes us six years to get treatment.We can do better for the people that will push the next generation of human beings into this Planet. Help Happy Sneeze (and yourself) with their mission to bring Pelvic PT to everyone. Click the link below to join their test program today! It's free and can free you from incontinence forever no matter how long ago you gave birth! https://www.happysneeze.com Instagram@thehappysneezeprogram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/douladangthing/support

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This episode is all about a usually unspoken subject that isn't just for seniors and new moms - the pelvic floor! Jenny is joined by Body Transformation Coach and Pelvic Floor Expert Nicole Thorne, who opens our eyes and minds about what exactly the pelvic floor is, why this core part of a women's body has such a profound affect on our overall wellness and functionality, and what symptoms to watch out for if you may be experiencing pelvic floor issues. Spoiler alert: Leaking is NOT normal and it can be corrected!!  Nicole Thorne Links and References:Interested in working with Nicole one on one? Fill out her questionnaire HERE to get started!Follow Nicole on IGFollow Nicole on FbNicole Thorne Fitness website  Save $100 off Your MAXPRO Fitness here  JOIN The YOUR BEST BODY PRIVATE COMMUNITY and for the Password say "Jenny invited me"JOIN The YOUR BEST BODY PROGRAM  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. STRONG Fitness Magazine Subscription Use discount code STRONGGIRL  ResourcesSTRONG Fitness MagazineSTRONG Fitness Magazine on IGTeam Strong GirlsCoach JVB Follow Jenny on social mediaInstagramFacebookYouTube

For many people, the holidays mean traveling. Traveling can be stressful mentally and physically and that is why the PSA girls are here to give you all the tips for maintaining a healthy pelvic floor while you're on the go. From avoiding travel induced constipation to stress management techniques, this episode has all you need to help you get to your holiday destination with minimal physical worry.

As a doctor of physical therapy specializing in pelvic health, Nidhi is quite well-informed during her pregnancy, and had hoped to have an unmedicated birth with limited or no interventions. As her pregnancy develops, Nidhi learns she has gestational diabetes and goes on insulin and baby has an abnormal quad screen. In light of these things, her OB pushes to induce at 39 weeks, but she advocates to delay the induction until the fluid tests low a day before her estimated due date. She agrees to the induction at that point, but is thankful on the other side of birth to have bought more time because her son actually measured small at the time of birth, contrary to what often happens with gestational diabetes. Nidhi also shares about her severe tearing due to the use of the vacuum, and details her frustration with the lack of helpfulness of medical care in the postpartum period. Subscribe for email updates Show notes (transcript, resources, photos) Connect: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | podcast@birthmattersnyc.com

The first time we did an episode about the pelvic floor, Anita learned that y'all needed that education just as much as she did. She revisits the topic with a focus on access for trans and gender nonconforming folks. Two providers reflect on the sexuality education that has informed their approaches to treatment, and a patient shares his experience navigating pelvic pain with providers who weren't always well-informed about treating trans patients. Meet the guests: Markus Harwood-Jones, an author and TikTok user under the name @markusbones, shares his experience with pelvic floor physical therapy Alex Papale, a pelvic health physical therapist and sex educator, talks about the barriers to pelvic PT for trans, nonbinary and gender nonconforming folks Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai, a sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality counselor, introduces ways that patients can advocate for themselves Read the transcript | Review the podcast Follow Embodied on Twitter and Instagram

Carrie Pagliano is a Pelvic PT and passionate runner helping people return to running postpartum. Carrie breaks down the myths, misconceptions and guidelines surrounding this phase in a runner's life and answers the following questions: 1.) What are the running postpartum guidelines? 2.) What symptoms dictate someone isn't ready for running? 3.) What elements should be included to help people return to running? 4.) What are some common Pelvic Floor myths? Find Carrie on Instagram or at CarriePagliano.com Also check out her podcast: "Fit Mom Postpartum" Run Smarter YouTube Channel Become a patron! Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Smarter App IOS or Android  Podcast Facebook group Run Smarter Course with code 'PODCAST' for 3-day free trial.

On today's episode, Christa chats with Pelvic Floor Therapist, Dr. Sara Reardon, also known as The Vagina Whisperer. We chat all about the importance of pelvic floor health, from what causes a weakened or tense floor to ways women can help tighten or relax their pelvic floor, plus how breastfeeding and lactation can affect pelvic floor health.    Check out her links:  Pelvic Floor Online Platform with Exercises, Education and one-on-one online consults with Pelvic PT: www.thevagwhisperer.com  FREE DOWNLOAD: How to Take Great Care of Your Pelvic Floor, a free guide for some simple, do-able, totally-not-weird tips to take better care of your down there.  Follow her on Instagram: @the.vagina.whisperer and on TikTok: @thevagwhisperer  DON'T MISS THIS!Get 20% OFF on our NEW Mini Lactation Cookies! Available here: https://bit.ly/MKBCookieBites  Join our Peanut Pod (MomTalks with Christa) group! Download the Peanut app here: https://www.peanut-app.io/Be part of our email list to get exclusive updates, beta tester opportunities, free mommy resources, giveaways, and more! : https://bit.ly/3aikMJv   Currently pregnant? Planning on breastfeeding but don't know where to start? Download our FREE Breastfeeding Starter Pack now! Get it here: https://bit.ly/3KQKliwJoin our Private Facebook Group: New Moms - Breastfeeding & More Support Group by Mommy Knows Best: https://bit.ly/3gQIF9z    This episode was sponsored by Mommy Knows Best. Mommy Knows Best is a brand dedicated to empowering all moms on their journey with support, tips, and products to help boost their milk supply.   Visit Mommy Knows Best at www.mommyknowsbest.com or follow us on Instagram @mommyknowsbest   Subscribe to the Mommy Knows Best YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/Mommyknowsbest   MomTalks with Christa and Mommy Knows Best are committed to providing informational, motivational, and inspiring videos to all moms. Statements in this video are for informational purposes only and are not to be taken as medical advice or recommendation. Any health concern or condition should be brought to the attention of your doctor.   

Pelvic floor pain and tension doesn't have to be in your life.  In this episode we discuss how Pelvic Floor PT can help across the board in Pelvic Pain conditions.  Pelvic PT helps even if you don't pee in your pants  

In this case report from a male patient who scheduled a remote consultation, my biggest takeaway was the lack of functional assessment he had received.He was dealing with pelvic pain, urinary urgency/frequency, post-void dribbling, incontinence during exercise and pain with sitting.While he had been to two different pelvic PTs, and did have minor improvements, his life was still very different.  Normally an avid runner, he had cut running out completely (after usually doing 70-80 miles a week).  Sitting caused such pain he switched to a standing desk, without actually addressing his underlying issues.In talking with him, together we saw five different areas where a more functional assessment and treatment could (and I would argue, should) have been done.  Hope you enjoy this case report!PelviCon Recording Now Available for Order: Pre-Sale Ends Friday (9/2)!It's an all-time speaker lineup you won't want to miss!  Make sure you're a part of the first-ever PelviCon.  Get $50 off when you pre-order now (for only $297) at www.pelvicon.com/recording!Essential Pelvic Strengthening: Not Your Mama's KegelsIf you're looking into ways to treat more functionally, make sure you've checked out the "Essential Pelvic Strengthening: Not Your Mama's Kegels" course!  It's all about how to move from an isolated strength approach to treating in a system.  Nearly 300 of you have already been through it, helping create Pelvic PT 2.0!  (www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels)About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered.

Urinary incontinence (leaking) is an incredibly common struggle for runners, both male and female. Specifically for women, more than 50% of athletes report dealing with leakage. Understandably this struggle is underreported and often unaided when people do ask for help. Andrea and Megan interview Dr. Beth Shelly, a pelvic floor specialist. Dr. Shelly dives into the research on leakage, the anatomy of the pelvic floor, risk factors, treatment and more. Beth Shelly is a Doctor of Physical Therapy board certified in women's health and biofeedback for pelvic floor dysfunction. She has practiced for over 35 years, specializing in women's and men's health. Beth completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa in 2007 with the completion of her research in the methods PTs use to learn PFM examination. Her private practice in Illinois specializes in pelvic health and lymphedema. You can also find her on Facebook and Instagram. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 08:18 - An overview of urinary incontienance 11:50 - The musulature of the pelvic floor 18:30 - Risk factors for urinary leakage in runners 26:06 - Possible causes of urinary leakage 30:58 - How a pelvic floor physical therapist can help runners 42:03 - Assessing a runner's abdominal and pelvic strength 57:06 - The use of biofeeback technology 1:02:54 - How to find a pelvic floor specalist 1:09:26 - Wrap-up --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doctors-of-running/support

Do you ever feel like you're ‘broken' or a ‘mess'? Especially if you learn something new about yourself or your body that you weren't aware of before? You're not alone!  But we also want to help you re-frame those feelings of overwhelm or discouragement. In today's quick pep talk, Amanda gives some perspective and a big dose of love. She also shares three affirmations you can do anytime you're feeling overwhelmed.  We hope that today's episode will encourage you and help you give yourself a little more grace and understanding.  About Amanda: Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is a pelvic physical therapist in Atlanta, GA with more than 15 years of experience helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Dr. Shipley believes in a holistic approach and focuses on treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. After having two unmedicated homebirths, Dr. Shipley is especially passionate about helping birthing people have as smooth a childbirth as possible. She believes that everyone would benefit from seeing a pelvic physical therapist during pregnancy. Dr. Shipley sees patients at her practice, Renew Pelvic Health, and creates online courses in pelvic health through Progressive Pelvic Education. In addition, she is the creator and host of the podcast Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda's practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook Progressive Pelvic Education - online courses on pelvic health @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

Christina Prevett // #PPPonICE // www.ptonice.com 

Are we still using the biceps analogy for the pelvic floor?  Trying to explain the length-tension relationship?  There's a better way!In the Essential Pelvic Strengthening: Not Your Mama's Kegels course I teach we should be explaining the pelvic floor more as a trampoline.It's a more nuanced analogy that helps explain resting tone, how important the surrounding structure is, and how the pelvic floor behaves in a more involuntary fashion.Check out the 'sode for why I think it's a better analogy for ourselves and our patients!Essential Pelvic StrengtheningIf you'd like to learn more about how the pelvic floor is much more like a trampoline - along with standing assessments, how to make ANY exercise a pelvic floor exercise, and move beyond just an Isolationist (Kegel-based) approach - make sure to check out the Essential Pelvic Strengthening  (www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels).  We hope you join us there and join the Pelvic PT 2.0 Movement!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Are you having chronic pain and discomfort in your body? You might have overlooked your pelvic health. Join Dr. Betty DeLass as she shares interesting facts about your pelvic health. She shares how people should think differently in dealing with any chronic pain and discomfort in which people think what's common is normal. Dr. Betty explains why it's not necessary to live with that chronic condition and that you can totally do something about it. She also shares how care from a Pelvic PT can help in different situations, especially for women dealing with painful periods, during and after pregnancy.   About the Guest:  Dr. Betty is the founder and owner of Reborn Pelvic Health & Wellness, LLC. She is extremely passionate about changing the standard of care before, during and after pregnancy, because POSTPARTUM IS FOREVER! Dr. Betty is a world-class pelvic health expert. She is a physical therapist by trait and has helped 1000s of people throughout her 10+ year career function, feel and move better! She received her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madision. She truly believes that we are meant to live life to the fullest and she wants that for you, too! Website: www.rebornphw.com About the Host: Amanda Elise Love is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who teaches women how to cook simple but delicious allergy-friendly healthy meals and to integrate a holistic approach through mind, body, and spirit. Amanda also has a long history of illness which culminated with the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia at the age of 20 in 2010. She holds a diploma as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, certifications in gut health, culinary nutrition, and more. Join the Cooking with Love Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3y67neb (https://bit.ly/3y67neb)  Connect with Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaeliselove/ (https://www.instagram.com/amandaeliselove/)   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Is pelvic physical therapy helpful if you give birth via C-section? In Kumbay'all episode 32 Amanda discusses this question in detail, including topics such as: - How do changes during pregnancy affect your pelvic floor? - What additional considerations does a C-section present to postpartum healing? - How can pelvic physical therapy help with postpartum healing? - What things are pelvic physical therapists able to help you prevent after a C-section? No matter how you're planning to give birth, this episode gives helpful information! If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support!  www.renewpelvichealth.com courses.progressivepelviceducation.com

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Katie Moise Simmons, pelvic physical therapist and owner of @ATLPelvicHealth. Katie shares a ton of helpful information related to bladder, bowel, and sexual function. If you haven't heard of Pelvic PT, you need to! I truly believe every woman can benefit from this at some point in her life, so be sure to share this episode with a friend. Mentioned in this podcast: The PCOS Pregnancy Protocol - apply here Connect with Dr. Katie on Instagram @thePeachyPelvis / @ATLPelvicHealth or learn more on her website. Find a Pelvic PT on PelvicGuru.com or PelvicRehab.com Stay in touch... To work with Dr. Danielle, please click here to schedule your strategy session. For inquiries, please email info@drdanielledesroche.com Website: www.drdanielledesroche.com Tiktok: @drdanielle.nd Instagram: @drdanielle.nd The information provided in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and is not to be taken as medical advice. Please consult your health care provider before beginning or stopping any new treatment.

Are you working a dead-end job but afraid to leave if your new business fails? Are you ready to find the courage to face your fears and make a change that improves your life? Welcome to the PelviBiz Podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Kelly Alhooie, founder of OrthoPelvic Physical Therapy, Pelvic Health Business Grower, and PelviBiz Podcast. In this week's episode, I will be joined by Dr. Brandie Freeman, PT, DPT, MEd, and APHC. Brandie was called into the field of pelvic health after healing from her own chronic pelvic pain following the birth of her two children. She graduated with the highest honors from Baylor University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree after leaving her career as a state and national award-winning chemistry educator to serve her community as a pelvic physical therapist. She is the owner and founder of Connect Pelvic Health and Physical Therapy, a burgeoning pelvic health clinic in Acworth, Georgia. We will touch on such topics as: Her mindset shifts from being a High School Teacher to a Physical Therapist Start the progress slow and steady  Invest in your business success by investing in yourself.  How can you genuinely invest in your health and find time freedom? Creating an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by proving a Pelvic PT.  Your business will start to grow if you start taking care of yourself.   Reach out to Brandy:   IG: @connectpelvichealth Email: brandie@connectpelvichealth.com website: http://www.connectpelvichealth.com/ (www.connectpelvichealth.com) Have any questions about the topics covered in this podcast? Email Me at pelvichealthbusiness@gmail.com Ready to Join a community of pelvic healthcare professionals? Learn how to grow your business, expand your client base and create time & financial freedom.JOIN THE PelviBiz FACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/679455986178687 ( HERE!)

Have you felt lost, confused, unsupported, unheard, and hopeless when interacting with healthcare providers across all specialties? Have you been in an appointment and felt you were not receiving the care you need? Are you looking for a safe space to be nurtured and empowered and to heal physically as well as mentally as a woman?  Welcome to the Collaborative Connections by OrthoPelvic PT! We're your host, Dr. Kelly Alhooie, and Molli Atallah. In this week's episode, we will be joined by Dr. Taylor Taylor. Taylor became interested in Chiropractic when a high school injury left her defeated and searching all corners of the medical field for an answer. Not only was she unable to run cross country and track, but her confidence in my body's ability to heal was diminishing. It wasn't until she found a Chiropractor that treated her using Active Release Techniques (ART)  that she fully healed. The quick recovery and boost in confidence inspired her and became determined to go down a path that would help others find solutions to complex injuries and medical issues.   We will touch on such topics as: The frustrating experience she had while researching and many sleepless nights stressing about the quality of care for both women and children.  The most significant impact of learning and knowing Pelvic PT on women.  Empowering and helping women's health, such as symptoms, nutrition, and disease prevention. It's not just about pregnancy when it comes to women's health. It's about the whole woman.   Reach out to Taylor:  Instagram: @lunawellnesscollective Website: http://www.lunawellnessco.com (www.lunawellnessco.com) | http://www.linktr.ee/Drtaylor (www.linktr.ee/Drtaylor)  Find OrthoPelvic PT: Website: https://orthopelvicpt.com/ (https://orthopelvicpt.com/) Instagram: @orthopelvicpt TikTok: @orthopelvicpt1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT (https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthoPelvicPT)

In today's episode, Dr. Tanya answers three of the most common questions she gets in her Pelvic PT clinic: Will my vagina look different after giving birth? Will sex feel different after giving birth? Will my partner notice a difference in penetrative intercourse after I give birth? Listen and find out all the answers! This episode is brought to you by the founders of Papaya Health, Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set PT, DPT and Dr. Tanya Goodrich PT, DPT. As physical therapy clinic owners specializing in female healthcare, and moms who've been there, they know a thing or two about vaginas and pelvic health. Interested in even more PT care for everything down there? For every stage of womanhood for postpartum, teens, pregnancy, and more visit Papaya Health today! Our full website and postpartum course: www.papaya.health Instagram: www.Instagram.com/papaya.health Facebook: www.facebook.com/wearepapayahealth Download our FREE Postpartum Exercise guide: https://www.papaya.health/essential-guide

How do we best collaborate with physicians?This 'sode dives into how we can best help our patients navigate the medical system.When we refer we often make two different mistakes: 1) blind trust in physicians or 2) disregarding their expertise.The truth is somewhere in the middle, and the magic is in the middle!We go through how to best help your patient receive multidisciplinary care and how to guide their healing journey in this 'sode!Essential Pelvic Strengthening Course: Registration ClosingIf you'd like training in how to actually implement the Adaptive Strengthening Approach in your practice, make sure to register for the Essential Pelvic Strengthening  (www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels).  Open for registration now!  We hope you join us there and join the Pelvic PT 2.0 Movement!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

In this 'sode we start to explore the problem of student loan debt, stagnant wages and how our profession came to our current troubles.So many of us graduate with huge student loan debts and no feasible plan to repay them in a reasonable amount of time.  Our wages certainly haven't caught up with the cost of our education.There's one primary reason why - insurance companies dictate how much we are able to make in this field.  Check out this 'sode if you're struggling with student loan debt as we explore the major factors shaping our field.Adaptive Approach and Essential Pelvic StrengtheningIf you'd like training in how to actually implement the Adaptive Strengthening Approach in your pactice, make sure to register for the Essential Pelvic Strengthening  (www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels).  We hope you join us there and join the Pelvic PT 2.0 Movement!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Is it hard for you to be proud of yourself?  Or at least to say that you're proud of yourself?  All too often we struggle to articulate what we're proud of!Looking back at how far we've come is so important.  We can take lessons and motivation from where we've been.  One of the most impactful exercises we had with our Pelvic PT Rising Business Mentorship Retreat was asking that very question - "what are you most proud of?"Despite being kick-ass business owners and awesome clinicians, many of us struggle to be able to answer such a simple question.  While we could have gone around and said 5 different things we were proud of for them, it was hard for many to say it about themselves.So in this special, 200th 'sode of the Pelvic PT Rising Podcast, we wanted to model that and talk about some of the things we're most proud of since starting this podcast and the Pelvic PT Rising business.  Enjoy, and looking forward to the next 200 'sodes with you all - so grateful for every person who listens, comments, reviews or reaches out about our 'sodes!Essential Pelvic Strengthening Course: Registration ClosingIf you'd like training in how to actually implement the Adaptive Strengthening Approach in your practice, make sure to register for the Essential Pelvic Strengthening  (www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels).  Open for registration now!  We hope you join us there and join the Pelvic PT 2.0 Movement!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

One of the most common questions we've gotten is "what is an Adaptive Strengthening Approach, anyway?"  It's a term we introduce and teach about in the Essential Pelvic Strengthening: Not Your Mama's Kegels course, but wanted to give the overview here!It's best compared with the traditional, isolationist approach.  In this 'sode we go through the different...GoalsProgressionsPositionsAssessmentsVoluntary or Involuntary TrainingAnd how much fun it can be!If you'd like to learn more, make sure to check out the Essential Pelvic Strengthening course (registration is open until March 28th for the first cohort) at www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels.Adaptive Approach and Essential Pelvic StrengtheningIf you'd like training in how to actually implement the Adaptive Strengthening Approach in your rpactice, make sure to register for the Essential Pelvic Strengthening  (www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels).  Open for registration this week!  We hope you join us there and join the Pelvic PT 2.0 Movement!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

When and how should we be doing functional assessments in standing, quadruped, bridging, during exercises, etc.?I think we would all agree we should be assessing the pelvic floor in functional positions.  Just like an ortho PT watches to assess how their patient is doing an exercise, except we can't 'see' what the pelvic floor is doing without our own assessment.But if we all acknowledge we should be assessing the pelvic floor functionally, why is it just not being done?In this 'sode we discussing standing and functional evaluations and the barriers in the way of treating the way we say we want to treat.Standing Assessment and Essential Pelvic Strengthening CourseIf you'd like training in how and when to do a standing or functional pelvic assessment, make sure to register for the Essential Pelvic Strengthening  (www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels).  Open for registration this week!  We hope you join us there and join the Pelvic PT 2.0 Movement!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

How do we have the courage to change our minds, our techniques and our clinical practice?  Because it does take major courage!We've been thinking about this because we're so excited to have the Essential Pelvic Strengthening (www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels) now open for registration!Nicole discusses some of her major shifts and changes in clinical practice over her career and how important it is to continue to grow.We know how hard it can be to change and get out of your comfort zone.  There will be a new learning curve.  Growth is difficult!That's why we actually added a whole module in the course about 'how do I ACTUALLY implement this new information and make it stick?'  We foresee some of the challenges and help guide you through them!Essential Pelvic Strengthening: Not Your Mama's Kegels!If you're listening to this 'sode the Essential Pelvic Strengthening  (www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels) is now live and open for registration!  We hope you join us there and join the Pelvic PT 2.0 Movement!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

How do we move into the next stage of pelvic health?In this 'sode we introduce the Essential Pelvic Strengthening course and explain why it's so important to move beyond an isolationist approach to the Adaptive Strength Approach (TM).Over the last 80 years the pelvic health field has been focusing on getting more and more efficient at isolating the pelvic floor.  But what if there's a completely different way to treat?One that is more functional.  More individualized.  Acknowledges the pelvic floor works within a broader system.  At our core, all of us recognize we want to be treating in a more functional, individualized way.  But we don't have the tools, system or framework to actually make it happen.That's what the Essential  Pelvic Strengthening: Not Your Mama's Kegels's course provides.  Make sure to get on the wait list (www.pelvicptrisking.com/kegels) for all the details and early bird access!Pelvic Floor Strengthening CourseMany of you know I've spent the last six months (or my entire career, depending on how you look at it) preparing a course helping us to rethink how we strengthen the pelvic floor.  We'll have an exciting announcement coming up, so make sure you're on the wait list (www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels) for all the details!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Dr. Jessica Gingerich // #PPPonICE // www.ptonice.com 

On this episode of the podcast we're talking with Julia Di Paolo about her work as a physiotherapist and how someone should return to exercise in the postpartum period.Purchasing through these links is a simple way to support me at no extra cost to you! As an Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you!Resources Julia Mentioned:Pregnancy Fitness Book: https://mydou.la/Pregnancy-FitnessBellies Inc. Ab System: https://mydou.la/bellies-inc PhysioExcellence Website: http://www.physioexcellence.ca/My PFM - Pelvic Floor Muscles: https://www.mypfm.com/(Dilators+) Intimate Rose: https://www.intimaterose.com/Lynn Schulte Prolapse Support: https://instituteforbirthhealing.com/motherhood-page/Kim Vopni's Buff Muff App: https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffappOMGyes.com: https://www.omgyes.com/Susan Bratton - Intimacy Coach: https://susanbratton.com/Ramona Horton, DPT: https://pelvicrehab.com/practitioner/ramona-c-horton-mpt/Find a pelvic health care professional:Pelvic Health Solutions (Canada): https://mydou.la/Pelvic-Finder-CAAcademy of Pelvic Health: APTA Pelvic Health (US): https://mydou.la/PT-Locator-USBooksJessica Drummond's “Outsmart Endo”: https://mydou.la/OutsmartEndoKim Vopni's “Your Pelvic Floor & Prepare to Push”: https://www.vaginacoach.com/booksIna May Gaskin Books: https://mydou.la/InaMayGaskinThe ball I gave Julia for her feet: https://mydou.la/tfc-foot-kitHow to find Julia onlineWebsite: http://physioexcellence.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysioExcellence-106478056070330Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physioexcellence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/physioexellence?s=11Submit questions for next episode with Julia!She offered to answer any questions my listeners have, and you can submit anonymous questions via this link, and we will do another episode with Julia to answer your questions!Thanks for listening!

Have you ever wondered what your hosts do when they aren't helping people keep their pants dry? Callie and Rachel take a break from the heavier stuff to discuss what they do in their free time, what they were like in physical therapy school and how their relationship has evolved.

We are talking about what Pelvic Physical Therapy is including how it can help with incontinence, pelvic pain (pain with intercourse, pain during menstrual cycles, pain associated with endometriosis, PCOS, interstitial cystitis) constipation, pelvic organ prolapse, pre/postnatal care and rehabilitation. So many of these issues are common but not normal and Pelvic PT can help!

In this episode I chat with friend and colleague, Hannah Jefferson of Soul and Lune Wellness. Hannah has direct experience with a variety of hormonal birth control methods, all of which ended up not working out for her. She eventually found her way to managing her fertility with the fertility awareness method. She also shares about period pain & pelvic PT for painful intercourse.  From Hannah's Site: "In the world we live in today, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We live so very much in our heads, oftentimes forgetting about our physical bodies and all that they can offer us. Eventually, pathologies begin to show up, whether it be physical pains, anxiety, depression, lack of clarity, etc. This is where I come in. I am here to remind you of what it is to be connected with not only your physical body, but your energetic and emotional body. When we are in tune with ourselves, the possibilities for what we as humans can do are endless." Find Hannah: Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/soulandlunewellness/ Podcast-https://soulandlunewellness.com/podcast Website-https://soulandlunewellness.com/ Find Holly: Website-https://rosebudwellness.com/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/ Shop-https://rosebudwellness.com/shop/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wombwisdom/message

Gráinne Donnelly is a mama of 4. She founded Absolute Physio as a pelvic health focused physiotherapy clinic in 2013 and since then the business has evolved into something quite unique. While still running private select pelvic health services in her clinic in Northern Ireland, she also offers virtual pelvic health and educational services to a wider international footprint. She also offers consultancy services for businesses requiring specialist pelvic health insight and guidance. The focus of the clinic is now advanced pelvic health evaluations and research development, specifically linked to the biopsychosocial factors around postpartum running and her Postpartum Running Guidelines. Check out Gráinne's Podcast: At Your Cervix For more of Gráinne Donnelly, please visit https://www.instagram.com/absolute.physio/ on Instagram https://absolute.physio/ on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit https://www.instagram.com/wegotherepodcast/ on Instagram https://wegotherepodcast.podbean.com/  on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.* *Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent that of Lexi Miles Corrin and or Nikki Bergen.*    

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jen Morgan about pelvic PT, collaboration, and the cash-based model. Dr. Jen Morgan is the owner of Centrality Physical Therapy and Wellness. She graduated from A.T. Still University with a doctoral degree in physical therapy and an intense passion for helping individuals optimize their pelvic health & live their best lives! From incontinence of any kind, pelvic pain, or pregnancy & postpartum clients, she loves treating it. She has experience treating patients using a blend of orthopedic, pelvic, visceral, and neural manipulation techniques. With this knowledge, Jen spends time out of the clinic as a TA for the Herman and Wallace Institute & is a TA candidate for the Barral Institute. Jen has a history of establishing & growing successful pelvic health programs for both hospital outpatient and outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinics, but has switched to a cash-based PT model; with her most recent adventure of re-locating her cash-based practice to her new home state, Connecticut. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Jen taught yoga for almost a decade and focused her time on teaching yoga teachers the intricate relationships of human anatomy & the nervous system. When not working, you can find Jen doing yoga or lifting, baking, binge-watching The Office or Schitt's Creek with her husband and pup. @doc_jenmorganwww.centralitywellness.comSubscribe, download, and rate!Follow @dpt.stephwww.dptsteph.com

In this episode, we examine pregnancy, birth, race, and consent through Dr. Tasha Darden's unique lens of pelvic physical therapist and doula. During her pregnancy, she realized “​​that it was really hard to find a doula that looked like me” and since has become the provider she needed. She shares all you need to know about doulas and how they support people in birth. But we can't talk about improving birth outcomes without talking about consent and obstetric violence. Tasha shares the Planned Parenthood model of consent: FRIES along with tips for discussing birth trauma postpartum. Finally, we dive deep into the effects of misogyny, patriarchy, and racism on pregnancy and postpartum experiences. This is a MUST listen-to episode for anyone working with pregnancy/postpartum folks!  -- Dr. Tasha Darden PT, DPT is a Pelvic Physical Therapist and Full Spectrum Doula. She is the owner of Physiodoula, which has a mission to help women shift from surviving to thriving in all phases of their lives. She is passionate about being an advocate in the birth room and in the greater Los Angeles community and has created a program called Reclaim Postpartum. It aims to support Black women and families in postpartum with supplies for parents and babies, meals, hands-on support, and access to free resources such as lactation consultants, physical and occupational therapists, mental health services, etc.  Dr. Tasha feels that there is a lack of accessibility to basic pelvic and sexual health, especially in black and brown communities. She is active on Instagram sharing knowledge about all aspects of women's health including self-care, holistic approaches to healing, optimizing pelvic floor function, body literacy, labor preparation, postpartum recovery, the impact of racism on health, and debunking pelvic health myths. Highlights from our conversation in Episode 32 (0:34) Introducing Dr. Tasha, physiodoula! (4:57) How pelvic PT and doula practice have helped her provide a holistic view with clients (8:42) Defining birth trauma  (12:47) Screening for birth trauma as a pelvic PT in a trauma-informed way  (19:11) What is a doula, what they do, their training, barriers to and benefits of working with a doula (30:31) Racism - not race - is responsible for poorer health outcomes  (33:31) Defining obstetric violence (36:00) Obtaining true consent with FRIES  (43:40) What would happen if we started by saying we are partners in your care? (53:11) Tasha's Lightning Round Thank you for listening to The Conscious Clinician. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review for the podcast so we can reach more people! Resources from Episode 32 (2:09) Reclaim Postpartum Community Initiative in LA  (23:20) Episode 26: Supporting New Parents' Health with Catherine O'Brien, MA, LMFT  (36:24) FRIES Consent by Planned Parenthood Let's Connect! Follow Tasha @physiodoula on Instagram Check out Tasha's website www.physiodoula.com/ for more on her Pelvic PT and Doula Services  Email Dr. Tasha via physiodoula@gmail.com   Find us on Facebook Connect over Instagram @TheConsciousClinician Connect professionally over LinkedIn with Sammy & Monika

In this episode, Leah and Melissa welcome physical therapist and pelvic health expert, Dr. Kamaria Washington to the podcast.  Dr. Washington begins by telling about her educational background and her love of travel, which she uses as a means for practicing self-care and maintaining a sense of identity beyond her career.  She then shares her wealth of knowledge regarding pelvic health and physical therapy, specifically as it pertains to pregnant or postpartum moms.  Dr. Washington is also an advocate for Black mothers and discusses the many factors that impact the United States' despicably high maternal mortality rate among Black mothers.The Book Blurb in this episode is from Kathy Wang's recent novel, Imposter Syndrome.  For more about this author and her work, visit www.bykathywang.com.A few other noteworthy mentions include the MOMMIES Act (Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Service Act), spearheaded by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Cory Booker, and this information from the CDC about reproductive health and maternal mortality.  Make sure to follow Dr. Washington on Instagram to see all of her incredible content on pelvic health and physical therapy.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram!

In this episode, we talk to you about How we started on this path to pelvic PT? Almost being pulled away from your dream jobs. It's not all a cookie-cutter path. We go into our experience with the pelvic floor that many of you have experienced. Building programs to help you and normalize pelvic health. Sign up for the Five-day challenge Spark It Up in the Bedroom Here: https://empoweryourpelvis.mykajabi.com/offers/ZYDUV3AR Additional Resources: Reach out to us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower.your.pelvis/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EmpowerYourPelvis/videosWebsite:https://www.empoweryourpelvis.com/

In this 'sode we discuss three of the biggest challenges for our growing field and how we can all work together to meet them.  They include:Creating Awareness of Pelvic Physical TherapyImproving our Baseline SkillsCreating More Competition in the FieldThese three areas are the challenges of our era of pelvic physical therapy and will improve conditions for both patients and pelvic health practitioners.With Pelvic PT Rising, our resources include clinical courses, including Pelvic PT Essentials, the IC Course and Rectal Course to raise the baseline for all pelvic PTs and OTs.We've also created business resources for cash-based pelvic PTs who are looking to start and grow their own practices.These are the ways we can all push our specialty forward.  Are you with us?Pelvic PT: Business FoundationsDesigned to give you the tools and foundations to grow to 10+ patients/week, this course is exclusively for pelvic PTs and OTs looking to grow their practice.  It comes from helping 60+ pelvic practitioners start and grow practices around the country, and each of our mentees has gone through these steps to grow.  Check it out here!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.  Pelvic PT Rising trains and equips pelvic PTs to be successful with their patients, in their careers and in business.

What are the foundations you need to get to 10+ patients per week in a pelvic health practice?In this 'sode we go through the essential areas of a pelvic PT business.  These are the common foundations everyone needs - whether you're a solopreneur or growing beyond yourself.And if you've started a business and aren't quite to 10+ patients per week consistently (or if you're just thinking about starting) make sure to check out the new Pelvic PT: Business Foundations course!Pelvic PT: Business FoundationsDesigned to give you the tools and foundations to grow to 10+ patients/week, this course is exclusively for pelvic PTs and OTs looking to grow their practice.  It comes from helping 60+ pelvic practitioners start and grow practices around the country, and each of our mentees has gone through these steps to grow.  Check it out here! Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.  Pelvic PT Rising trains and equips pelvic PTs to be successful with their patients, in their careers and in business.

A true pioneer in our field, we all owe such a huge debt to Kathe and the first generation of pelvic floor physical therapists who paved the way for our profession.Loved being able to get a sense of the history of our field, how it progressed to where it is today and Kathe's perspective on where the field is going!Every pelvic PT needs to know our history and how far the field has come!  Kathe talks about the foundation of Herman & Wallace and it's growth until she left in 2016 and stories about the early days of pelvic PT.  It's a can't-miss interview and we're so excited to have the chance to talk with her!Make sure to take a screenshot of this 'sode and tag @nicolecozeandpt and @pelvicresources to thank Kathe for her time and wisdom!Kathe WallaceKathe is a true pioneer in the field.  Co-founder of Herman & Wallace, Kathe grew that education platform until 2016 when she left for new pursuits.  She's got such great educational resources for pelvic PTs and was among the first cash-based pelvic PTs in our field!Make sure to check out Kathe's website (https://kathewallace.com/) with some great resources for pelvic PTs.  She's generously offered a discount code on her spring/summer Pelvic Support Systems Course to podcast listeners - use the code 'PelvicPTRising' if you'd like register!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.  They also founded Pelvic PT Rising with both clinical online courses and business mentorship exclusively for pelvic PTs.

This 'sode was inspired by this podcast hitting 100k downloads!  We're so excited about the milestone, but mostly because it means that so many of you are choosing to devote more time, effort and energy to being better.We dive back into the reason we started the Pelvic PT Rising Podcast.  With so many pelvic PTs feeling overwhelmed, lacking mentorship and struggling with their confidence we need practical, positive, REAL, honest conversations!So glad this podcast can be a great resources for so many of you.  Some great resources now out there for our field....and no more excuses for not improving every day!Downtraining MasterclassWe mention the Downtraining Masterclass in the episode - it's all online, short and concise, and $47.  It covers the three categories of downtraining and how to develop a comprehensive plan for downtraining with your patients.  Check it out!  Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Responsibilities of a Pelvic PT Pelvic floor physical therapy focuses on the muscles, tissues and nerves of the pelvic floor that are responsible for bowel, bladder and sexual function. A pelvic floor physical therapist is specially trained to evaluate those muscles, tissues and nerves both internally and externally. Be ready to get inspired and start to Dream Bigger!!! GUEST: Dr. Alexander Hill, Physical Therapist Dual Board-Certified Physical Therapist IG: @oncopelvicpt Website: Linktr.ee/OncoPelvicPT Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and Support the Podcast by becoming a Listener Supporter or purchasing merchandise. Pilltalkpodcast.com

Spoiler alert: *most* pregnant and postpartum people could benefit from a Pelvic PT consult!  Join us as we discuss with Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, PT, DPT of Lady Bird Physical Therapy where Pelvic PT fits into a continuum of care through pregnancy & postpartum.Rebecca shares about:~bias in seeking & referring to pelvic PT~the short & long-term harm in normalization of pelvic floor dysfunction ~importance of collaborative care to address concerns~timing of pelvic PT consults~what to look for to distinguish normal & abnormal pelvic floor recovery in postpartum~role in healing after vaginal or cesarean birthdon't miss: the underrated issue that pelvic PT can address!Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/yourbirthpartners)

Starting off this month of May with a brand new episode of Coffee & Vulvas. On this episode of Coffee & Vulvas, Dr. Kaylee dives into Endometriosis. There is no solidified cause, and there is no cure, of this disease and it can affect women at any age as well as (in rare cases) men. What endometriosis is Signs and Symptoms of clients who have endometriosis How it requires proper diagnosis to confirm if you do have endometriosis How it is properly treated Why people refer to a Pelvic PT and what they can do to help someone who has endometriosis And much more! Know that you are NOT your diagnosis. It's important to know that there are resources out there for you. Seek out medical professionals who will educate, support, and advocate for you. *******Medical Disclaimer******* Thank you so much for your support of our podcast, Vaginas and Vertebrae. Please understand that all of the information, whether it be by Dr. Kaylee, Dr. Madalyn, or our guest, is all solely based on personal and professional opinion. Nothing that we say or give information on should be utilized in place of any medical advice that has been given to you. If you are experiencing any medical symptoms, signs of issue, or dysfunction—please make sure that you follow up with your physician. And make sure you are following all of the plans of care. We are not saying that we have a physician-patient relationship with any of our listeners. So therefore, we do not have any liability with what you do with the information that you gain from this podcast. Thank you so much again for listening and we’re super excited that you were just so chill and you’re ready to learn, and you’re ready to listen to the way that we feel about what’s going on in Women’s Healthcare. Feel free to reach out to Dr. Kaylee and Dr. Madalyn on their platforms linked below. Interested in being a part of our podcast: Vaginas and Vertebrae Podcast Interview Form Check out our swag store: FEMMEmpowerment & Advocacy Shop Atlas Chiropractic Store Follow us on Social Media: Follow Dr. Madalyn: INSTAGRAM *** FACEBOOK GROUP Follow Dr. Kaylee: INSTAGRAM *** FACEBOOK *** YOUTUBE

"Pelvic PT didn't work for me."Those six words are perhaps the most heartbreaking we see online, and unfortunately we see them frequently.Patients who have educated themselves and found pelvic PT, only to come away believing it couldn't help them (and being unwilling to give another PT a try).  Because we haven't yet found a patient with an IC diagnosis (or bladder pain and urinary symptoms) who COULDN'T benefit in some way from pelvic PT.In all likelihood, that's due to making one of these 5 mistakes.  Are you doing any of these?  If so, no judgment (we all started somewhere), but we need to be improving as a field in how we treat these patients!If you're interested in becoming more skilled and confident in treating IC patients, our IC: Holistic Evaluation & Treatment course is now open!  Make sure to reserve your spot today!IC: Holistic Evaluation & TreatmentThe first con-ed course ever to focus solely on interstitial cystitis, this course gives you all the skills and knowledge you need to confidently help an IC patient through their healing journey.  It's literally everything you need to know, and what I teach my own staff when dealing with complex patients who travel to see our team.  We've already had more than 150 PTs go through it in the first cohort, and now opening it up again for the next cohort!  You'll also get a Live Q&A and access to downloads and other IC resources - Register or find out more here!Shout Out and Get in Touch!If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a few seconds to take a screenshot and put it up in your Instagram Stories and tag Nicole (@nicolecozeandpt).  Or send us an email at Nicole@PelvicSanity.com with your thoughts, questions or ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

My guest today is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified athletic trainer. She is passionate about sharing her pelvic health knowledge with men, women, and non-binary individuals through a trauma informed treatment style. As a pelvic PT, she helps all genders improve in the areas we’re taught to ignore by addressing urinary, bowel and sexual issues. Please welcome, Tyler Kornblum! https://www.absolutekineticspt.com Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on iTunes! Help support with a monthly contribution via the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatthefitpodcast This episode is brought to you by Form + Function Movement Lab. The F+F team incorporates chiropractic, physical therapy, and strength training principles to quickly help you overcome painful issues and, better yet, teach you how to manage these issues on your own at home. Book your session now! ffmovementlab.com Loving working out from home? Check out Casey Hilmer’s On Demand Library with 100+ workout videos from cardio, strength and treadmill classes. Sign up now for $19.99/month! https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=36123&stype=40&prodid=110 Check out a new level of Pilates with Prism- free intro to Reformer class on Saturdays at 11am and 1 week unlimited for $30 for new clients! https://www.prismpilatescincinnati.com

In this episode, I chat with my friend Trish Hayes about her work in the physiotherapy world, her specialty in pelvic health, and how we can utilize this AMAZING modality to heal our bodies and minds at a deep level. **More info/get in touch with Trish: -- Trish Hayes Physiotherapist at Indigo Physiotherapy in Roland Park (Baltimore, MD) -- Treating a wide variety of conditions with a specialty in the holistic treatment of all things pelvic floor! -- Website: indigophysio.com -- IG: @indigophysio  -- Email: hello@indigophysio.com

In this episode I chat with Melissa, Wong, physiotherapist about her pregnancy journey, what she did to prepare for labour and birth, how things changed during labour and ended in a c-section and how recovery has been going. We also chat about the importance of postpartum parental support especially being a new parent in a pandemic. Contact Info: Https://markhampelvichealth.com https://www.instagram.com/markhampelvichealth/ Https://facebook.com/markhampelvichealth Support Group: https://p.bttr.to/3uvUFUA

Episode 158 - Pelvic Health and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Dr. Sarah Joy Cundiff Dr. Sarah Joy Cundiff, PT, DPT, joins us to discuss our pelvic health. Learn the proper way to perform Kegel exercises and how your pelvic floor dysfunction can be involved in other musculoskeletal pains. Sarah Joy also discusses why pelvic floor physical therapy for men and women, and much more! Find a Pelvic PT: https://ptl.womenshealthapta.org/ My email: SJCundiff@rehab-associates.com My instagram: @drsarahjoy   Salad offer: https://bit.ly/3fYwMgk You can subscribe on iTunes or any podcast service of your choice, via an RSS feed, and on YouTube. Just search "The Well Man's Podcast" and you'll find our page. We'd love to hear what topics and discussions you'd be interested in hearing, or what aspects of your health you want to improve most. Check out old episodes in video form: http://bit.ly/TWMPUTube Follow & reach out to Keoni at: @KeoniTeta nhcnc.com Follow & reach out to Bryan at: @BBrozy BryanBrozy.com; You can also subscribe to Bryan's mailing list to get actionable health information delivered right to your device by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2miS0iF Please email us at wellmanspodcast@gmail.com, telling us how we can best serve you!  https://www.facebook.com/The-Well-Mans-Podcast-555112064834290/ https://www.instagram.com/thewellmanspodcast/  

In my mind, Holly Herman is one of the OGs (original gangstas) of pelvic physical therapy. I met her back in 2011 and she changed my life giving me the encouragement I needed to pursue creating a revolution in breast cancer rehab. In this episode, Holly thanks the many giants of pelvic physical therapy (the backs of which we stand on). They deserve the upmost respect and gratitude. Your action item for this week: THANK someone who inspired you to rise up in your greatness treating pelvic health patients and post it for everyone to see in the Pelvic Health & Breast Cancer Rehab Specialists Facebook group. For links to the practitioners and programs that Holly mentions in this episode, head on over to the Podcast page of YourCorePT.com (there are so many it's going to take a while for me to thread this together). Bravo to everyone who has catapulted this profession forward...for most, there is not enough gratitude for what you have done and continue to do. There is so much more that we can influence. Let's lock arms...I believe in you!

My name is Susannah Haarmann; I am your host! In this podcast you can expect expert interviews made for rehabilitation practitioners on topics related to business, pelvic health, breast cancer rehab and self-care. More and more providers are falling in love with these underserved niches and even delving into starting their own practices. Through teaching multiple continuing education courses internationally, I have met the most passionate and dedicated practitioners in the areas of pelvic health and breast cancer rehab. It's important to me that we while I help people with business and professional development that we don't lose sight of self-care. I believe rehabilitation practitioners are prepared in many ways to be the GO-TO practitioners for comprehensive, non-invasive, empowering care for people with pelvic health issues and breast cancer side effects. It is my mission to help you deliver the BEST care, promote our profession, and remove obstacles so that you can help more people with greater confidence.Join the Pelvic Health & Breast Cancer Rehab Specialists Facebook group.Please SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & SHARE with your colleagues!Thank you so much for listening! Next up...2021 Goals & Intentions with Lisa Holland & the History of Pelvic PT with Holly Herman!

Can a poop onesie be a brand? Short answer: yes (an anatomically correct vagina is next).  This week Amanda tries not to get too personal while speaking with pelvic physical therapist, Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas of Greater Boston Urology about pelvic health. You know, your internal banana hammock that no one thinks about nearly as much as they should?  Dr. Jeffrey-Thomas talks about her COVID pivot to spreading accurate information to the masses via TikTok and Instagram, and how she is able to approach pelvic health from a more holistic standpoint with her co-worker and surgeon, Dr. Angel Johnson.  Your pelvis holds A LOT OF STUFF, and synchronicity is more important than you think. Amanda gets the scoop on hovering over a public (or any) toilet seat, peeing in the shower, kegels -- which may not be the answer you need, why am I leaking (am I leaking?), and what in God's name is the Bristol Stool Scale? With great knowledge comes great responsibility about how your body works; you are going to be thinking about this all week.  Follow the Pelvic Health Ladies on Instagram and TikTok  Follow Amanda on Twitter and Instagram  Follow the podcast on Instagram  Support The Missing Sock Network on Patreon   Thoughts? More questions? Email the show!  

Have you ever wondered what a Pelvic PT uses for treatment? Like, does everyone need a set of vaginal weights, or an insertable wand to release tight muscles? And electric stimulation for the pelvic floor... what the what?!In today's episode, Blair and I talk about some common tools that you might find in a pelvic PT's toolbox, and who they might help and why. 1:39 Lube, knowing the differences between the three types of lube and the pros and cons of each. Brands we love: Good Clean Love, Uber Lube, Desert Harvest. More lube options here.9:24 Arousal Nonconcordance, Wet = aroused, right? Not as often as we are led to believe, hormones play a huge part, especially for postpartum moms. I highly recommend EVERYONE read the book: Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. 16:21 Vaginal Weights/Yoni Cones, Intimate Rose is a great brand22:49 Pelvic Wands, vibrating and regular31:56 Dilators37:25 the Ohnut, can help control depth of penetration during intercourse 39:16 Squatty Potty45:09 Splinting for Prolapse52:48 Pessaries 61:25 E-Stim & Biofeedback70:43 Bladder Pads vs Menstrual Pads, what's the difference*Disclaimer* neither Blair nor I are in any way sponsored by any of these companies/products. We are just providing, with our best knowledge, information that you should consider but not take as medical advice.We covered a lot of stuff here, but if we missed something you have questions about - reach out and ask! Connect with Blair:www.pregnancyandpostpartumpt.comInstagram: @pregnancy_and_postpartum_ptFacebook: Pregnancy and Postpartum PTConnect with Annie:www.fullbloomwellness603.comInstagram: @fullbloomwellness603Facebook: Full Bloom WellnessQuestions? Comments? Suggestions? Want to be on the show? Email me at thepostpartumrevolutionpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/thepostpartumrevolution)

Pelvic dysfunction is a very common result after giving birth whether you deliver vaginally or via c-section but it is just not talked about enough! Dr. Amanda Olson is the President and Chief Clinical Officer of Intimate Rose where she develops pelvic health products and education and authored the book Restoring the Pelvic Floor For Women.  She is passionate about empowering women and men with pelvic health issues including pelvic pain, incontinence, and pre and postpartum issues. Amanda shares her shocking story of how she sustained an injury prior to having children which changed her mind about the PT she wanted to practice. She decided to become a pelvic health PT and in this episode we are talking all about what pelvic health is, what to look out for after giving brith and ways you can heal.Highlights from the episode include: Normalizing the conversation around pelvic health - what is it, who is affected, what you can do if you are suffering Story of how Amanda decided to become a pelvic health PT - this will surprise youSymptoms and physical changes that could be a result of pelvic dysfunctionTools you can use to help you heal from pelvic dysfunction if you are suffering from pain or discomfort in you pelvic floor, pain with intercourse, pain in your tailbone and other ailmentsDr. Olson earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Pacific University in 2005, and a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2008, graduating as a member of the Jesuit National Honor Society. She is holds a Certification of Achievement in pelvic floor physical therapy (CAPP-PF) throughthe APTA, and the Pelvic Floor Practitioner Certification (PRPC) through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute. She is also a certified Stott Pilates instructor and RRCA certified running coach, which she finds useful in curating treatment approaches.Intimate Rose WebsiteConnect with Amanda on IG @intimaterose Facebook @intimateroseTwitter @intimateroseTo find a PT in your area:American Academy of Physical Therapy Pelvic Health TherapistPelvic GuruIntimate Rose Directory: email support@intimaterose.comAs always, we would love to connect with you to continue the conversation on Instagram @sweetestandtoughestjob or on Facebook The Sweetest and Toughest JobVisit our website www.sweetestandtoughestjob.com for additional episodes, resources, guest contact info and blog posts.Thank you for listening!

This week's episode of OTC, Paul and Karl take it back home and speak to Dr. Katherine Sylvester, a physical therapist, and a healthcare entrepreneur. Katherine's presence in this episode leads to a common trend: she knew exactly what she wanted and kept her focus. From finishing her Spanish undergrad career in three years to knowing she wanted to pursue PT at an early age, to helping new mothers obtain optimum postpartum recovery, Dr. Sylvester doesn't waste time in walking in her purpose. She is firm in her faith and isn't afraid to show it! Friends tune in to learn more about the importance of sticking to your truth, your entrepreneurial journey will thank you. To engage in more of Dr. Sylvester's resources, check out: Facebook: Rediscover Your MUSIC Facebook: From Scars to Beauty Website: www.rediscoveryourmusic.com Phone: (770) 354-1013 (preferred method of contact) Need guidance getting accepted into PT school? www.preptgrindotc.com

How can physical therapists be prepared for what's next with no end date or next steps in sight? This week, Aaron welcomes back Nicole Cozean who last joined him in episode 86. They talk about how difficult it's been when working with imperfect information and how you can keep moving forward despite the confusion. Nicole shares her policies for reopening and the research she's done to best help her employees. You'll hear what she has to say about the coaching aspect of PT and telehealth. Plus, find out what Aaron and Nicole think about what APTA released for clinic owners, and so much more.   “If you're needing to pivot to something that isn't hands-on care, make sure you're pivoting to something that you can sustain after Coronavirus.” -   Nicole Cozean   What do you want to hear from the CashPT Lunch Hour? Tell us here!   Get Your CashPT Checklist to Start Building Your Cash-Based Physical Therapy Practice Now! Find it Here   10x Your Marketing, 10X Your Action, 10X Your Thinking, 10X Your Income, and 10X Your Impact in 12 Months or Less with The CashPT Platinum Mastermind! Learn More Here!   In This Episode:   - What is your responsibility to patients? To employees?   - The decision that Nicole finally had to make   - Educating yourself on what you can do via telehealth   - What work needs to be done to reopen?   - The logistics of disinfectant and other supplies   - Nicole's top screening questions for pelvic PT   - How PTs are creating their own “new normal”   Episode Resources:   - Pelvic PT Rising website - https://www.pelvicptrising.com/ (https://www.pelvicptrising.com/)   - Nicole's PT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt/ (https://www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt/)   - Pelvic Sanity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pelvicsanity/   - Pelvic PT huddle on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pelvicpthuddle/   Connect with Aaron:   - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AaronLeBauer/   - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aaronlebauer/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/AaronLeBauer   - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronlebauer/   - Website - https://aaronlebauer.com/  

Most people who seek physical therapy have either shoulder or back pain. Many are not aware that some of their discomfort can be alleviated through pelvic floor therapy. Today's guest is the founder of PACE Physical Therapy, which specializes in orthopedic, sports, and women's health pelvic floor therapy. Jessica Warnecke joins Aaron as they touch on the details of what pelvic floor therapy entails and why it is not a popular field of practice. They also delve into marketing strategies that work best when you have a cash-based clinic. Tune in to learn more about pelvic floor therapy.   “I help people better understand their bodies and learn how to move and feel good.” - Jessica Warnecke   What do you want to hear from the CashPT Lunch Hour? Tell us here!    Get Your CashPT Checklist to Start Building Your Cash-Based Physical Therapy Practice Now! Find it Here   10x Your Marketing, 10X Your Action, 10X Your Thinking, 10X Your Income, and 10X Your Impact in 12 Months or Less with The CashPT Platinum Mastermind! Learn More Here!   In This Episode:   - What attracted Jessica to physical therapy   - The challenges that she encountered working in a cash-based clinic   - Her motivation to practice pelvic floor physical therapy   - Jessica's tips for creating work-life balance   - Pointers for growing your social media engagement   Episode Resources:    - Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/jessica.warnecke.3   - Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjessicapt   - LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-warnecke-955721159   - Website - https://www.pacept.com/   Connect with Aaron:   - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AaronLeBauer/   - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aaronlebauer/   - Twitter - https://twitter.com/AaronLeBauer   - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronlebauer/   - Website - https://aaronlebauer.com/    

We have a lot of interesting things to dig into on today's episode with @theelevatedpt but the main focus is centered around endometriosis.  I am willing to bet most of you have probably never heard of it!!! - Tracey brings a wealth of knowledge and first hand experience to this diagnosis. - Tracey shares symptoms to look for with this diagnosis and the various methods of treating it. - T.V. dinners?  Do they still exist? LOL, We get into this as well as how nutrition affects endometriosis, autoimmune diseases and inflammation. - Tracey is awesome and it is very apparent what she is passionate about in and you will certainly hear that after listening to this episode. - If you enjoy this episode we would really appreciate it if you took some time to leave us a review!  We appreciate you listening! Reach out to Tracey: Via website: https://www.elevatedpt.com/ Via Instagram: @pelvichealthposse

Get prepared to feel pumped up! In this episode we talk to the amazing Dr Carrie Pagliano (DPT) about - her story (why she became a pelvic health PT and her work with the American Physical Therapy Association) - what a pelvic health PT actually does - what an assessment might look like with a pelvic health PT - what kind of treatments may be offered - how physical therapists can get more involved in working in pelvic health. This episode is great for those who are considering a visit to a pelvic health PT but perhaps don't know what to expect. Or if you are a health or fitness professional and have maybe heard about pelvic health PT and think you might have clients who need this service and want to learn more...this is well worth a listen! You can find Dr Carrie Pagliano at https://carriepagliano.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CarriePaglianoPT/ https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/ https://twitter.com/CarriePagliano She works with clients in the Washington DC area.