Welcome to the OTs In Pelvic Health Podcast!This show is for occupational therapists who want to become, thrive and excel as pelvic health OTs. Learn from Lindsey Vestal, a Pelvic Health OT for over 10 years and founder the first NYC pelvic health OT practice - The Functional Pelvis.Inside each episode, Lindsey shares what it takes to succeed as a pelvic health OT. From lessons learned, to overcoming imposter syndrome, to continuing education, to treatment ideas, to different populations, to ...
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The Barbell Mamas podcast aims to be the go-to resource for women trying to conceive, who are pregnant or postpartum that love moving their bodies. The times are changing and moms have athletic goals, want to exercise at high-intensity or lift heavy weights, and want to be able to continue with their exercise routines during pregnancy, after baby and with healthcare providers that support them along the way. In this podcast, we are going to bring you up-to-date health and fitness information ...
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Welcome to Fempower Health—where empowering women through every stage of life isn't just our mission; it's our passion. Fempower Health is a beacon for women navigating the complex world of healthcare, providing a supportive platform where your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed with the compassion and understanding you deserve. Our podcast, a central hub for empowering information, is dedicated to women who find themselves on an exhausting quest for answers to their health quest ...
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Podcast for professionals, as well as the general public, on all things related to pelvic health. Interviews with leading experts. Hosted by physiotherapists Lori Forner, Joelene Murdoch, and Tamara Woods
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This is the Transgender Pelvic Health Podcast - presented by WHEN. A podcast discussing pelvic health for transgender and non-binary people - delivered in a real, relatable way by members of the community. WHEN (Women's Health Education Network) is a not-for-profit organisation established with the core purpose of the support and improvement of the health of women's and the transgender community.
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From Birth Plans to Postpartum Success | Strategies for Success with Christina Prevett
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Today we're going to dive into childbirth empowerment, highlighting the significance of understanding childbirth sensations and the benefits of perineal massage. Christina guides us through the creation of a flexible birth plan, ensuring expectant mothers are informed of various outcomes. This knowledge aims to reduce stress and fear, turning what …
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Stop the Scroll: Effective Growth Strategies for OT Practices Without Social Media Overwhelm"
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More about my guest: Doug Vestal is the founder of Freedom of Practice where he helps OTs build successful private pay practices through his comprehensive course and mentorship program, Private Pay MBA. If you didn't catch it from his last name, he is my husband and was my original business coach who helped me start and grow the Functional Pelvis. …
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Chronic Pelvic Pain & Trauma: Breaking the Silence | Rachel Zar
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Explore the connection between chronic pelvic pain and trauma with sex therapist Rachel Zar. Learn about trauma-informed care, interdisciplinary treatments, and how women can advocate for their health in this insightful Fempower Health episode. Chronic Pelvic Pain and Trauma Episode Summary: In this episode of Fempower Health, host Georgie Kovacs s…
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Avoiding these half marathon mistakes | a newbie runners experience
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Trying something new is exciting, challenging and oftentimes a bumpy road Last week, Christina did her first ever half marathon and it didn’t go exactly to plan. In today’s episode she talks about the freedom of trying something you suck at, athlete brain, life phases and outlines her mistakes so you avoid them. ____________________________________…
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More About My Guests: Doug Vestal is the founder of Freedom of Practice where he helps OTs build successful private pay practices through his comprehensive course and mentorship program, Private Pay MBA. If you didn't catch it from his last name, he is my husband and was my original business coach who helped me start and grow the Functional Pelvis.…
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Exercise in high risk pregnancy with maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr. Jonathon Rosner
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We know that exercise is recommended when everything is okay in pregnancy … but what about when complications come up? That’s where Dr. Rosner comes in Jonathon is a maternal fetal medicine specialist or high risk OB who works at Mount Sinai South Nassau. In todays episode, he answers listeners questions, gives some ideas of how HE prescribes exerc…
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Gut Health & Hormones: How Your Microbiome Shapes Women's Wellness | Guy Daniels - Fempower Health: The Perimenopause and Menopause Channel
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Discover how gut health influences hormonal balance in women. In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs interviews microbiome expert Guy Daniels, who explains the connection between the gut microbiome, endometriosis, PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause, offering practical advice on improving both gut and hormonal health. Gut Health and Wome…
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PCOS in a Nutshell: What You Need to Know in 10 Minutes
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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Jan 13-17, 2025 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United -- Lindsey's off-l…
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Bracing and Belting for Performance and The Pelvic Floor
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Having a strong brace is important for lifting heavy weights. It is a critical part of CrossFit, powerlifting and weightlifting. Not to mention just life. We use bracing when we move couches, pick up our kiddos etc. Weightlifting belts are a performance aid that really helps us to create stiffness through our midline to lift more as well. We did an…
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Bladder Health Myths: Why It’s Not Always a UTI | Dr. Tamra Lewis
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In this episode of Fempower Health, Dr. Tamra Lewis, a board-certified urogynecologist, discusses bladder health, UTI misdiagnoses, and how pelvic floor dysfunction, menopause, and the microbiome impact bladder issues in women. Learn how to advocate for better care and understand your symptoms. Bladder Health Episode Summary In this episode of Femp…
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Unlocking Your Body's Blueprint: The Transformative Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness
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We'd love to welcome you to Pelvic OTPs United - Lindsey's off social media community ($39 a month with no obligation!) Grab Your FREE AOTA approved CEU pelvic health course here. Do you know about the first ever OTs in Pelvic Health certification? Learn more about OT Pioneers here! __________________________________________________________________…
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10 things all mamas, mamas to be or wannabe mamas should know
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There is SO much going through your mind when thinking about starting a family or expanding it. Many turn to the internet with all the questions they have. This podcast was created to help navigate the confusing information of motherhood and movement. These are 10 things Christina wishes everyone she sees would know about preconception, pregnancy a…
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Midlife, Menopause, and Rediscovering Sexuality | Dr. Kelly Casperson - Fempower Health: The Perimenopause and Menopause Channel
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Discover how menopause can be a time of sexual rediscovery. Dr. Kelly Casperson shares insights on midlife sexuality, debunking myths, and how to navigate changes in desire, intimacy, and sexual health. Reclaiming Midlife Sexuality Episode Summary In this empowering episode of *Fempower Health*, we explore the intersection of menopause, sexuality, …
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Do we need cycle syncing workouts menstrual cycle and exercise 101
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TBM Episode 5: Cycle syncing has been a hot topic on Instagram and Tiktok. People are coming out as "cycle syncing fitness providers" helping to heal your hormones with specific exercise routines. In today's episode, Christina breaks down your menstrual cycle and then dives into what the research says about exercise at different phases of your cycl…
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Why Is Sex Painful? Let’s Talk Rare Causes! | Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya
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Discover the rare-ish causes of pain during sex with expert insights from Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya. Learn about the impact of hormonal changes, birth control, vaginal cysts, lichen sclerosus, and effective treatments. Whether you're experiencing painful sex or looking to support patients, this episode offers valuable information on women’s sexual h…
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What Drives a Pelvic Floor Therapist: The Values That Keep Us Grounded
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To learn more about the Functional Pelvic Practitioner certification, please go here. To learn more about OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy, please go here. Resources mentioned in this episode: Central Sensitization Inventory ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United -- …
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How midwives help you exercise in pregnancy with Elena
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Pregnancy is, for many, the first time you see a medical person on a regular basis. Many mamas in the CrossFit space feel frustrated when they’re told many myths and misconceptions about lifting and CrossFit during pregnancy. But this is changing. Elena is a midwife and owner of Wise Mamas. She’s also a cross fitter herself. In todays episode we ex…
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Designing a Treatment Program Without Overwhelm
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Take the Gretchen Rubin "Four Tendencies" Quiz OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024! It's self-paced, 100% online and comes with 5 group mentoring calls! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United -- Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a m…
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New myths coming into exercise and pregnancy | belly too tight? CrossFit causing c section and all things breech
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As CrossFit and lifting in pregnancy becomes more popular, new thoughts and insights into the effects of these types of exercise are popping up. Recently, we’ve heard that lifting can cause c sections, being TOO strong in your belly can lead to preterm delivery or breech births and so much more. As always, the answer is a bit more nuanced and Chris…
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Dysmenorrhea & Pelvic Pain: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis & Other Causes
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Originally Released March 1, 2022 Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and other related conditions with Dr. Dan Martin, Medical and Scientific Director for the Endometriosis Foundation of America. We explore the complexities of diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, t…
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Exercising after Miscarriage or Abortion.
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Advice around exercise and miscarriage is really unclear. Some people say wait a week and then resume. Others say it’s the same as being postpartum. As with anything the answer lies somewhere in the middle. Christina breaks it down in this week’s episode ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on a…
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What Does Collaboration Look Like In Pelvic Floor Therapy?
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Learn more about the Trauma Informed Pelvic Health Certification Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about Dr. Rebeca Segraves' work here. Learn more about OT Pioneers here! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United -- Lindsey's off-line interac…
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The 2024 CrossFit Games will be marked in history
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And not for good reasons Our community has been rocked. People are sad, angry, traumatized and stressed about the events this past weekend. The passing of Lazar Dukic was the main focus of this weekends competition and there are still so many unanswered questions. Christina briefly speaks tribute then speaks to 2 incredible mamas performances this …
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How Posture & Pelvic Structure Affect Chronic Pelvic Pain | Angie Mueller, DPT
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Learn how your pelvic structure, including postures and organ position, might be contributing to pelvic pain and pelvic floor conditions. Pelvic Structure and Pelvic Pain Relief Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Angie Mueller—a doctor of physical therapy specializing in women's pelvic health—sheds light on how structural changes in the body, par…
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Pregnant athletes, breastfeeding villages and misrepresenting and judging women’s/ trans bodies | Paris 2024
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It has been a WILD ride these last couple of weeks with the Olympic games. Female athletes aretaking the games by STORM We have had not one but TWO pregnant athletes, a new breastfeeding space for lactating mamas and a LOT of commentary on women’s bodies. For the good, the bad and the ugly, boundaries are being pushed in this space and we are HERE …
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How we prioritize fitness TOGETHER as parents with Nick aka the dad
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Prioritizing fitness in the messy middle of life when you have littles can be really tough. Especially this can be hard if you aren’t sleeping, are Early postpartum or feel overwhelmed with balancing work/parenting / life and fitness Todays episode Christina and nick share their successes and struggles and how dads can help mom prioritize her fitnr…
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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health Trauma Informed Pelvic Health Certification with Lara and Lindsey More about my guest: Jess Seitz is a trauma-informed pelvic flo…
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The Future Of OTs In Pelvic Health: A Tangible Vision For the Next 20 Years
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To learn more about the Functional Pelvic Practitioner certification, please go here. Learn more about OT Pioneers here! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United -- Lindsey's off-line interactive community for $39 a month! Inside Pelvic OTPs United you'll find: Weekly group men…
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Can you START exercising whether cardio or strength training during pregnancy? YES! There are lots of questions about if and when to start a brand new program while pregnant. Whether you’re new to exercise or trying to get back to exercising when pregnant… this episode is for you! ____________________________________________________________________…
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"Slow Down + Offer Help" with Dr. Rebeca Segraves and Lara Desrosiers
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Learn more about the Trauma Informed Pelvic Health Certification Grab your free AOTA approved Pelvic Health CEU course here. Learn more about Dr. Rebeca Segraves' work here. Learn more about OT Pioneers here! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Pelvic OTPs United -- Lindsey's off-line interac…
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Is this how my pelvis is supposed to feel?! | What is “normal” after baby
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We talk about all the things that can go “wrong” during pregnancy and postpartum. But what about the normal things we should expect to feel after baby? It is so hard being a new mom because all of the feelings after having a baby are new. So often we ask “is this how I’m supposed to feel” and we don’t do a great job in medicine of mapping that out …
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Helping Clients Cultivate Curiosity with Lara Desrosiers + Jessica Dobson
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What happens to your pregnant body | pregnant body changes 101
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You find out you’re pregnant and then your body is feeling weird. You’re always out of breath and swollen and tired. What the heck?! We learn so much about how baby is developing but not nearly enough about what is happening to YOUR body. That ends now. Christina breaks it down in todays episode. ____________________________________________________…
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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health More about my guest: Brianna Murosky was drawn to pelvic heath when she experienced her own symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction …
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C-section & what I wish they would have told me
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When you are pregnant, there are many reasons why you might end up with a C-section. In the United States, almost 1/3 (about 30%) of birth result from a cesarean section. For that reason, EVERYONE whether you're planning a home birth, vaginal birth with medication or without, sometimes things so NOT go according to plan. In this episode, we break d…
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All things second trimester | when to start modifying exercise in pregnancy
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Knowing when to modify exercise can be really confusing for pregnant mamas. The hardest part is that the answer is different for everyone. In today’s episode, Cristina goes through different types of exercise and considerations for if and when to modify these exercises during pregnancy. Below are the links for her two research studies and thank you…
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How To Use the KAWA Model In Pelvic Health
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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health Resources mentioned in this episode: Here is the model Kristen used with her client. https://medschool.duke.edu/personnel/michael…
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When you’re training for a goal there’s a different intensity than when you’re recreationally exercising Having little ones is also in the messy middle of your life The crazy chaotic beautiful middle It’s when there are so many pulls at your life it can be hard to focus on an athlete schedule. And that’s okay! Christina talks about the aspects that…
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Supporting the ADLs of Birth with Lindsay McCoy
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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health Learn more about the Body Ready Method Pro training here. Learn more about OT Pioneers here! ____________________________________…
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Talking butt stuff | gas in the squat, hemorrhoids and constipation
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It can be embarassing talking about pee … but anal issues?! Forget it. It’s so much more common than we think and having an understanding of what is happening and why can help reduce your symptoms. Christina talks about hemorrhoids, anal incontinence and constipation in todays episode. She also talks about the urge to poop when running and how to h…
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Hope + Help for Prolapse with Jeanice Mitchell
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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health More about my Guest (Jeanice Mitchell) myPFM myPelvicBra.shop, Integrityrehab.net Where to find her on social media: @mypelvicflo…
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Trying to get pregnant or becoming a parent are two times in our life where we really stop, pause and reflect on our health. We are motivated not just for ourselves but for our growing family. Our healthcare system is SICK care. We wait for something to break down before we fix it. But what if we tried to stop it from happening in the first place? …
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Leaning Into the Energetic, Environmental and Emotional Roots Of Pelvic Health
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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health More about my guest: Candice Price of Rooted Women's Health Candice is an Occupational therapist with specialized training in pel…
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Birth Injuries | Perineal tearing and Episiotomy: What to do about it?
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Injuries can happen after vaginal delivery. People will often talk about grades of tearing and what to expect during a vaginal birth. During today’s podcast, Christina breaks down grades of tearing, why tearing happens and what to do about it. ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on any of the T…
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Beyond Reproduction: The Broader Health Impacts of Estrogen and Progesterone | Dr. Jerilynn Prior
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Originally Published October 25, 2021. Inspired by an upcoming episode with Dr Prior about perimenopause, specifically, I thought it important to revisit the need to understand the important roles of BOTH estrogen AND progesterone. We’ve all been told about the powerful effects of estrogen on a woman’s reproductive cycle. But more people are now le…
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Standing In Clarity By Finding Your Ideal Client with Dr. Betsy Decker
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More info about my guest, Dr. Betsy Decker. Flagstaff Birth Collective Where to find her on social: IG @drbetsydeckerdc and @flagstaffbirthcollective If you would like to connect with perinatal and pediatric chiropractors in your area you can search the "find an ICPA chiropractor" area on the ICPA website. OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy…
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Pain Relief for Endometriosis | Dr. Allyson Shrikhande
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Are there ways to find pain relief for endometriosis? Listen as Dr. Allyson Shrikhande shares her expert insights on a whole-person approach to pain management. Episode Summary In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs hosts Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a specialist in pelvic rehabilitation medicine. They explore the important topic of managing…
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Modifying Box Jumps, Double Unders and Running if you're Peeing
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Impact is a big type of movement that causes people to have pelvic floor issues. In today's episode, Christina breaks down the WHAT, WHY and HOW we modify if you are one of those people. ___________________________________________________________________________ Don't miss out on any of the TEA coming out of the Barbell Mamas by subscribing to our …
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Pelvic Health Therapy in the Acute Care Setting: The Ins and Outs
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OT Pioneers: Intro to Pelvic Floor Therapy opens Sept 16-20, 2024 Introducing the Functional Pelvic Practitioner Levels and Certification - for OTPs Craving a Structured and Recognized Path to Specialize in Pelvic Health More about today's guest: Christy Kiesel is an occupational therapist who helps obstetric and gynecology clients improve their qu…
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Debunking Embarrassing Pelvic Issues in the Gym - Queefing, Coregasms and more!
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Pelvic health issues can be embarrassing. You can have issues with peeing, pooping, sexual health. Not exactly the topics that come up in every day conversation! In today's episode, Christina goes into unchartered TMI category. There are pelvic issues that come up in the gym that can be really embarrassing to talk about. The more information we hav…
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