Pelvic Health Physical Therapy with
In today's episode, I discuss pelvic health physical therapy with pelvic health physical therapist, Dr. Christine Pieton. This area of musculoskeletal health is not understood well by most medical and rehabilitation practitioners and there is a great deal of misinformation that exists amongst the general population. This episode helps clear up much of these questions and can help you decide as to whether or not seeing a pelvic health specialist physical therapist would help you with any low back, pelvic or hip pain symptoms that you may be experiencing.
To learn more about Dr. Pieton's work, checkout her accounts and website below.
Dr. Pieton's Website: https://www.pelvisavvy.com
Dr. Pieton's YouTube Channel: / @pietonpt
Dr. Pieton's Instagram Account: / pietonpt
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:52 How Dr. Pieton got into pelvic health care
00:10:26 What symptoms are associated with pelvic health problems?
00:12:49 Why pelvic health issues are often missed by medical practitioners
00:20:12 How to find a pelvic health physical therapist
00:21:44 Reasons why a female would see a pelvic health PT
00:30:35 Pelvic floor muscle training and kegels
00:36:14 Low back and hip contributions to pelvic floor dysfunction
00:42:59 Why we shouldn't think about the pelvic floor in isolation
00:45:19 Why traditional PT doesn't always help
00:47:33 Tips for managing incontinence
00:54:45 Optimal pelvic floor muscle function
00:57:53 Menopause, estrogen and pelvic health
01:05:55 Why you should think of your pelvic health as a vital sign
01:08:30 Concluding thoughts