In this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both experts in physical therapy, welcome pelvic health specialist Dr. Jocelyn Wallace to discuss pelvic floor health, pain, and recovery after abdominal surgery. The conversation covers pelvic floor rehabilitation and pelvic floor therapy for pain and healing following abdominal surgery, such as myomectomy and hysterectomy. Dr. Wallace shares her personal journey with fibroids, pain, physical therapy, and multiple abdominal surgeries. The episode highlights the importance of tailored pelvic floor rehabilitation, optimal health strategies, and long-term recovery support for women experiencing pain after abdominal surgery.

 

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What you will learn from Dr Wallace: 

2:33 Dr Wallace recounts her multiple surgeries for fibroids and how they influenced her career path.

3:06 Dr. Wallace describes her first surgery during physical therapy school and its impact on her education.

4:06 She contrasts her recovery after the second surgery, applying her pelvic health knowledge.

7:27 Discussion on the significance of core strength and pelvic floor awareness post-surgery.

8:46 Exploration of the typical advice given after abdominal surgeries and its shortcomings.

10:26 Discussion on...

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