Such a great episode with Ashley Rawlins, Pelvic Floor Therapist
Here are five key takeaways from the podcast episode on pelvic floor therapy and its relevance during perimenopause and menopause:
Pelvic Floor Therapy Addresses Multiple Aspects: Pelvic floor therapy focuses on a specific area of the body—the pelvic floor—which comprises muscles supporting bowel, bladder, and sexual functions. The therapy is holistic, considering the entire body and its history.
Impact of Menopause on Pelvic Health: Menopause brings about significant changes in the body, affecting bone health, cardiovascular health, neurologic health, and reproductive health. Estrogen levels decrease, impacting pelvic floor tissues, muscles, and blood flow. These changes may lead to symptoms like urinary incontinence, constipation, and sexual dysfunction.
Symptoms and Conditions Treated: Pelvic floor therapy addresses symptoms such as bladder leakage, stress incontinence, urgency incontinence, constipation, and sexual changes. These symptoms can be signs of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, and therapy aims to improve these conditions through evidence-based treatments.
Holistic and Individualized Approach: Pelvic floor therapy takes a holistic approach, recognizing that pelvic health is connected to various aspects of a person's life, including trauma, relationships, pain, and medical complications. The treatment is individualized, considering the unique needs and symptoms of each person.
Empowerment and Hope: The podcast emphasizes that menopause should be reframed as a positive and empowering experience. Pelvic floor therapy provides evidence-based treatments, offering hope and solutions to individuals experiencing pelvic health issues. It encourages a proactive approach to managing and improving symptoms.
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Ashley is a doctor of physical therapy. She has advanced certification in the treatment of Pelvic Health and Obstetric Health (CAPP-Pelvic, CAPP-OB). She specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor muscle dysfunctions including pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, pregnancy related pain, postpartum recovery, and bowel and bladder dysfunction. She is a practicing clinician, educator, and writer in the field of women's health physiotherapy.
She has taught courses on women’s health physical therapy to physical therapy students in Dallas, has provided education to groups throughout the community, as well as assisting in teaching continued education courses to physical therapists and other healthcare professionals. Her most important job is being a parent to her silly, active little boy and sassy, precious daughter. She enjoys running, yoga, hiking, dancing, or anything that gets her moving and is always up for trying the newest fitness or wellness trends.
Where to find Ashley
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