Pelvic Service Announcement

In this episode, Callie and Rachel explore lichen sclerosis, a chronic skin condition typically affecting the genital and anal areas. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, and impact on pelvic health. Discover why pelvic floor physical therapy providers can be a valuable tool in treating this as well as ways to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.

In this episode we examine the practice of urethral dilations, once a common treatment for urethral strictures and other urinary issues. We delve into why this practice is now considered outdated and discuss the potential risks and complications associated with it. Our discussion highlights the latest research showing that pelvic floor physical therapy is a superior treatment approach for many conditions previously treated with urethral dilations. We explore how specialized exercises and targeted therapies can effectively manage and improve urinary health, often providing longer-lasting relief without the need for invasive procedures.

In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked genitofemoral nerve, exploring its anatomy, function, and clinical significance in detail. We explain how this nerve innervates the genital region and upper thigh, providing essential sensory and motor functions. Understanding the genitofemoral nerve is crucial for recognizing its impact on pelvic floor health, including its role in conditions like genitofemoral neuralgia.

Vaginal wind, queefing, vaginal gas, vart, vaginal flatulence, fanny fart—all of these are names to describe the same thing: noisy air that escapes the vaginal canal. While this is typically a benign condition, the PSA girls provide education regarding common causes and ways to address it, while also trying to remove the shame surrounding this occurrence. Callie and Rachel often have patients who report this symptom, and it can very often be remedied with pelvic floor physical therapy and activity modifications.

Pelvic floor dysfunction occurs in 33% of all female athletes and 50% of those who play high-impact sports. But as we've said before and will say again, common is not synonymous with normal! This episode addresses considerations for female athletes, including pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and the female athlete triad. If you're a female athlete or work closely with female athletes, this one's for you.

In this episode, we dive into Sjögren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the body's moisture-producing glands, causing symptoms like dry eyes and dry mouth. But did you know that Sjogren's can also impact the pelvic floor? The PSA girls explore the implications of this syndrome and offer practical tips for maintaining pelvic floor health, reducing discomfort, and improving quality of life.

In this episode the PSA girls delve into the complex world of chronic pelvic pain, exploring a phenomenon known as the "evil twins." Often intertwined, these two conditions—Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and Endometriosis—cause debilitating pain and discomfort for millions of women worldwide. We discuss the common symptoms, challenges in diagnosis, and why these conditions are often misdiagnosed or overlooked