Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast

Episode 52: The Educated Practitioner: Elevating Pelvic Floor Care

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 52 I dive into a *small* soap box about continuing education for pelvic floor providers and the importance of being able to perform internal assessments as well as continued learning beyond the foundational pelvic course. 

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• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 51 I sat down with Dr. Eirika Abbey to chat all about her start in the pelvic floor world, her love of learning and taking classes, and a few fun questions including what she would be doing if she weren’t a pelvic floor physical therapist. 

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• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 50 we are doing a recap of the first 50 episodes! I love numbers so we are diving into all of the numbers!

All Time Downloads: 1708 downloads

Where You Are Listening From:

• Continents:
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Oceania
• Countries:
  • USA
  • Ireland
  • Mexico
  • Canada
  • UK
• Cities:
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Washington, DC
  • Chicago, IL
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Albuquerque, NM

Number of Guests: 15 guest episodes (with more on the way)

Top 5 Guest Episodes: 

• Episode 36: Chiropractors Meets Functional Medicine with Dr Liz Santangelo
• Episode 25: Beating Burnout: An Interview with Robyn Forney of The Burnout OT
• Episode 27: Maximizing Wellness Thru Massage: An Interview with Heather Conlon of Tranquil Traditions
• Episode 28: Pelvic Therapy with a Fertility Focus: An Interview with Dr. Melissa Thompson
• Episode 23: An Interview with James Rehak of Sobo Strength & Performance

Top 5 Episodes:

• Episode 8: A Tight vs Weak Pelvic Floor
• Episode 2: Pelvic Floor 101
• Episode 18: Soluble vs Insoluble Fiber Types
• Episode 24: Constipation Unveiled: Pelvic Therapy’s Impact on Digestive Well-being
• Episode 16: The Five Types of Urinary Leakage

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• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. 

In Episode 49 we will close the knowledge gap around diastasis recti and review:

• What is diastasis recti (or abdominal separation)
• The prevalence of DRA 
• Who can experience DRA
• How to prevent DRA before it starts
• What to do once you have DRA
• The idea of ‘safe exercises’ and is that actually a thing
• How and when surgery plays a role in DRA recovery

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• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 48 I will cover the pros and cons of dry needling as well as the training required in the state of Maryland to be endorsed by the Board of Physical Therapy to be able to provide dry needling to patients.

In this episode we will discuss:

• Pros of Dry Needling
  • Pain relief & improved mobility
  • Potentially avoid surgery or medications
  • Able to reach deeper or hard to reach muscles
  • Can be performed in conjunction with other treatments
  • Can be performed in shorter treatment sessions
• Cons of Dry Needling
  • It requires a needle 🙂
  • Soreness is expected for 24-72 hours afterwards
  • Bleeding and bruising may occur, but is rare
  • There are structures that limit that areas we can needle or the approach we take with needling
  • Dry Needling is NOT available in all 50 states
• Contraindications - reasons we may not be able to needle include:
  • Fear of needles
  • Inability to communicate consent for care
  • Over areas of lymphedema
  • During pregnancy in first trimester
  • Immunocompromised individuals due to risk of infection
  • Over areas of implants including pecs, breast, deltoids, biceps, buttocks, and calves
    
    

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Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 47 I will chat all about why we experience travel constipation and then some tips to make things go a little smoother. 

In this episode we will discuss:

• The causes of travel constipation including:
  • Change in routine
  • Change in diet
  • Decreased water intake
  • Change in access to a private toilet (especially if you have to share it with others that you are not used to)
• Tips to make things go smoother:
  • Increase your insoluble fiber
  • Be mindful of your water intake
  • Grab yourself some travel Poopouri if you are sharing a bathroom
  • Bring a travel Squatty Potty or create a makeshift prop for your feet
  • Try some ILU abdominal massage - check out a photo here!

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Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. 

In Episode 46 I sat down with Dr. Marlena Allen, the first therapist to join Dr. Joy at Pelvic Pride to chat all about her start in the pelvic floor world, how she uses her neuro background to help her pelvic patients, and a few fun questions including what she would be doing if she weren’t a pelvic floor physical therapist. 

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

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Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 45 we end Pride Month with a review on how pelvic floor therapy can help in all of the ways for those seeking gender affirming and gender inclusive care!

In this episode we will discuss:

• Common issues related to non-surgical treatment
• Creating a safe space for all
• Binding
• Tucking
• Top surgery (feminizing & masculinizing)
• Bottom surgery (feminizing & masculinizing)
• Scar tissue management
• Dilator protocols
• Working with birthing dads

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

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Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 44 I had the pleasure of chatting with an amazing Baltimore City business owner, Rachel Wagner, who was one of Pelvic Pride’s earliest supporters when we first got started and has been one of our biggest cheerleaders ever since. She has since turned into a dear friend who celebrated 10 years of owning Fit4Mom Baltimore City this summer! 

In this episode:

• Rachel answers “What is Fit4Mom?”
• How Rachel got involved in Fit4Mom as a participant turned owner
• Baltimore City’s Fit4Mom growth from 2 instructors and a few class offerings to the multitude of instructors and classes that are offered today!
• Community in fitness & connection
• Fit4Mom’s ideal client
• Empowering moms to listen to their body
• The impact of doing group fitness with your peers
• Show up as you are and trust the Fit4Mom instructors to support you and take you safely through a workout
• All family dynamics are welcome, your first class is always FREE
• Catch Fit4Mom Baltimore City in Federal Hill, Canton @ CareFirst (FREE), Patterson Park, & Druid Hill (check out the Fit4Mom schedule for exact locations & times)
• Join in for Fit4Mom’s other offerings like Book Club & Mom’s Night Out events

Find Rachel & Fit4Mom Baltimore City:

• On Instagram: @fit4mombaltimorecity
• On Facebook
• Check out Fit4Mom Baltimore City’s website
• Send Rachel an Email 

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

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Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 43 I got to chat with Ayce Kyptyn about his experience with pelvic floor therapy as a trans man, his work in Erotic Blueprints, Bondassage, and his studies in Sexological Bodywork. 

In this episode:

• Finding a care provider who is supportive of you and your journey
• Create your care team
• The right provider is worth the drive
• How a patient knows you are inclusive for them
• Your website matters! 
• How providers can get into working with trans folx
• The importance of consent in the room to help trans folx (& all patients) to feel more safe
• Somatic embodiment & Ayce’s journey with it
• Sex, Love & Goop (on Netflix) - Ayce’s recommendation
• One thing Ayce wishes people knew: All of you is welcome here!
• Find more pleasure in life!

Find Acye:

• On Instagram: @ayce_kyptyn
• On Facebook
• Check out Ayce’s website

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

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Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email ([email protected])

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt