Today we’re talking all about my favorite: The pelvic floor. From how the pelvic floor changes in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, to what the signs and symptoms to see a pelvic floor PT are, to what happens at an actual appointment… we cover it all.
Joining me today on Yoga | Birth | Babies for this conversation is Dr. Amy Stein. Amy is a premiere physical therapist and is at the forefront of treating pelvic floor disfunction and pelvic pain. In addition to being the founder of Beyond Basics PT, Amy has served as the President – and is currently on the advisory board – of the International Pelvic Pain Society. As an award-winning author, Amy has written books on pelvic pain (Heal Pelvic Pain) and endometriosis (Beating Endo: How to reclaim your life from Endometriosis) and created a video on pelvic pain (Healing Pelvic Pain and Abdominal Pain). Amy is also a co-editor of Healing in Urology as well as a featured author in many medical textbooks, including Pelvic Pain Management, Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management, Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women, and The Overactive Pelvic Floor.
Amy’s bio speaks for itself, and it goes without saying that she is the ideal person to have on for this discussion which I am so happy to bring you. Happy listening and happy learning!
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Amy and what led her to focusing on pelvic floor PT
- How the pelvic floor impacts one’s pregnancy, birth, and postpartum
- What kegels are and when it is appropriate to do them
- Signs that the pelvic floor needs to be addressed and when it may be right see a PT
- What happens during a prenatal pelvic floor therapy session
- Other ways that pelvic floor PTs help clients access their pelvic floor other than internal examination
- How Amy, as a pelvic floor PT, builds a program for a client
- When someone should start pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy
- Signs that someone should see a pelvic floor PT postpartum
- How soon after giving birth one can start pelvic floor therapy
- One final tip or piece of advice Amy would like to offer new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Amy:
Premier physical therapist, founder, and pioneer – Amy Stein is at the forefront of treating pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain, specializing in functional manual therapy for all people, including children. In addition to being the founder of Beyond Basics, Amy has served as the President – and is currently on the advisory board – of the International Pelvic Pain Society. Amy also lectures internationally, has been featured in documentaries, and interviewed on critically-acclaimed TV shows like Dr. Oz, ABC’s 20/20, and Good Morning La La Land.
As an award-winning author, Amy has written books on pelvic pain (Heal Pelvic Pain) and endometriosis (Beating Endo: How to reclaim your life from Endometriosis) and created a video on pelvic pain (Healing Pelvic Pain and Abdominal Pain). Amy is also a co-editor of Healing in Urology as well as a featured author in many medical textbooks, including Pelvic Pain Management, Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management, Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women, and The Overactive Pelvic Floor.
Her award-winning books and videos help people heal from pain, improve function, and take back their lives. She is a tireless educator and advocate, working closely with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers everywhere to raise access and awareness, so more people get the care they need. Amy recently founded her own line of healing CBD products, Wellness x Nature, that aims to further assist and inspire those on their mission to good health and healing.
Connect with Amy:
Website: https://beyondbasicsphysicaltherapy.com
IG: @beyondbasicspt
FB: Beyond Basics PT
X: @beyondbasicspt
Check out similar Yoga| Birth| Babies episodes:
- How Stress Affects Your Pelvic Floor with Hayley Kava PT, MPT
- Kegels and Your Pelvic Floor with Kara Mortifoglio PT, DPT, WCS
- Diastasis Recti and the Pelvic Floor with Dr. Sarah Duvall
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