Ep: 011 Need to Know Info about Breast Implants

Are breast implants as safe as they seem? In this podcast episode you will learn what breast implant illness, why it occurs and who may be predisposed to it. With a mass recall on textured breast implants due to breast implant associated large cell carcinoma, we need to have this conversation so patients can make informed choices about breast implants and reconstruction. Danielle Valoras is a physicians assistant who experienced breast implant illness. In this episode she shares her story, medical expertise regarding detection of silicone induced granulomas, as well as surgical interventions and conservative treatment options to alleviate symptoms associated with breast implant illness.

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Ep 010: Healing Pelvic Pain with Pleasure

In this episode Dee Hartmann shares the value of incorporating pleasure into treatment for pelvic pain. Many people with vulvodynia, vaginismus and pelvic pain are unable to experience pleasurable sex. Moving the brain from a pain to pleasure-focused state requires a graded approach from attuning to pleasurable sensations in our environment to exploring safe and pleasurable touch with ourselves.

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Ep 009: Understanding Endometriosis with Dr. Shrikhande

March is endometriosis awareness month. Endometriosis is estimated to affect 1 in 9 women. Today we will be talking with Dr. Shrikhande of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine. We agree that efficient diagnosis, conservative treatment and access to proficient care to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms is paramount for people diagnosed with endometriosis.

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Ep. 008: Starting & Expanding Your Pelvic Health Practice with Jessica Reale

On this episode, we talk to Dr. Jessica Reale about her journey as a pelvic health practitioner and transitioning from employee to private practice owner. Every person's circumstances and experience starting a business is different. If you are thinking about starting or expanding your own practice, I hope this episode gives you food for for thought and inspiration.

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Ep. 007 - Bridging Physical Science & Intuition with Dr. Kerian Duncan

Our guest, Dr. Kerian Duncan, PT, DPT, MSc has a Master of Science in Neuroscience (MSc), and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT). Well versed in both neuroscience and developmental research and clinical practice, she believes that the best advocate for children are their parents when it comes to early childhood intervention.

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Ep. 006: Reach Out the Back Test for Shoulder Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Patients with Denise Stewart

Denise Stewart is an Australian Occupational Therapist who developed her own test for shoulder dysfunction in breast cancer patients called the Reach Out the Back Test. This test goes beyond straight plane movement in flexion and abduction to multi-planar movement which is how we live functionally.

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Ep. 005: Tips for Treating Male Pelvic Clients with Dr. Susie Gronski

Dr. Susie Gronski answers listener's questions regarding pelvic PT treatment for men (and she doesn't hold back)! We discuss real practitioner concerns like: What do you do when your patient gets an erection? How do you relate to men if you don't have a penis? What do you do if you feel uncomfortable working with a client (male or any body)?

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Ep. 004: Prioritizing Self with Jennifer McGowan

Jennifer MCGowan is a mother of 4 and owner of Regenerate Physiotherapy in Peachtree, Georgia. In this self-care in healthcare episode, Jennifer encourages us to do what makes us feel good, not because of the outcome, but because it is an act of self-love.

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Ep. 003: What is Comprehensive Breast Cancer Rehab?

Comprehensive breast cancer care includes rehabilitation for the side effects of breast cancer treatment such as lymphedema, lymphatic cording, shoulder dysfunction, cardiotoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, joint pain, osteoporosis, dyspareunia and more. Breast cancer rehabilitation helps people who have/had breast cancer with optimal function to live their best life free from side effects.

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Ep. 002: The History of Pelvic PT with Holly Herman

Holly Herman is one of the OGs (original gangstas) of pelvic physical therapy. In this episode, Holly thanks the many giants of pelvic physical therapy (the backs of which we stand on).

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