The Clitoris is More Than “That Little Bump”
By Heather Edwards, PT, CSC, Pelvic Guru LLC Course & Content Manager ย The clitoris is an amazing structure! Often when we see pictures or look in the mirror, it might just look like a small bump. But in truth, that’s just a small portion of the clitoris. ย As we develop from an embryo,…
Read MoreVaginal Estrogen for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Does it help?
Iโm so pleased to share a comprehensive critical review of the top randomized controlled trials about vaginal estrogen vs. placebos in preventing or treating UTIs in postmenopausal women. ~Tracy Sher, PT, MPT, DPT (2022) ๐๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ (๐จ๐ง๐๐) ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐จ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป?โฃ โฃThis is available to…
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Pelvic Physical/Occupational Therapy
General things to know about going to pelvic physical or occupational therapy: It’s normal to feel nervous (or not) about your first visit to pelvic therapy. Your pelvic therapist is familiar with people not being sure what to expect and will be ready to answer your questions. They will also be ready to share what…
Read MoreClinical Blindspots: Filling in the Gaps of Sexual Health Medical Training
A discussion with Heather Edwards & Alex Papale These two have been doing a series of courses under the title of “Clinical Blindspots” that focus on some specific niches of kink and BDSM that involve pelvic health. These topics are often taboo and rarely covered in pelvic health education, leaving practitioners who have concerns regarding…
Read MorePregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism and Pelvic Global Academy: A Power-Packed Partnership (an Interview with Brianna Battles)
by Heather Edwards, Pelvic Global Academy Course Coordinator and Content Manager ย Some of you may have noticed and others may have already signed up for this hot ticket, but did you know that you can now get your Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Certification through Pelvic Global Academy (Pelvic Guru, LLC)? Among the fantastic benefits…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Lubricant
By Heather Edwards, PT, CSC, Pelvic Guru LLC Course & Content Manager Personal lubricants for sexual penetration or external genital stimulation (either solo or partnered) can enhance pleasure and comfort. Though the vagina can self-lubricate, the amount of wetness and duration of its effectiveness will vary from person to person. It can also vary for one…
Read MoreTips for Pelvic Floor Relaxation
The pelvic floor muscles span the entire base of the pelvis from the pubic bone to the coccyx and between both sit bones. They play an important role in bowel, bladder, and sexual function. Additionally, the pelvic floor muscles support the internal organs (bladder, bowels, uterus, etc). It is important for the pelvic floor to…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Bowel Course: GI and Pelvic Floor – ONLINE – SELF-PACED – with Susan Clinton
REGISTER HERE Instructor: Susan C. Clinton, PT, DScPT, OCS, WCS, FAAOMPT, NBHWC THIS COURSE IS ONLINE AND SELF-PACED AND CAN BE FOUND HERE. Course Description: A comprehensive approach to gastrointestinal disorders including bowel and digestion dysfunction. This approach allows for the consideration of management of multiple factors s including nutritional, psychosocial, medical-surgical decisions, and physical…
Read MoreThe Female Athlete Level 2 – ONLINE – with Antony Lo
Check Availability and Register HERE Instructor: Antony Lo, APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Master in Manual Therapy (UWA), B.App.Sc.(Physio)(USyd) YOU CAN SEE WHEN THE NEXT OFFERING OF THIS COURSE WILL BE HERE. Audience:ย Medical or Fitness professionals who have already taken Female Athlete 1 with Antony Lo Course Description:ย Youโve completed The Female Athlete Course – Level 1.…
Read MoreThe Female Athlete Level 1 SELF-PACED with Antony Lo
Register here Instructor:ย Antony Lo The Physio Detective Sydney, Australia Australian Physiotherapy Association Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Master in Manual Therapy (UWA) B.App.Sc.(Physio)(USyd) THIS COURSE CAN BE FOUND SELF-PACED AND ONLINE HERE. Description: Have you ever felt that you could be doing better for your female clients? As a health or fitness professional, you have a…
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