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Tips 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 MoreCervical, Pelvic Floor, and Diaphragm Connection: An Interview with Susan Clinton
Did you know that even your voice and ways you create sound can not only be indicative of dysfunction but also be part of the solution? Sing your way to continence? Sound more fun than kegels? I think so… but let’s see what Susan Clinton has to say in the matter.
Read MorePudendal Neuralgia and Complex Pelvic Pain: An Interview with Tracy Sher
Complex pelvic pain… that’s often a tough one to treat. Especially for those of us who work in clinics as the only pelvic PT! I remember feeling like I just needed another set of eyeballs and more ideas as well as some nudging into perspective shifts to get a better idea of what was going…
Read MorePediatric Incontinence and Pelvic Floor: An Interview with Dawn Sandalcidi
Introduction: Dawn Sandalcidi is certainly recognized as an expert in pediatric pelvic floor treatment. In order to share more with all of you about the field of pediatric pelvic PT, Dawn’s background, and the upcoming course, we were lucky enough to get an interview with Dawn! The Interview: PG: What drove you to specialize in pediatric…
Read MoreTransgender and Nonbinary Pelvic Health – An interview with Heather Edwards and Tuesday Feral
Pelvic Guru Academy is offering online education on Transgender and Nonbinary Pelvic Health this year. It’s going to be instructed by a team, both of which are enthusiastically queer and really like to dig in with the nerdy awesomeness of anatomy, sexuality, gender, and our current social structure. Heather (a pelvic PT and sex counselor)…
Read MoreThe Female Athlete: An Interview with Antony Lo
If you haven’t yet been to Pelvic Guru Academy’s Female Athlete course, don’t say that too loudly in a group of pelvic PTs because those who have been to one will likely swarm you with praise for this awesome course. You’ll likely hear words like, “Amazing!”, “life-changing!”, and “made me question everything!” I decided to catch up with Antony and ask him some questions about his course and how he became interested in teaching on this topic.
Read MoreEssential Sexual Health: An Interview with Ellen Barnard
Sexual health compentency is critical. Tracy often sees mismanagement of sexual concerns and the negative impact that it has on patients. Many providers don’t have an understanding of what they don’t know because… well… they don’t know it.
Read MoreThe Pelvic Floor and the GI System: An Interview with Susan Clinton
Did you know that diarrhea is hereditary? It runs in your genes. Pelvic Guru Course Manager, Heather Edwards, PT, had the pleasure of interviewing Susan Clinton about work with bowel management. Not only did we get some great poo jokes (all of us here at Pelvic Guru have elementary school-age kids), but we also learned…
Read MoreSo, You Need Defecography Testing for Bowel Issues? Dispelling the Top 5 Myths
pelic-A common scenario: You have constipation, but the cause is unknown (and may have several underlying factors). What if your physician orders a “DEFECOGRAM?” This is actually quite a common test, but if you search the internet, it will likely leave you with questions and fears. Dr. Vikas Shah, guest blogger and UK consultant radiologist…
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