Pregnancy is an exciting time, filled with the anticipation of the arrival of your new baby. However, pregnancy is often accompanied by discomfort or pain, and it is not talked about enough. Once you’ve given birth, there are a whole host of new issues that can arise, from urine leakage, pain during intercourse, and other pelvic-floor-related symptoms. Our guest today is Liz Annas, a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic-floor physical therapy at Caroline Rehab in Statesville. During our conversation today, Liz introduces us to the world of pelvic-floor physical therapy including common issues that arise both during pregnancy and post-partum, and she takes us through what a pelvic-floor treatment session entails. If you want to find out more about whether pelvic-floor therapy is for you and how you can gain access to a pelvic-floor therapist, then do not miss out on this episode of the MedSoup Podcast. Join us now!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Liz introduces the focus of today’s talk: pelvic floor physical therapy.
- The prevalence of these pregnancy-related issues and how patients end up with Liz.
- Factors that can increase your post-partum symptoms.
- Liz shares more specifically about what a pelvic-floor treatment session entails.
- Other symptoms to look for that relate to pelvic-floor issues.
- Treatment options for pregnant women.
- Liz shares her personal experience with pelvic-floor rehab.
- Where you can find a pelvic-floor therapist.
- What sparked Liz’s interest in pelvic-floor therapy.
- How she prepares to provide this type of treatment/ training to her patients.
- It’s not just for women, there’s a whole world of male pelvic-floor physical therapy.
- Her thoughts on the effectiveness of pelvic-floor physical therapy treatment.
- Why doing your homework is the ticket to success.
- When referrals are necessary for pelvic-floor therapy.
- Waiting list process and how long it takes to get in and see Liz.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Carolina Rehab Phone Number: +1 704 881 0088
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