Pelvic Floor Physio: Common Does Not Mean Normal with Tamara Gerdis from Physio Down Under

In this conversation, Tamara, a pelvic health physiotherapist, shares her journey into the field and discusses the importance of understanding pelvic floor health. She explains various conditions such as urinary incontinence, the significance of personalized assessments, and the impact of age and childbirth on pelvic health. The discussion also covers the role of education in promoting awareness and the normalization of pelvic floor issues among women.

Tamara emphasizes the need for open conversations about these topics and provides insights into when surgery may be necessary. The conversation concludes with a focus on the importance of seeking help and taking control of one's health. In this conversation, Tamara discusses the complexities of pelvic health, focusing on prolapse, its symptoms, and the importance of pelvic floor physiotherapy. She explains the evolution of prolapse definitions, the significance of symptoms over anatomy, and innovative solutions like vaginal support pessaries. The discussion also touches on genetic factors influencing prolapse, the growing demand for pelvic health services, and the importance of education in this field. Tamara emphasizes that it's never too late to seek help for pelvic health issues and highlights the need for qualified physiotherapists in this specialty.

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