054: More Than Kegels: How The Pelvic Floor Is Required For Core Strength, Orgasms, and Elimination with Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, DPT
Episode description
Your pelvic floor muscles are some of the most important ones in your body. Are you taking care of them?
Dr. Rebecca Maidansky is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pelvic Floor Specialist, has spent over 10,000 hours working in her specialty and is the owner of Lady Bird Physical Therapy in Austin, Texas. Pelvic floor health is such an under-discussed topic that is truly applicable for everyone and has far reaching impacts on your overall health.
Tune in to learn more signs your pelvic floor is or isn't functioning properly, how to navigate pelvic floor health throughout all phases of pre and postpartum and why your pelvic floor matters even if you aren't expecting a baby.
Highlights:
- 11:33 Symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction
- 19:37 How pelvic floor dysfunction causes downstream effects to your overall health
- 23:13 How pelvic floor dysfunction can impact your sex life
- 33:42 What happens to your pelvic floor during childbirth
- 48:52 Ways you can support your pelvic floor on a regular basis
Guest: Dr. Rebecca Maidansky
Resources We Mention:
- Lady Bird Physical Therapy Website
- Lady Bird Physical Therapy on Instagram
- Lady Bird Physical Therapy on YouTube
- Birth Preparation & Postpartum Planning Course
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- Frolicandflow.com
- Instagram: @frolicandflow
Complete Show Notes Here.