Welcome to Episode 9 of Good Honest Talk.
In this episode, Claire is joined by, womens health physiotherapist, Sarah Brandon.
Sarah is a Chartered Senior Physiotherapist and co-founder of Aspire Physiotherapy. She qualified from University College Dublin with two first class honours degrees in MSc Physiotherapy and BSc Health and Performance Science. She has undertaken advanced training in pelvic and women’s health physiotherapy from developing a passion in this area early on in her career.
Sarah is also a Pilates instructor and Strength and Conditioning coach and enjoys using these qualifications in her treatment plans and classes. She specifically enjoys treating pregnancy and post-natal women, giving them the confidence to exercise and achieve their full potential.
Originally from Dublin, Sarah moved to Dungarvan with her fiance Colm and step-up Aspire Physiotherapy Clinic.
Common clients Sarah treats are: women during pregnancy, post-natal women, incontinence, prolapse, defecation issues, pelvic pain, scar treatment, abdominal separation and more.
Sarah also works with men and women experiencing any musculoskeletal issues and she has a special interest in neck, back, pelvic and hip pain or dysfunction.
Outside of work Sarah loves being outdoors, drinking tea and eating chocolate. She has been riding horses for as long as she can remember with some international appearances.
Sarah has an open and friendly approach when working with her patients to achieve their goals. She is passionate about her job, her patients and providing high-quality service in a caring, compassionate and understanding manner. She combines her expert knowledge and experience to provide an evidence based, individualised and patient-centred treatment plan.
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In this episode we discuss
Where Sarah's interest in women's health came from
Urinary Incontinence and the two different types
Treatment for urinary issues
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - childbirth is not the only cause!
Hypertonic Pelvic Floors / tightness in the pelvic floor
Holding stress in your pelvic floor
Impact of stress on your pelvic floor
The link between constipation and your pelvic floor
Kegel Exercises
Prenatal and Postnatal Health
That it is never too late to start if you have pain
The importance of strength training
How Sarah looks after her own wellbeing
Training and the menstrual cycle
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This podcast is hosted by functional nutritionist and life coach Claire O’Brien. Claire is the founder of Honest and Goodness Nutrition.
Good Honest Talk is a space to dive into the nitty gritty of wellbeing with compassion and understanding. This is a podcast for people in search of health and harmony.
Featuring real unfiltered conversations about what it means to take care of ourselves mentally, emotionally and physically.
No judgements, no unrealistic exceptions, just good honest talk!
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Links & Resources:
Find Sarah at:
Website: aspirephysiotherapy.ie
Instagram: @aspire_physio_ | @sarah_aspire_physio
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Instagram: @honest_goodness_nutrition
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