Sheela Zelmer is a physiotherapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy and rehabilitation, and also happens to be my personal physiotherapist. In this episode we talk deeply about what exactly pelvic floor health is, how, why and when is the right time to visit a pelvic floor physiotherapist and what is involved during an assessment.
These are the main topics we address in this thoughtful conversation:
- ● What is Pelvic floor physiotherapy?
- ● The pelvic area in relationship with the rest of your body.
- ● Mental and emotional connection to the pelvic floor health.
- ● Your whole core is connected to your pelvic floor.
- ● Signs that tell you you may need a pelvic floor physiotherapist.
- ● How does a pelvic floor assessment got?
- ● What are Kegel exercises and who needs to practice them?
- ● What can be done to get your pelvic floor stronger or to soften it if it is rigid?
- ● Devices you can use to test pelvic muscle contractions.
- ● How often you should do pelvic floor exercises?
- ● Finding a good physiotherapist specialized in pelvic floor.
- ● Every woman should have an assessment of their pelvic floor.
- My goal for today's episode is that your curiosity was piqued enough to get you to pay attention, and to become more aware of the sensations and feelings of your body, as well as providing the tools and information to take charge of your own health. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
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- Learn more about Sheela Zelmer:
- Sheela graduated from the Physical Therapy program at the University of Toronto in 1995 and has spent over 20 years working with her clients to improve their pain, become more active and increase their quality of life. Her career has taken her from the beautiful Maritimes, to Ottawa, and now, the Greater Toronto Area.
- Sheela has a special interest in Pelvic Health, and has furthered her education with international conferences and courses in incontinence, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, paediatrics, oncology, pre/post natal care, as well as gastrointestinal and bowel dysfunction.
- Sheela is an assistant instructor and teaching assistant with Pelvic Health Solutions, educating health professionals about pelvic health conditions as they foster wellness with their clients.
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- Email Sheela at sheelazelmerphysio@gmail.com
- Pelvic Floor Solutions
- Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
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- Quotes:
- "Your whole core is connected to your pelvic floor."
- "People are more than just a symptom."
- "60% of women doing Kegel exercises are not doing them correctly."
- "Kegel exercises are not for everyone."
- "Women should be the drivers of their health."
- "Having an assessment of your pelvic floor is eye opening even if you don't have any issues."
- Additional Information About Jenn:
- Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature's Emporium and Juice Plus.
- Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.
