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NorthStar Physical Therapy#62: Prostatitis and Male Pelvic PainHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this eye-opening episode, I tackle one of the most misunderstood diagnoses in men’s health: prostatitis. While pelvic pain in men is often automatically labeled as prostatitis and tre...2025-06-3015 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#61: Men Need Pelvic Health Too!Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In honor of Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, let me shed some light on a topic that’s often overlooked: pelvic health for men. In this open an...2025-06-1619 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#60: Celebrate Pride Month!Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this heartfelt episode of North Star Physical Therapy Podcast, I take a meaningful pause from my usual medical-focused content to celebrate Pride Month and discuss the importance of inclusive h...2025-06-0213 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#59: Perimenopause: From Menstrual Years Through Menopause Pelvic & Lymphatic Health ConsiderationsIn this episode, Dr. Shirlea North discusses the important — and often overlooked — pelvic and lymphatic health considerations during the transition from menstruation through perimenopause to menopause.Dr. North dives into how hormonal changes, tissue health, lymphatic flow, and lifestyle factors all impact pelvic floor function and whole-body well-being during this transformative stage of life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complex (and often confusing) journey of perimenopause and beyond.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Introduction to today’s topicWhat is perimenopause and when does it sta...2025-05-1919 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#58: Peripartum Care: From Fertility Through Postpartum Pelvic and Lymphatic Health ConsiderationsWelcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy Podcast — your go-to resource for understanding lymphedema, lipedema, pelvic health dysfunctions, and empowering you to take control of your health and advocate for yourself. In this episode, Dr. Shirlea North, pelvic floor and lymphatic health specialist, shares her expertise on the vital role pelvic floor and lymphatic therapy plays throughout the peripartum journey — from fertility to postpartum recovery. Whether you’re trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or navigating postpartum life, this episode explores how a whole-body approach to therapy can help manage symptoms, support healing, and empower you to take con...2025-05-0524 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#57: To Kegel or Not to Kegel: The Debate ContinuesWelcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy Podcast — your go-to resource for understanding lymphedema, lipedema, pelvic health dysfunctions, and empowering you to take control of your health and advocate for yourself. In this episode, Dr. Shirlea North, PT, DPT, revisits the debate surrounding Kegels — a common but often misunderstood recommendation for pelvic floor health. Are Kegels really the answer for everyone? Dr. North explores when Kegels are beneficial, when they may cause harm, and alternative approaches to strengthen or relax the pelvic floor.If you’ve been told to do Kegels or you’re struggling with issues li...2025-04-2121 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#56: Pelvic Health & Wellness: Collaboration with Personal Trainers and Pelvic Health Physical TherapistsHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, I will be sharing with you my guesting in the podcast “Empowered with Ash.” Together, we dive into why the pelvic and lymphatic systems are so inter...2025-04-0758 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#55: Lymphatics & Pelvic Health ConnectionHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between lymphatic health and pelvic floor function. As a specialist in both areas, I explain how lymphatic congestion can contribute to p...2025-03-2423 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#54: Collaboration of Chiropractors & Pelvic Floor PTsHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode of the NorthStar Physical Therapy Podcast,I am joined by Dr. Kevin Ward, a chiropractor based in Fairfax, Virginia. Together, we discuss the powerful collaboration between c...2025-03-1026 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#53: Sitting Positions - Are They Functional?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, I dive into the importance of proper sitting posture and how it impacts our daily lives. From work and driving to toileting, menstrual device usage, and e...2025-02-2411 min
The Empowered with Ash PodcastDr. Shirlea North: Pelvic Health 101In this week's episode, Dr. Shirlea North joins me on the pod! She is the CEO and founder of NorthStar Physical Therapy, LLC. Shirlea teaches us about the importance of pelvic and lymphatic health in every stage of life as a woman. From intimacy with your partner, to prenatal/ post partum health, all the way to experiencing menopause and postmenopause..we cover it all! You will learn from this podcast that your pelvis is quite literally the keystone of the body and has a huge impact in to your overall health and well-being. You can connect with S...2025-02-2400 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#52: Intercourse and DyspareuniaHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!For this episode, let’s talk about Intercourse and Dyspareunia. As Valentine’s Day is coming up, I would like you to normalize talking about sex. Sex is mea...2025-02-1020 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#51: What is the "Abdominal Canister?"Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!For this episode, let’s dive into what the Abdominal Canister is and the types of breathing that would best support your abdominal canister. Learn how proper brea...2025-01-2716 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#50: Urinary Incontinence 101Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!For the very first episode this 2025, I will be sharing with you all about Urinary Incontinence: what it is, the types, the causes, and other basic information that can h...2025-01-1323 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#49: 2024 ReflectionHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!This is a very special episode as we will be reflecting on the year 2024. I will let you in on what have been the developments this year as I d...2024-12-3030 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#48: Pelvic Muscle Movers and StabilizersHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!For this episode, let’s talk about the pelvic muscle movers and stabilizers. Our muscles need to be strong and flexible. That’s why this episode is a great way f...2024-12-1616 minNorthStar Physical Therapy**Special Edition** Optimal Aging in Women's Health: Part 1 - IntroIn this special episode, this is the first of hopefully many workshops on Optimal Aging within Women's Health, held at The Hive in Clifton.In this session, three clinicians, all physical therapists with specialized expertise in different fields of physical therapy, collaborating for your optimal health, shares insights and actionable steps.We have:Lisa Clarkson from Dancing Tree Physical Therapy brings her expertise in functional medicine, focusing on the body's ability to heal and thrive through nutrition and lifestyle changes.Jennifer Youngen from Custom Care Physical Therapy specializes in orthopedic care for older athletes...2024-12-091h 08NorthStar Physical Therapy#47: Vaginal Estrogen, Moisturizers and Lubes... Oh My!Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!This episode let’s take some time talking about vaginal estrogen, moisturizers, and lubes. This topic may be taboo to many, but it’s a very important one that we ne...2024-12-0220 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#46: Pre and Post Prostatectomy - Importance of Pelvic Health Physical TherapyHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!This episode is all about the critical role of pelvic floor physical therapy before and after prostatectomies. I want to discuss this important topic because when you have the m...2024-11-1813 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#45: Intro to Mens Pelvic HealthHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!This episode is all about Men’s Pelvic Health. Men’s pelvic health is often overlooked, yet it plays a vital role in overall well-being. In this episod...2024-11-0415 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#44: Bowel Movements - Does a body good!Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!This episode is all about your Bowel Movements and how knowing more about this does your body good! We will go over the stool consistency and the motility and t...2024-10-2117 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#43: Why pelvic floor physical therapy important for those with breast cancer?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!This episode is all about Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Breast Cancer, and the relation of the two. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so this topic is just timely t...2024-10-0717 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#42: Menstrual Cycle: What is a pelvic floor PT's role?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In relation to Pain Awareness Month, let’s talk about the menstrual cycle that women go through every single month and what a giant pain that is! As a...2024-09-2317 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#41: Aging Myths of the PelvisHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!September is Healthy Aging Month so for today’s episode, we will be talking about some aging myths regarding our pelvis. These myths and facts are very important to lea...2024-09-0917 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#40: What happens when I see a CLT for Lymphedema or Lipedema?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!For today’s episode, let’s talk about what happens when you see a Certified Lymphedema Therapist for lymphedema or lipedema. CLTs are comprehensive and holistic providers. We tak...2024-08-2623 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#39: What is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome? Who treats it?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!For today’s episode, let’s talk about Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, otherwise known as Pelvic Venous Insufficiency. Let’s dive into what it is and who hel...2024-08-1216 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#38: What is Interstitial Cystitis or Bladder Pain Syndrome, and what is Pelvic Floor Therapy’s role?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!For today’s episode, let’s talk about very hot topics regarding men’s pelvic health. These topics are interstitial cystitis, chronic bladder pain syndrome, and chronic prostatitis. Do these s...2024-07-2920 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#37: Perimenopause and Menopause - Role of PTHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!Today’s episode will be all about perimenopause and menopause and what is the role of Physical Therapists to help women undergoing such stage in their lives. We will als...2024-07-1525 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#36: Kegel or Not to Kegel?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!Today’s episode will answer the question many of you might be wondering about: to Kegel or not to Kegel. A lot of people do not know what a Keg...2024-07-0117 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#35: Manual Technique Collaboration Between PT and MT - Interview with Casey White from White HART MassageHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!I am so excited to share this episode with you because I got to bring in a very good colleague of mine, Casey White from White HART Massage. ...2024-06-1731 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#34: Diastasis Recti: What is it and How is it treated?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!For today’s episode, we will be talking about Diastasis Recti. Let’s shed light on the reason why Diastasis Recti should not be solely associated with pregnant women or be...2024-06-0420 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#33: How Can PT help Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!Today’s episode will be about how Physical Therapy can help with Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). I will share with you what POP is, its types, the bes...2024-05-2023 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#32: Interview with Meagan Pa, Owner of Amphiba BabyHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!Today’s episode will be a bit different as I am sharing with you an episode where I was a guest. The podcast is called Bab...2024-05-061h 13
Hire Expectations: Beyond the BoardroomShirlea Crook - The Multi-Generational WorkforceIn this insightful episode, Shirlea Crook, CEO and Founder of Care for Life Support Services, joins the VPWS Ladies to discuss the integration of multi-generational teams in today’s workforce. As an expert in multi-generational engagement, Shirlea emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, mental health and well-being, and fostering a workplace culture that embraces fluidity and flexibility.Shirlea highlights the value of legacy leaders, encouraging companies to harness their expertise while creating a supportive environment for all employees. The discussion dives into the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and a workplace culture that is bo...2024-05-0300 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#31: Cash-based vs Insurance-based Physical Therapy: Which One Do I Choose?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!Today’s episode will depart a little bit from the usual pelvic and lymphatic health that I talk about in this podcast. I will be sha...2024-04-2229 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#30: Constipation: Quick Fix without medicationsHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!Today’s episode is all about constipation. This is a topic we don’t always want to talk about but it is very important to know...2024-04-0822 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#29: "Out of the Box" Conservative Treatment for Lipo-lymphedemaHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!Lymphedema Day is celebrated in March, and as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, I want to share with you about the conservative treatments that you can t...2024-03-2519 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#28: Lipolymphedema Team - Who is in your village?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!I am super excited for this episode as we will be talking about the Lipolymphedema team. Let’s talk about what Lipolymphedema is and who com...2024-03-1114 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#27: What is the physical therapist's role in the biopsychosocial approach in healthcare?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!February is National Self-Care month that’s why for this episode, we will still be discussing about how you can take better care of yourself. Spe...2024-02-2617 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#26: Self-Care: What's Your Routine?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!Today’s episode will be all about self-care. We are still in the self-reflection mode for this episode, just like the ones you listened to in...2024-02-1219 min
Babywearing & Breastfeeding Miracles: Introduction from Meagan Pa, IBCLC and Amphiba Baby FounderThe Unspoken Journey: Pelvic Health Before and After ChildbirthIn our 8th podcast episode, "The Unspoken Journey: Pelvic Health Before and After Childbirth," Dr. Shirlea North, a renowned physical therapist specializing in pelvic health, covers key aspects of this crucial topic. We start by defining pelvic floor health and its significance for women, particularly during and after pregnancy. Dr. North discusses the impact of hormonal changes, pre-birth preparation exercises, and the effects of childbirth on the pelvic floor.She shares essential post-birth recovery steps and delves into the interconnectedness of hormones, mood, and mental health during this period. We explore the connection between hormonal changes, muscle...2024-01-301h 14NorthStar Physical Therapy#25: Macro and Micro HabitsHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In today’s episode, I will be sharing with you the last installment for the self-reflection series I have for this podcast. And the topic of...2024-01-2918 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#24: Managing Expectations with Your Pelvic and Lymphatic Health ProviderHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In today’s episode, I will be sharing with you about managing expectations with your pelvic and lymphatic health provider. It is important to manage you...2024-01-1518 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#23: New Year's ReflectionHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In today’s episode, I wanted to go over some of the reflections I had in 2023. Let’s also look into the goals for 2024. I am no...2024-01-0118 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#22: What does your brain have to do with your pelvis?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In today’s episode, we will be talking the question, “What does your brain have to do with your pelvis?” We will be diving into the ner...2023-12-1814 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#21: Lifestyle Modifications: What Does Journaling Tell You?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In today’s episode, I want to fully explain to you why, as pelvic health providers, do we love when people journal about their bladder and bowel function. These jou...2023-12-0415 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#20: Do I Need Pelvic Floor Therapy If I'm a Guy?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!Today we will be talking about the pelvic floor issues that men also suffer from. My first goal for this episode is I want you to know that y...2023-11-2019 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#19: Men's Pelvic Health BasicsHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!Today we will be talking about Men’s Pelvic Health Basics as we celebrate Men’s Health Awareness this November! As a pelvic health physical therapist, I alway...2023-11-0618 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#18: Pelvic Health Considerations with Breast Cancer Treatment - Let's Talk about it!Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In line with October being a Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I will be talking about the pelvic health considerations in relation to Breast Cancer treatment i...2023-10-2319 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#17: Breast Cancer and Lymphedema treatmentHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this is a topic that I hold really close to my heart. I created this episode because I w...2023-10-0922 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#16: Lymphedema vs EdemaHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, I will be talking about the differences between Lymphedema and Edema. Not a lot of people know about the differences between these t...2023-09-2515 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#15 : Primary versus Secondary Lymphedema - What's the difference?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, I will be talking about the differences between Primary and Secondary Lymphedema. This is a question I often get from clients that’s why I am sharing thi...2023-09-1121 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#14: Pelvic Floor Assessment: What Happens?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, I will be talking about Pelvic Floor assessment. As a physical therapist and a pelvic floor specialist, this is a question I g...2023-08-2819 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#13: Conservative Treatment for Lymphedema and Lipedema: What is Included?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, I will be talking about conservative treatments for both Lymphedema and Lipedema. We want you to be an advocate for your health b...2023-08-1421 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#12: Pelvic Floor Considerations with Low Back PainHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, I will be talking about some considerations for those who have difficulties with their back pain. Most often than not, people with back pain a...2023-07-3118 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#11: Geriatric Pelvic FloorHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, we will be taking a leap into the future. This is because I will be sharing with you more about Geriatric Pelvic Floor. I will discuss...2023-07-1725 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#10: Pelvic Floor Muscles - Everyone Has Them!Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, we will be talking about your pelvic floor muscles and how everyone has them. Men and women have pelvic floor muscles so I...2023-07-0318 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#9: Your Core is More Than Your Abs!Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, we will be talking about your core being more than your abs! I am so passionate about this topic because so many people ask a...2023-06-1920 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#8: Compression Garments 101 for Lymphedema or LipedemaHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, we will be talking about the basics about compression garments for lymphedema and lipedema. As a Physical Therapist and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, this is something I...2023-06-0522 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#7: Pelvic Floor 101: Basic KnowledgeHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, we will be talking about the basics about the Pelvic Floor. By listening to this podcast, you will be able to gather some really good information a...2023-05-2227 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#6: What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage or MLD?Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, we will be talking about Manual Lymphatic Drainage or MLD. As a Physical Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), this is a huge part of what...2023-05-0819 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#5: Lymphedema vs LipedemaHey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast! I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!In this episode, we will be talking about the differences between lymphedema and lipedema. I know that many people get confused by these two medical conditions or even think t...2023-04-2423 minNorthStar Physical Therapy#4 : What is Lymphedema?In this episode Dr. Shirlea North, PT, GCS, CLT answers the question what is lymphedema? She dives into the causes, who is involved, and treatments for this chronic and possible progressive condition that is a mystery to most healthcare providers but is extremely prevalent.2023-03-0917 min
NorthStar Physical Therapy#3: What is a Compression Pump?In this episode, Hank Shaw, from BioTAB HealthCare introduces what a sequential pneumatic compression pump is, how to use it, recommended frequency and duration and several other quick tips. This episode offers a brief overview of compression pumps and how a compression pump vendor is another integral member of the interdisciplinary team for those diagnosed with lymphedema or lipedema for proper self-management. 2022-06-1621 min
NorthStar Physical Therapy#2: What is OT? How can they help me?What is an occupational therapist? What is the difference between physical and occupational therapy? That will be answered during this podcast. Many outpatient therapists network within their field and with other allied healthcare professionals to better collaborate and help their clients achieve their optimal health. Often I found myself working with my occupational therapy colleagues and they have the most creative minds! As a physical therapist, I fully support my occupational therapy colleagues, especially my guest speaker, Tara Connor, MOTR/L, CAPS. Enjoy!2022-05-0420 min
NorthStar Physical Therapy#1: Your Mindset is Key!!This episode is not only a kick start to my launch of NorthStar Physical Therapy, but also a kick start for you to set your mind right for optimal wellness! Joining me is Tiffany Chen, a certified NASM-CPT, 200-YT, and COTA who is passionate about holistic health and prioritizing mental health in order to obtain optimal wellbeing. She gives amazing tips on how to make quality stillness to give you the momentum to achieve your optimal health, mind and body. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you holistically and collaboratively to your optimal health!2022-03-0821 min
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