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The Pelvic Health PodcastIntroducing Dr. Lori Forner - Deep dive into her PhDIn Part 1 of this special series, Jo and Tam flip the script and interview the newly Dr. Lori Forner about her PhD research on exercise-based heavy lifting, pelvic organ support, and the use of transperineal ultrasound in physiotherapy.
We explore her research, specifically exercise-based heavy lifting and pelvic organ support in Part 1 where the next episode (Part 2) discusses the use of transperineal ultrasound in physiotherapy and her research exploring assessment positions.
💡 Grounded in evidence, clinically relevant, and just the beginning...
🎥 And we’re now on YouTube! You can watch this episode there too!
Do...2025-04-2159 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastPCOS and the role of lifestyle interventions with dietitian Dr Stephanie PirottaWe had a brilliant chat with Dr Stephanie Pirotta about PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and the role of lifestyle interventions to manage the chronic illness. This episode was meant to be aired before the PB Endo Conference, where Dr Pirotta presented a wonderful talk, however Lori's life was crazy and she just couldn't pull it together and get it out there in time. Apologies! But this episode is such a great listen.
Dr Stephanie Pirotta is an accredited Dietician, Nutritionist and Researcher - She has a PhD in PCOS and doing post-doctoral work at Monash University in the space of d...2023-11-0643 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastUnderstanding Stillbirth with Heidi MulesToday’s episode discusses the deeply sensitive topic of stillbirth. We understand that discussing this subject can be distressing or triggering for those who have experienced loss, are currently dealing with pregnancy complications, or are currently pregnant.
In this episode, we chat with a long-time physiotherapy colleague and friend of Lori's, Heidi Mules. She shares her personal story about the birth of her daughter Sophie, risks for stillbirth, better communication during and after pregnancy, and healing.
You can read more about Heidi's story here
Please use the following resources to help you and oth...2023-09-1148 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastIn The Clinic:Tips for transperineal ultrasound use for physiosWe are adding some new information to The Pelvic Health Podcast. Our expert interviews will continue but in between them, we will now have some shorter episodes on useful clinical ideas for assessment and treatment.
Today it's the ever-growing interest in transperineal ultrasound and I (Lori) share some tips.
PB Endo conference!!!!
For extra knowledge in this area, you can learn from us here...
Online:
2D Transperineal Ultrasound in Females: A tool for pelvic floor physios
Face-to-face:
2D Transperineal Ultrasound Skills Workshop
2D Transperineal Ultrasound in...2023-05-0826 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastPelvic floor myth busting with physiotherapist Taryn HallamTHE Taryn Hallam (physiotherapist, educator and WHTA founder) joins the podcast in this episode to bust some big myths about pelvic floor dysfunction.
Myths she addresses include:
The Oxford scale as a measure of PFM strength
Levator ani muscle function as a major factor in stress urinary incontinence
Detrusor overactivity and overactive bladder as the same thing
Caffeine as a major bladder irritant
Relaxin as the cause of ligament laxity in pregnancy
Are crunches bad for the pelvic floor?
And more!
For those of you who don't know Taryn Hallam, she is one o...2023-04-2458 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastPhysiotherapy: Profession, Pathways, and Avoiding Burnout with OAM Sue CroftPelvic floor physiotherapist, and recently awarded Order of Australia Medal, Sue Croft is joining us today to talk about longevity in physiotherapy profession. Given her extensive experience and contribution in this field for over 30 years, who better to talk to about avoiding burnout from our clinical and educational loads.
Sue then turns the mic on me (Lori) to discuss my chosen professional pathway of a PhD, which leads to some great conversations.
Hope you enjoy our chat and below are some resources we discuss:
Sue's books: Pelvic Floor Recovery: Physiotherapy for Gynaecological Repair S...2023-03-1745 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastEvidence for increased tone or overactivity of pelvic floor muscles in pelvic health conditions: A systematic review with physio Dr Rachel WormanJoin us for the fantastic insight into Dr. Rachel Worman's work trying to disentangle the great web of confusion around pelvic floor muscle tone.
Rachel has taken a deep dive into all the research looking into high tone/overactive/hypertonic pelvic floor muscles and its relationship with symptoms, and produced for us all a systematic review. She has been working with the team at the University of Queensland, including Ryan Stafford and Paul Hodges, and recently produced this epic piece of brilliance:
"Evidence for pelvic floor muscle increased tone/overactivity in pelvic health conditions?: a systematic r...2023-01-0844 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastVulvability Special Holiday EpisodeThis is our special holiday episode on vulnerability. One of our fav podcasts, The Imperfects @theimperfectspodcast, do a great segment called “Vulnerabili-tea” and we jumped on this and decided to call ours “Vulva-bility”.
Jo, Tam, and I take you on a vulnerability episode where we answer the following questions:
If you could tell your younger self some advice, what would it be?
What do you want to give, create, be, feel, or share?
What things in your past have shaped the way you see things now or go about your life?
We also...2022-12-2247 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastImpact of heavy resistance training on pregnancy and postpartum health outcomesPelvic floor physiotherapist, National level weightlifter, and PhD candidate, Christina Prevett, is here to discuss her recently published journal article titled "Impact of heavy resistance training on pregnancy and postpartum health outcomes", authored by Christina Prevet, Miranda L. Kimber, Lori Forner, Marlize de Vivo, and Margie H. Davenport.
LINK TO READ PAPER HERE: https://rdcu.be/cY0e2
This episode she dives into the paper, heavy weightlifting during pregnancy, what is and should be a "valsalva" for weightlifting, and much more.
Join us for a great conversation on a much needed topic.
2022-12-1753 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastOlympic athletes can train during pregnancy and return to sport as a mother with Eloise WellingsWe are incredibly honoured and privileged to have had the opportunity to chat with Eloise Wellings, who generously shares her incredible story of triumphs and set-backs. Eloise’s story has examples of all health issues facing female athletes, from eating disorders, menstrual dysfunction and RED-s, to pregnancy and exercise and returning to sport post partum.
Eloise Wellings is one of Australia’s most inspiring female athletes. She has been running since she was 10 years old, followed her dreams and competed for Australia in 2 Olympic Games in middle distance running. Eloise has also competed in multiple Commonwealth Games, most recently placi...2022-11-1744 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastEffect of pelvic floor symptoms on exercise participation in femalesYou will love listening to Jodie Dakic, an amazing physiotherapy clinician and researcher. Her clinical experience in elite sport is inspiring, not to mention she has almost finished her PHD investigating pelvic floor symptoms, sport and exercise.
Jodie lectures at Monash University in the department of physiotherapy, she co-directs the curriculum of physiotherapy program and women's and men's pelvic health stream.
Jodie spent 14 years with Women’s Tennis Association, travelling around the world with the elite athletes, currently they are lucky to have her as a research consultant. Jodie has also worked with Australian junior softball team and the...2022-10-1641 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastEndometriosis: research on self-management strategiesAmelia "Millie" Mardon is a full time PHD student at The University of South Australia working to improve our understanding of persistent pelvic pain. Millie and her amazing colleagues have published a systematic review of the efficacy of self management strategies for females with endometriosis, and more recently a systematic review on the treatment recommendations for the management of persistent pelvic pain. She shares with us the insights she has learnt from her research, and how we can benefit from these as clinicians. She has a vision to write an “Explain Pain” style book for women with persistent pelvic pain - wh...2022-09-1248 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastElite athletes: the latest research on pregnancy and postpartumDr Margie Davenport is an Associate Professor at The University of Alberta where her areas of research including investigating the maternal-fetal transmission of chronic disease and exploring the role of exercise in pregnancy as a preventative strategy in the development of chronic disease. Margie and her team are sure shaking up our thoughts on type and intensity of exercise in pregnancy and reframing our mindset from "can exercise in pregnancy be harmful?" to - "Not participating in exercise in pregnancy IS harmful".
Todays’ episode, she joins us to discuss the new exercises guidelines in pregnancy and how they we...2022-08-0558 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastWomen in Sport Congress with Dr. Rachel HarrisDr Rachel Harris is a Sport & Medicine Physician, Chief Medical Officer for the Australian Paralympic Team for the Tokyo games, and Chief Medical Officer for the Australian Water Polo Team. She is also the Project Lead for the AIS Female athlete performance and health, menstrual cycle and hormonal contraception project. Oh and an Olympian.
Today's episode she joins Jo, Tam and I to discuss the upcoming Women In Sport Congress in Melbourne at the MCG on Aug 17-19, 2022 - a conference not to be missed, with free childcare, sponsored by Brukner & Khan (yep, THE Brukner and Khan...2022-07-1531 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastThe New Pelvic Health Podcast GangYes it's still me, Lori, and yes it's still The Pelvic Health Podcast but I have new friends to hang out with and interview with and chat with and we will have so much more fun to come. Listen up, enjoy the fresh voices, and laugh with us while you get to know a little bit more about us all ❤️
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The Pelvic Health PodcastPostpartum Exercise Adherence Research with Steph PaplinskieSteph Paplinskie is a prenatal and postpartum fitness specialist, strength and conditioning coach, PhD candidate in the Exercise and Pregnancy Lab at Western University and international lecturer. Her research investigates the effects of physical activity and exercise training interventions on pregnant and postpartum women. She also runs her own business StrongHer Fitness and is passionate about sharing the science of pregnancy with moms around the world through Precision Pregnancy.
Please fill out (if you are eligible) and share this link for her current study "Postpartum Physical Activity, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and Depressive Symptoms (PADDS) Study" https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/j...2022-06-0557 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastPelvic pain and Graded Motor Imagery-ishToday’s episode for is for all you pelvic pain nerds out there. I bring you a brilliant discussion I had with pelvic floor physio, Katie Kelly, on the concepts of graded motor imagery for pelvic pain.
Katie Kelly is a pelvic floor physiotherapist from New Brunswick, Canada. She graduated from the MSc PT program at Dalhousie University in 2010 and has been working with pelvic floor patients for over a decade. She opened her private physiotherapy practice in 2017, and co-opened ReConnect Health Centre, a women’s focused multidisciplinary health clinic in June 2020. Katie is a guest lecturer at Dal...2022-03-1046 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastPaving the best way forward for the female athlete Upcoming ConferenceJoelene Murdoch, who is a MSK and women’s health physiotherapist and one of the directors of The Physiotherapy Clinic, joins the podcast to talk about an upcoming conference you are all invited to called Paving the Best way Forward for the Female Athlete taking place in Sydney on May 13, 2022. This conference is for anyone interested in in female athletes, sports physicians, physios, S&C coaches, AEPs, coaches and more. There is the potential for online access at a later date - listen up and stay tuned. Hope to see you there!
Details HERE
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The Pelvic Health PodcastA story about perimenopauseEmma Brockwell is a pelvic health physiotherapist, an advocate, an educator, a runner, a podcast host, a mum, and an author. She is brilliant and up to date with evidence around the pelvic floor, yet she still struggled at first to find answers to unexplained symptoms...of perimenopause.
In today's episode, Emma so kindly shares her journey of early onset perimenopause, what she discovered in the research, and what has helped her.
Web: https://www.physiomum.co.uk
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiomumuk/
"Why Did No One Tell Me?" Book...2022-02-0731 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastMovers & Mentors with Tim Reynolds, Julie Wiebe, Sandy Hilton and Biljana KennawayWelcome to this international party episode of The Pelvic Health Podcast.
Movers & Mentors is a new book by physiotherapists Tim Reynolds and Bryan Guzski featuring the thoughts and advice from leaders in physiotherapy and movement science - a book in which I was asked to contribute to along with absolutely brilliant names, including both Julie Wiebe and Sandy Hilton.
Tim Reynolds asked to interview me about some of my answers to very cool questions in this book and I thought it would be more fun to have Julie and Sandy join, and decided to make it...2021-11-2258 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastEmpowered Motherhood Program with Lyz Evans and Kimmy SmithI reached out to Lyz Evans and Kimmy Smith to to tell me about the Empowered Motherhood Program because I have watched them work tirelessly to create such a comprehensive and brilliant program and I think everyone needs to know about it. And a side note, this is NOT a paid advertisement. I just believe in this and wish I had their collective brains :).
Lyz Evans is a co-founder of the Empowered Motherhood Program, an APA titled Womens and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, with over 17 years experience in both the public and private sector. She is the founder...2021-09-0658 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastPhysiotherapy-Led Pelvic Health ClinicsTo address long hospital waitlists and improve patient access to care for pelvic floor conditions such as #incontinence and #prolapse , physiotherapy-led pelvic health clinics were introduced as a new model of care for gynaecology, urogynaecology and colorectal patients. Two physiotherapists involved in the evolution of this model of care are Jenny Nucifora and Janelle Greitschus (bios below). In this episode, they explain how this model was developed, the research supporting it's positive impact, and the role and pathway for advance practice physiotherapists in this setting.
Bios:
Jenny Nucifora is the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist i...2021-08-0642 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastOveractive bladder and dementia risk with anticholinergics with Dr Kerac Falk
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a very common condition involving urinary urgency, with or without incontinence, plus frequency and nocturia. In this episode, urogynaecologist Dr. Kerac Falk joins me to discuss general information on overactive bladder (OAB) with a focus on the medical treatment options - particularly involving recent research he has worked on as part of a team regarding very common anticholinergic medication for OAB and evidence of potential dementia risk.
Dr. Kerac Falk is a urogynecologist (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon), and recently accepted an Assistant Professor of Urogynecology position at the University of Nevada...2021-06-1836 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastNew ICS Podcast Teaser with Prof Paul Hodges on Balancing Mobility, Stability and the Pelvic FloorThe International Continence Society Podcast is coming!
On behalf of the ICS Institute of Physiotherapy, I had the pleasure of interviewing Professor Paul Hodges for Episode 1 on Balancing Mobility and Stability within the #pelvicfloor and am excited to be able to share some of it here first. This episode on The Pelvic Health Podcast is only half of our discussion - you can catch the entire episode as of June 1 (2021) on the new ICS Podcast through their website and all major podcast platforms like iTunes and Spotify. The ICS Podcast series line-up is not to be missed...2021-05-2332 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastSurgical journey for DRA repair with physiotherapist and patient Liz LushLiz Lush is a Brisbane physiotherapist and clinical lead at Mummy and Co Physiotherapy and Fitness, childbirth educator and tutor for physiotherapy students, and a mother of 4 children. Today she shares her journey (21 days post surgery at the time of recording this) for her large #diastasis or often called #DRA or #DRAM. For previous episodes covering more on DRA research and practical exercise tips, check out the previous episodes (click on the links) with Dr David Larson in July 2020 and physiotherapist Lashonda Jones in Sept 2020
In addition to treating women with DRA for years, Liz not only...2021-03-3142 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastAlways Discreet presents Urinary Incontinence with physio Cath WillisToday is an extra special episode! We have physiotherapist Cath Willis back (go find the episode on breast health from April 2018) to talk about #bladder leakage, or technically known as urinary incontinence. She breaks down the types and causes for urinary #incontinence, what physiotherapists look for as part of assessment and ways we can help treat this, as well as understanding the importance bladder leak protection products such as Always Discreet.
Not only is Cath a wealth of clinical knowledge in her roles as a pelvic health physiotherapist for Queensland Health and Movements Solutions Physiotherapy in Brisbane...2021-02-1928 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastPrep for Pushing in Labour with physiotherapist Anita LambertAnita Lambert is a Registered Pelvic Health & Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on #prenatal, #birth prep and #postpartum care, as well as the co-host of the To Birth & Beyond podcast. She’s one of the few #physiotherapists in Canada to have completed physiodoula training which blends physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support and now assists this professional course taught in Canada.
She joins me today to talk about preparation around stage 2 in labour - what happens in the body, how can we help with breath and #pelvicfloor, where do physiotherapists play a role.
Links for to...2021-02-0945 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastMenstrual cycle and athletic performance with Dr. Kirsty Elliott-SaleWhat better way to start off 2021 with Associate Professor Dr. Kirsty Elliott-Sale discussing the #menstrual cycle and how sex #hormones may affect #exercise performance in the general female population.
Dr. Elliott-Sale is the Head of the Musculoskeletal Physiology Research Group at Nottingham Trent University in England and lectures in the areas of Exercise Physiology, particularly in Female Physiology, Endocrinology, Performance, and Health. She has more than 20 years of experience working with females, elite female athletes and maternal populations including expertise in regards to the design and implementation of exercise-based interventions.
Since the completion of her...2021-01-0153 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastAfter gynaecological cancer with Melanie RoussinSo many gynaecological cancer survivors, particularly younger females, are left with a poor sexual quality of life and not many are asking about this or helping provide tools to help. Out of the 3 million women living with gynaecological cancers, up to 70% live with temporary or permanent sexual difficulties.
Our guest today, Melaine Roussin, is working to change all of this. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 31. As part of her recovery, she left corporate life to study and work in health and is now working on her PhD which focuses on the sexual quality of...2020-12-1140 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastThe Glottis and Pelvic FloorWe know holding our breath can influence pressure onto the #pelvicfloor, but did you ever think about how this happens, or why, or that our vocal cords can influence this pressure?
Physical therapist and academic, Aliza Rudavsky, joins me to discuss her research in this area and some very cool facts about how the #glottis works and how this can influence the pelvic floor.
Bio from her website:
A native of Pittsburgh, Aliza grew up as a dancer. She studied modern dance in college and performed professionally for several years before going to g...2020-11-0658 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastSexual activity and Low Back PainAPA Titled Sports and Exercise #Physiotherapist, Indianna Franke, who also holds a Grad. Cert in #PelvicFloor Physiotherapy, joins the podcast today to talk about sex in the context of low back pain.
As low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal types of pain, and sex is part of life but often becomes difficult when you have #backpain, why aren't all of us as professionals asking our patients about this? We ask about pain with bending, lifting, #exercise, #sports, and other daily activities, but often we are too embarrassed or ill-equipped to talk about how to help our p...2020-10-2346 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastCognitive Hypnotherapy and Pelvic Pain with Sheren GaulbertThis episode will blow your mind! I admit the word "hypnotherapy" really threw me but you have to listen - especially if you are a #pain #science nerd, have #pelvicpain, or treat those with pelvic pain. Sheren Gaulbert has extensive knowledge in the pain science field and brings a very large piece to this puzzle.
Sheren Gaulbert was diagnosed with unprovoked vulvodynia in 1999 after a lifetime of intermittent pain and comorbid conditions. With frequent episodes of fainting as the pain worsened, and mobility affected, she stopped working altogether.
10 years on from diagnosis and unsuccessfully trialling...2020-09-301h 02
The Pelvic Health PodcastPractical tips for Diastasis Rectus Abdominis with physical therapist Lashonda JonesIt's time to talk about the practical side of abdominal separation, or DRA - diastasis rectus abdominis, after discussing the lack of research on a recent episode. How should we assess it? What kind of exercises should we try? What if we can't physically see a physiotherapist because of location or isolation? Who better than Lashonda Jones.
Lashonda is a licensed physical therapist, certified personal trainer & pre/postnatal corrective #exercise specialist. She's has 14 years of exercise in outpatient orthopedics with a more recent transition into women's health once she became a mom of two. She loves educating & empowering women on P...2020-09-1538 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastReturning to CrossFit 6 weeks after having a baby with physio and coach Candice LambPhysiotherapist and coach, Candice Lamb, and I are back to talk about what first sessions, weeks and first few months might look like when returning to CrossFit-brand training and high-intensity exercise after having a baby. This episode, as a continuation from our last one on CrossFit in Pregnancy, focuses on women who were doing this activity before and during their pregnancy - not women who are new to this activity after having a baby. Pelvic health considerations and modifications for certain specific exercises, much needed discussion around bracing (which will continue in episodes to come), returning to intensity, and...2020-08-1542 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastDiastasis Rectus Abdominis with Dr. David LarsonDRA, the separation of the abdominal muscles most often associated in women with pregnancy, is very close to my heart and I am so excited to bring you this AMAZING conversation on the research on #exercise for #diastasisrecti with David Larson @dmlarson31 dmlarson@asu.edu
Aside from discussing what research we do have , the drawbacks of this limited data, and the physiology behind the effects of adequate load on connective tissue, he talks about his research into patient satisfaction with exercise programs. Just because as professionals we think someone is better, doesn't mean they feel tha...2020-07-1253 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastElectrical Stimulation for the Pelvic Floor with Fiona RogersFiona Rogers is baaackkk! I bugged her to join me to talk about using electrical stimulation for the #pelvicfloor because I do not know enough about it (my brain can only hold so much information!). I have watched her dive deep into the research behind this for years and develop her course "Electrical Stimulation for Pelvic Health: An advanced course for health professionals" - which is now online! Click on the name of that course to find out more.
Listening to her has made me excited to use this option more for those who may need it...2020-06-2445 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastDebunking Desire with Dr Lori Brotto#debunkingdesire aims to educate women, their partners, health care providers, and the media about low sexual #desire in #women.
Who better to talk to about this than Dr. Lori Brotto, not just because she has THE best name but because she has a brilliant mind and has worked in this area for years. In this episode, Dr. Brotto discusses sexual desire, this #debunkingdesire campaign as well as some of her work in #sexual #pain, such as provoked vestibulodynia (#PVD).
Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a R...2020-06-0242 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastAssessing the Impact of Male Pelvic Pain with Tom AstillI love to highlight the people in the research trenches and asked Tom Astill to chat with me about the research he has been working on with Jane Chalmers and Rocco Caveleri regarding a new questionnaire directed at assessing the impact pelvic pain has on men, called The Male Pelvic Pain Impact Questionnaire (links below). The focus of this episode was this assessment questionnaire, but as usual, I took him off course and ventured into in a few other places. I hope you enjoy!
A bit more about Tom:
Originally born in England, Tom moved t...2020-05-1135 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastNew research on urinary incontinence, weight and physical activity with Tayla LamertonTayla Lamerton, a PhD candidate at The University of Queensland, joins the podcast to discuss her research exploring urinary incontinence in young to middle age women who are overweight and obese, as well as some other cool studies she has up her sleeve.
I love highlighting the work of up and coming researchers and Tayla Lamerton is a name you should keep in mind. She is in her last year as a PHD Candidate at the University of Queensland, Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences. Prior to commencing her PhD, she graduated with a Masters in Psychology from...2020-04-1243 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastUltrasound in pelvic floor rehab with Gráinne DonnellyGráinne Donnelly is back and we completely nerd out in this episode on all things transperineal ultrasound in assessing and treating pelvic floor dysfunction in women. From 2D to 4D, scope of practice and all the fun measures you can do. Enjoy our excitement that we just cannot contain. #nerds
If you missed her last episode, head back to April 2019 to listen to her, Tom Goom and Emma Brockwell discuss their guidelines on return to running in postnatal women.
Guidelines for reprocessing ultrasound transducers 2017
Bio from her website - Absolute Physio:
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The Pelvic Health PodcastPelvic health in the transgender non binary non conforming community with Dr Hollis HermanDr. Holly Herman has been a physical therapist (physiotherapist) for more than 45 years and it was with absolute delight to talk to her about her passion in treating musculoskeletal and pelvic health concerns, including surgical procedures and subsequent rehabilitation, in the transgender non binary non conforming community.
In addition to maintaining a full time private practice in Cambridge, MA, she lectures and presents courses world-wide on Pelvic Floor, Women and Men’s Health, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Orthopedics, Geriatrics and Sexual Medicine.
Holly is 1 of 2 PT’s in the world certified as a Sexuality Counselor by the...2020-02-0850 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastDeveloping online treatments for postpartum depression with Madison LackieThis episode dives into the latest research that is currently underway in Canada to help women suffering with postnatal/postpartum depression. Madison Lackie has recently completed her MSc in Reproductive and Developmental Sciences at the University of British Columbia (through the Faculty of Medicine, Department of OB/GYN) after receiving her BScH from Queen’s University in Life Sciences.
Her Masters research, that she so kindly shares with us in this episode, is the first phase of a larger project which aims to create a web-enabled intervention that delivers psychosocial skills and education to assist in treating postpartum/po...2020-01-2555 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastBasics of Strength Training with Dr. Merv TraversDr. Merv Travers is a Senior Research Scholar working in the area of low back pain, tendon pain and exercise rehabilitation at the School of Physiotherapy, The University of Notre Dame Australia.
In today's episode, Merv discusses what exactly strength training is, why it’s important for all of our bodies and how physiotherapists can get their patients started and progressing. And of course my son, Rylan, had to compete with his sister in podcast recording (and special blooper takes at the end). Check out the reference list below Merv kindly put together for us!
Mo...2020-01-0953 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastInterstitial Cystitis Bladder Pain Syndrome with physio Jilly BondJilly Bond is back to blow our minds and wrap up 2019! This time Jilly shares her brilliant mind on #interstitialcystitis #bladderpainsyndrome (IC/BPS) - what is it, how the nervous system is involved, how this affects pelvic floor muscles and what treatment helps and why...and we can't stress enough why trigger points are not involved (also why they are not actually a thing!).
If you haven't checked out her vlogs, blogs and info...check it out HERE and subscribe to her mailing list!
Thanks for listening and have a happy holiday season! Catch you...2019-12-101h 11The Pelvic Health PodcastOlive & Bee Intimate Cream with physio Claire OsterstockAustralian #physiotherapist, Claire Osterstock, joins the podcast to talk all about one of my favourite #vaginal #lubricants, in which she created, called Olive & Bee. Claire shares her insights about what it takes to turn an idea into a product and get it on the market, as well as what it took for her to become successful in the process. This episode has some very cool science-y and fun facts about #lube that I never knew.
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The Pelvic Health PodcastMenopause with physiotherapist Michelle LyonsThe beautiful and brilliant Michelle Lyons is back to talk about #menopause - you should remember her from her episode on #endometriosis back in July 2017, if not...go and listen to that as well!
This episode covers #menopause, #perimenopause, #exercise, #bonehealth, #tendonhealth, #hearthealth, #poo, #hormones, #nutrition, #alcohol, and much more. We may actually need to cover each of these in separate episodes with the amount of information she can discuss. Please share with friends, colleagues, family!
3rd Age Woman
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The Pelvic Health PodcastBusiness Essentials with Jenny BurrellJenny Burrell, head and founder of Burrell Education, joins me to discuss the intricacies of successfully running your own business - spoiler: it starts with YOU! Jenny discusses the foundations you really need, which she expands on in the brilliant Burrell Education Business Hub Mentorship. If you run your own ship, listen in and consider trialing the mentorship program. No, I do not get paid nor is she sponsoring this episode!
Thanks to my lovely co-host for the intro/outro - who does NOT have her own accounts you can follow (but there was no stopping her o...2019-10-2741 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastCrossFit and Pelvic Health Considerations in PregnancyPelvic floor physiotherapist and CrossFit coach, Candice Lamb, joins me to discuss CrossFit during pregnancy. Should women who are pregnant continue to participate? What do you tell pregnant women who are doing CrossFit? Should they stop because of harm to pelvic floor and abdominal muscles? Regardless of our biased backgrounds, it's a great listen for everyone.
Bio:
Candice is a Physiotherapist working in Continence and Women’s Health in private practice as well as a CrossFit Coach and wannabe CrossFit athlete at CrossFit Contessa, an all female CrossFit gym on the Sunshine Coast.
She...2019-10-1153 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastSexual health in physiotherapyPhysiotherapist, sex educator and counsellor, Dr. Uchenna "UC" Ossai, discusses sexuality and sexual health in physiotherapy. She talks about what exactly is sexuality, patient goals vs expectations, sexuality differences with masturbation, and more surrounding sex education for adults. Don't forget to check out all her social media, especially Bourbon Talez on IG - definitely worth the follow!
Instagram - @youseelogic
Web - youseelogic.com
Links:
O.School
OMGYes
Dame products
Bio from YouSeeLogic.com:
Dr. Uchenna Ossai is a sex-positive p...2019-09-2720 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastUrinary Continence Forever. Age-related changes, prevention and treatment with physiotherapist and researcher Dr. Chantale DumoulinDr. Chantale Dumoulin, who will be our keynote speaker for the upcoming physiotherapy conference APA Transform 2019 in October, is a physiotherapist and globally recognized researcher for her work in pelvic floor rehabilitation, specifically urinary incontinence. In this episode, she discusses her research, physiological changes to the female urinary continence system as we age, and what options we may use to prevent and treat urinary incontinence. Spoiler - Dance Like No One is Watching.
Lori :)
Bio from APA Transform Conference website:
Chantale is a Professor at the School of Rehabilitation, University of M...2019-09-1349 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastPelvic floor, running and continence with Dr. Monika LeitnerLecturer, researcher and physiotherapy clinician, Dr. Monika Leitner, discusses her research on pelvic floor muscle activity and pelvic floor kinematics in continent and incontinent women during running. Julie Wiebe, who has been on the podcast before, was meant to join us but I gave her the wrong date and time (face palm)!
Monika Leitner, PT, is a lecturer, researcher and clinician. She graduated in physiotherapy in 1989 at the University Hospital Graz (Austria). Since then she has been working in Switzerland at medical centers, hospitals and in own physiotherapy clinic. She completed a Master in Advanced Studies in...2019-08-3058 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastLibido Love with Sexologist Lauren WhiteLauren White, Sexologist, joins me in this episode to talk about libido and how as a sexologist she can help women who feel they have little to no libido. She talks about what sex therapy can involve and how she helps to empower women. I hope you enjoy this episode and please share!
Lauren White
Social Media: @laurenwhiteau (both Instagram and FB)
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2019-08-1944 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastResearch on strenuous exercise and pelvic floor with Dr Monique MiddlekauffI am joined by the first author of one of my favourite research papers: The impact of acute and chronic strenuous exercise on pelvic floor muscle strength and support in healthy nulliparous women.
Dr Monique Middlekauff (Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Higher Education Teaching Specialist, and former volleyball athlete) joins me to discuss details of this study, including her amazing team Drs. Marlene Egger, Janet Shaw, and Ingrid Nygaard.
We talk about specifics of this study which looked at women doing CrossFit compared to women walking for exercise, the fun of he...2019-08-0259 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastThe language of pelvic pain with Dr Susan EvansDr Susan Evans is a gynaecologist, pain medicine physician, researcher, educator and chairperson of the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia.
Today she shares some interesting, new findings from her latest research project on the language of pelvic pain in which she is working on with Eleanor Schofield and Professor Roly Sussex. She discusses the study, some findings thus far and implications for all clinicians in understanding pelvic pain.
Thank you to the episode's sponsor, Sue Croft - physiotherapist and author of Pelvic Floor Essentials and Pelvic Floor Recovery: Physiotherapy for Gynaecological and Colorectal Repair Surgery2019-07-1935 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastMental Health in Motherhood with Nadine BrownNadine Brown, a physiotherapist with a special interest in pelvic health as well as a former competitive boxer, joins me to share her touching personal birth story. She talks so openly about the emotions she felt during pregnancy that didn't align with everyone else, the birth experience that did not go as planned, how she struggled physically and emotionally during that first year as a new mom, and how she has reached the stage of acceptance in her healing journey. Don't forget to look out for the infographic Nadine and I worked on to go with this podcast on...2019-07-0351 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastVaginal Dilator Options with Fiona RogersPelvic floor physiotherapist and co-owner of Pelvic Floor Exercise, Fiona Rogers, comes back on the podcast to discuss the differences between vaginal dilators: which ones do we choose, for what condition might they be used for, and why are they different?
Head back to the very first episode and hear her talk about vaginal weights if you missed it!
Thank you so much to this episode's sponsor - Kenhub - see below for more details
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For a 20% discount on...2019-06-1726 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastReviving your sex life after childbirth with Kathe WallaceToday we are talking to Kathe Wallace, physiotherapist, about how to go about returning to sex after having a vaginal birth, in which she discusses in her book, Reviving your Sex Life after Childbirth. We have spoken about this topic on the podcast previously surrounding the importance of sexual intimacy in relationships, however today we are focusing on why this topic is important after a vaginal birth from a physical as well as psychological perspective, what women can assess themselves, the importance of bringing partners into the process, and where/how physiotherapists can help.
Thank you to...2019-06-0740 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastHow sharing stories around the world will change women's wellbeing with Jenny Wickford and Delena CaagbayPhysiotherapists Jenny Wickford and Delena Caagbay discuss the not-for-profit association, Noora Wellbeing, and how important it is for everyone to openly share their stories to help collaboration and education across the globe.
Please consider heading to Noora Wellbeing and sign up for their newsletters, share a story and join in on the discussions!!
Crossing Borders - book by Fatumo Osman and Jenny Wickford
2019-05-2035 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastIncontinence for non-pelvic health physios with Dr. Sarah HaagPhysiotherapist Dr. Sarah Haag joins me to talk about the important role all health professionals play in assessing and treating people with urinary incontinence. She discusses tips on how professionals can help in assessing, treating and when to acknowledge your limitations and refer on. We also have a tangent chat about abdominal separation (diastasis rectus abdominis).
Thank you so much to this episode's sponsor - Kenhub - see below for deals
For a 20% discount on on all Kenhub Premium learning plans: khub.me/loriforner
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To Birth and BeyondEpisode 64: Pelvic Organ Support with Lori FornerToday, we talk with pelvic health physiotherapist, Lori Forner, all things pelvic organ support! --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References www.loriforner.com The Pelvic Health Podcast Instagram: @pelvicwod Twitter: @loriforner2019-04-231h 06
The Pelvic Health PodcastReturn to running post-pregnancy guidelines with Tom Goom, Grainne Donnelly and Emma BrockwellJoin these three amazing physios discuss the guidelines on returning to running after having a baby they developed in March 2019. Find out why 3 months postpartum is a better cut-off for consideration in returning to running and a summary of their key points. If you haven't read the guidelines, they are free and available HERE (guidelines)!
Check out Tom Goom at www.running-physio.com
Grainne Donnelly at www.absolute.physio
Emma Brockwell at www.physiomum.co.uk
2019-04-2246 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastTips on searching for journal articlesSandy Hilton and I discuss our top tips on how to effectively search for that journal article you are looking for. It takes time, can be confusing at times, can lead you down rabbit holes but there are ways to work it out...you just need to be persistent. Hope you enjoy.
Check out my Instagram @pelvicwod for the Infographic summarising these tips, as well as www.loriforner.com
2019-04-1734 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastPelvic girdle pain with Prof Peter O'Sullivan from the ArchiveBack from the archive - the best parts of a talk with Prof Peter O'Sullivan on pain, particularly pelvic girdle pain, and how our biases as professionals may impact on how we assess and treat persistent pain.
Peter's Youtube video on PGP
Prof Peter O'Sullivan
2019-03-2645 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastPart 2 Levator avulsion with Prof Peter DietzBe sure to listen to Part 1 - this is a continuation of our conversation on levator ani avulsion with urogynaecologist, Prof. Hans Peter Dietz.
A discussion on surgical management will be available to Patrons of the podcast. Consider pledging by clicking on the button "Be a patron" on the Podbean app for The Pelvic Health Podcast or click here and press the green button "Become a Patron".
Prof Dietz
Levator ani avulsion model (in which he uses to discuss some concepts but you can't "see" it on a podcast! :))
2019-03-1647 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastLevator ani avulsion with Prof Hans Peter Dietz Part 1Urogynaecologist, Prof Hans Peter Dietz, joins the podcast to discuss a specific type of pelvic floor muscle damage sustained during childbirth, levator ani muscle avulsion injuries. This is Part 1, where we discuss what it is, how research and education has developed around this topic and I leave you on a cliff hanger regarding forceps delivery in obstetrics and will continue with Part 2.
Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Prof Dietz Bio
2019-03-0948 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastDouble Unders, Running and SUI with Julie WiebePhysiotherapist Julie Wiebe and I have a very candid conversation about how impact activities like double unders (skipping) and running influence the pelvic floor and how we may use what research we have, as well as our clinical minds, to address these biomechanics on dysfunction like stress urinary incontinence.
If you would like to become a patron and support the podcast, head to Podbean.com or click the money-bag icon in the Podbean app. As a thank you, you get access to patron-only episodes and the one of latest ones discusses some more ideas surrounding double unders. T...2019-02-2532 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastGold Coast Pelvic Health Physio SymposiumThe Tweed Hospital Physiotherapy Dept brings the 7th annual physio symposium on June 22, 2019 and I am honoured to be invited to talk. Listen for more details and join the fun! Ticket purchase below. Only 80 tickets available.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/womens-mens-and-pelvic-health-physiotherapy-symposium-tickets-55054469400?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
2019-02-2402 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastHormones, exercise and bone health with Dr Jacky ForsythAssociated Professor of exercise physiology at Staffordshire University, UK, Dr. Jacky Forsyth, is a prominent researcher and speaker in the area of women’s exercise and health. Her research is centred on the interactive effect of ovarian hormones, exercise, and bone - which is what we discuss today on this episode.
One of her research priorities is to promote, raise awareness, and advance understanding of the key influences that impact the exercising female. She is vice chair of the Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network (WISEAN), the aim of which is ‘To grow, strengthen, and promote resea...2019-02-1553 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastFunctional Constipation with Dr Chris Gillespie and Allison BryantDr. Chris Gillespie, colorectal surgeon, and physiotherapist Allison Bryant discuss what exactly is functional constipation, potential causes, assessment within the medical and allied health fields, as well as treatment options.
Links:
The Brisbane Functional Colorectal Conference
Dr. Chris Gillespie
Allison Bryant
2019-02-061h 12
The Pelvic Health PodcastDomestic and family violence support with Darcia OndrovcikDarcia Ondrovcik is a personal trainer, coach, world athlete, and domestic violence survivor and ambassador. In this episode, she shares her own story, including how she has used fitness to help her break free from domestic and family violence and how she has used this to help others.
If you, or someone you know, needs help, please reach out for help. The following links may be helpful, depending on where you are located. For those outside of these countries, please search online for help (most often you can clear the internet search history if necessary).
A...2019-01-2440 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastSexual recovery for men after prostate cancer surgery with Victoria CullenVictoria Cullen is a Sexual Function Specialist and joins me today to talk about her passion - helping men recover their sexual health after prostate cancer surgery. If you or a family member are looking into this surgery, if you have already had this surgery, or if you are a health professional working with these men, listen up! So much great information.
Find out more about her and her free webinars at:
https://www.atouchysubject.com
2018-12-1447 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastMeasuring vaginal pressures with Dr. Jennifer KrugerDr. Jennifer Kruger is a senior research fellow at The Auckland Bioengineering Institute at The University of Auckland and has been studying various ways to measure intra-vaginal and intra-abdominal pressures (IAP) in order to help women continue to exercise whilst taking care of their pelvic floor. In this episode, she gives us insight into the development of the latest pressure transducer and how it will help women in the future, as well as her thoughts on IAP in exercise.
If you haven't read her research before, here is a Pubmed link to her amazing work:
h...2018-11-2244 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastPhysiotherapy for Gynaecological and Colorectal Surgery with Sue CroftPhysiotherapist, Sue Croft, finally joins the podcast to discuss information around pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence surgeries, among other pelvic floor surgeries. Find out how a physiotherapy can help before thinking of surgery, how "watchful waiting" is a treatment option, how physiotherapy can help before you have surgery, immediately after and in the long term. We discuss returning to running after surgery, pessaries, and the latest edition of her new books, which can be found at www.pelvicfloorrecovery.com and her blog at https://suecroftphysiotherapistblog.com/
For her 18-page PDF she has put together, head over to ww...2018-11-0857 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastPhysiotherapy and Painful Sex - Research Report with Dr. Melanie MorinDr. Melanie Morin is a physiotherapist and top researcher from Quebec, Canada working with and researching women with pelvic floor dysfunction. She joins me today to talk about her latest project on the efficacy of multimodal physiotherapy treatement compared to overnight topical lidocaine in women suffering from provoked vestibulodynia - so essentially women experiencing painful sex, what physio can do and well it works. This was an amazing study (click on the underlined title above) and if you are not aware of her previous research, go look her up and enjoy the episode.
2018-10-1945 min
The Pelvic Health PodcastUR-Choice: Predicting risk of pelvic floor dysfunction with Prof. Don Wilson, Dr. Kellie Tathem and Natalie McConochieProf. Don Wilson (Urogynaecologist and researcher) joins Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Kellie Tathem, and physiotherapist, Natalie McConochie, to discuss the pelvic floor dysfunction risk calculator UR-Choice. See bios , links and more info at www.loriforner.com
2018-10-0338 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastHelping the evidence to work: sticky health messages for men with A/Prof Craig AllinghamAssociate Professor, Men's health physio, and businessman Craig Allingham joins the podcast to talk about improving communication with men to help them benefit from the evidence based treatment being recommended in physiotherapy, specifically for those recovering from prostate cancer. His website is www.craigallingham.com and his books can be found at www.prostaterecovermap.com
2018-09-2052 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastPregnancy and Postpartum Exercise with physio Paula HindlePaula Hindle, aka Yummy Mummy Physio, has an extensive background in exercise science as well as pelvic floor and women's health physiotherapy. In this episode, Paula discusses some of the controversies surrounding exercise in pregnant and postpartum women and how she works with personal trainers and gyms to infiltrate their minds :). Check her out at www.yummymummyphysio.com.au
2018-09-1254 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastPelvic humour and PelvicRoar with Elaine Gusset Grippers MillerPelvic health physio and stand up comedian, Elaine Miller (better known as Gusset Grippers), discusses how she is using humour to increase global awareness and support of pelvic floor dysfunctions, including the new collaborative campaign called PelvicRoar. These smart women are going to change things!
2018-08-2239 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastResearch Review on Patron-only episode #1To thank the patrons of the podcast, I review a study on Inter-rater reliability of the modified oxford scale and the Peritron in assessing pelvic floor muscle strength. If you are interested, download the Podbean app, find this podcast and click "be a patron" to donate to support the podcast and access these patron-only episodes.
2018-07-3001 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastGraded Exposure with Drs. Sandy Hilton and Bronnie Lennox ThompsonSandy and Bronnie join the podcast today to discuss graded exposure for musculoskeletal issues, including (of course) sexual pain. We discuss what it is, why it is useful and how we can go about implementing it in a variety of pain conditions.
2018-07-2551 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastAustralasian Birth Trauma Association with Amy DawesAmy is an advocate for bringing women, clinicians and researchers together to support women affected by birth trauma. In this episode, we discuss the role the Australasian Birth Trauma Association is playing in supporting women with psychological and physical trauma, as well as briefly touch on ABTA’s other goals in advocacy and professional partnership.
2018-07-0637 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastRedefining Masturbation with sexologist Jodie DunneJodie Dunne, a sexologist (counsellor, coach, and educator) joins me to discuss the basics of self-touch and redefining our ideas about masturbation. This episode was sparked by my patients who have painful sex but is great for anyone with genitals.2018-06-2143 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastProlapse in Nepali Women with Delena CaagbayPhysiotherapist and PhD candidate, Delena Caagbay, joins us to discuss her research on pelvic organ prolapse in women in Nepal, interesting findings and the joys of a PhD journey.2018-05-3053 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastAn IVF Journey with personal trainer Sarah BradfordSarah Bradford, mom, personal trainer and founder of The Luna Method, shares her experience with IVF and how she now helps women through the mental and physical journey2018-05-1449 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastBoobs with physiotherapist Cath WillisRe-release of Cath Willis, who is here to discuss the role physiotherapists play in dysfunctions of the breast, including lactation. Enjoy2018-04-2940 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastAdapting our Mindset in Exercise and Sport with Brianna Battles and April WheelerBrianna and April both join me today to discuss mindset around exercise, training and competition. This is for anyone who strives to do better than the day before. Often this comes at a price, especially when we push beyond the boundaries of our bodies.2018-03-1357 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastAccepting Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Haley ShevenerHaley Shevener shares with us her motivating story of her journey on accepting pelvic organ prolapse and her return to fitness. Haley is a mom, pre and postnatal fitness professional, educator and supporter and I am so happy she could share her story2018-03-0450 min
The Physical Performance Show96: Lori Forner - Physiotherapist, Women's Health EditionIn episode 96 of The Physical Performance Show Emily George sits down with Lori Forner - Physiotherapist for this exclusive Women's Health Edition. Lori is a physiotherapist with a passion for pelvic health. During this episode Lori unpacks in detail explaining pelvic health, abdominal separation, exercise during pregnancy, running during and after pregnancy and some of the common symptoms that many women suffer from that they may not need to. This is an episode not to be missed discussing everything pelvic health. Listen in as we delve into the following: How Lori got started in Physiotherapy Pelvic Floor Explained Connective Tissue Chang...2018-02-061h 03The Pelvic Health PodcastSpecial: How to help women get the coaching and care they deserve with Molly GalbraithGirls Gone Strong's Coaching & Training Women Academy bring us this special episode today. Molly is back to teach us how we can all be coaches, the importance of a professional's role in body embracement and empowerment in childbearing women and more2018-02-021h 03The Pelvic Health PodcastIt's Not All About the Wand with physio Jilly BondJilly Bond, unbelievably smart clinical specialist physio and creator of The Happy Bladder Course, discusses HOW the wand works for pelvic floor muscle tension and pain. Spoiler alert - it's not trigger points.2018-01-1756 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastWhat's Normal about IntimacyDr. Melissa Farmer, a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, joins Dr. Sandy Hilton and myself to discuss what is considered normal in intimacy, pain mechanisms involved when sex becomes painful and pain as an emotional memory.2017-12-221h 23The Pelvic Health PodcastPessary use in physiotherapy with Dr. Patricia NeumannDr. Trish Neumann, PhD, FACP, is a Specialist Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health Physio. She joins me in discussing the role of pessaries in pelvic organ prolapse and physio management, the caution in use and promotion, as well as the new Uni course2017-09-2653 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastPre and Postnatal Coaching Certification with Girls Gone StrongDo you work with pre and postnatal women? Molly Galbraith from Girls Gone Strong joins Australian physiotherapists Marika Hart and Heba Shaheed to give us the down low on the upcoming launch of the Pre and Postnatal Coaching Certification program2017-08-201h 05The Pelvic Health PodcastBasics of Reading Research with Sandy HiltonDr. Sandy Hilton discusses the basics of how to read a research paper, what is good and bad and where to find it. This is a must for any evidence-based professional in the health field.
2017-08-1254 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastEndometriosis with Michelle LyonsPhysiotherapist Michelle Lyons talks about the basics of endo, signs and symptoms, how it can be treated medically and the role physio plays in helping women with this condition
2017-07-3055 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastDr. Judith Thompson - The bigger picture of assessing pelvic floor problemsDr. Judith Thompson joins me to discuss how she uses transabdominal ultrasound to help in her assessment of how the pelvic floor muscles work, how IAP may play a role, research on whether women should do sit-ups and what Curtin Uni offers
2017-07-2058 minThe Pelvic Health PodcastBalls and Cones: Weights for pelvic floor muscles with Fiona RogersNo, we are not talking weightlifting or powerlifting for the vagina. We are talking about small, discreet weights to help pelvic floor muscle strength, function and coordination. Join Fiona Rogers and myself (Lori) for a great chat on the dos and donts
2017-06-2652 min
The Chief Life PodcastTCL Podcast Ep. 47- Lori Forner – Pelvic Health (For Both Men and Women)This week we have Lori Forner. Lori is a pelvic health Physiotherapist. She started out as a sports Physio and eventually dove into (no pun intended) her niche market. Pelvic health is a taboo subject, which is often over looked. Within the gym if...
The post TCL Podcast Ep. 47- Lori Forner – Pelvic Health (For Both Men and Women) appeared first on The Chief Life.2016-12-0700 min
Physio Edge podcast with David Pope020. Womens health with Lori FornerIs “peeing while you work out” in Crossfit or any other type of exercise ok? When does your patients pelvic floor need more muscle activation, and when does it need less work? Does Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) need addressing, and if so, how? In episode 20 of the Physio Edge podcast, I talk to Lori Forner, a Physiotherapist with a special interest in Women’s Health in Brisbane, Queensland, about all of these topics, and more, including: The role of Physio’s that specialise in Women’s Health, and when it is a good ide...2013-08-161h 19