• E21: What New Moms Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Therapy with Dr. Kayla PT, DPT

  • Aug 13 2024
  • Length: 35 mins
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E21: What New Moms Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Therapy with Dr. Kayla PT, DPT

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  • In this episode of Delivered, we sit down with Dr. Kayla, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), to explore a topic that’s crucial for postpartum recovery but often overlooked: pelvic floor therapy.

    Dr. Kayla breaks down what pelvic floor therapy is, why it's so important for new moms, and how it can address common postpartum issues like incontinence, pelvic pain, and core weakness. Whether you’re navigating the early days of motherhood or preparing for postpartum care, this episode offers valuable insights to help you recover and thrive.

    Pelvic floor therapy can also treat a vast array of diagnoses including: sexual dysfunction, incontinence, orthopedic conditions, and more. Tune in to learn how pelvic floor therapy can support your postpartum journey to feeling like yourself again!

    Terms in this episode:

    Hook-lying: lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

    Hypertonic: increased tone (tension) in a muscle

    Dr. Kayla's Instagrams: @empowered_physical_therapy and @drkayla_empoweredpt

    To contact Dr. Kayla and her team, go to https://empoweredphysicaltherapy.org/

    To learn more about Delivered and sign up for my newsletter, go to https://athenaestelle.com/

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