PT Below The Waist
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsSullivan Physical Therapy's podcast called "PT: Below the Waist", a patient oriented podcast discussing topics related to pelvic floor physical therapy and how it addresses bladder, bowel, and sexual function issues. The podcast features pelvic floor physical therapists casually conversing about their experiences and thoughts towards pelvic floor related issues . They will be posting podcasts about different diagnoses, tips/recommendations to address symptoms, and interviews with medical professionals. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, follow us on Twitter @ PTBelowTheWaist, and like us on FaceBook. Leave comments and questions on our email: [email protected]. Sullivan Physical Therapy encourages you to listen to their podcasts and get enlightened about "Better Pee, Better Poo, Better Sex".
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Episodes
Episode 38: An interview with Jessica Drummond
October 24, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 108 MBIn this episode, Jessica and Jamille interview Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, Founder and CEO of the Integrative Women's Health Institute. . . . We talk about nutrition, her book (Outsmart Endometriosis), and treating chronic pelvic pain conditions with nutrition, visceral therapy and health coaching. . . . Find Jessica at: www.integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com - where you can find her classes, membership site, or health coaching information! Outsmart Endometriosis on Amazon, or downloa...
Episode 37: An interview with Jessica Reale
September 25, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 100 MBOur first episode since MARCH!! In this episode we interview Jessica Reale, PT, DPT, WCS. She is a pelvic floor physical therapist in Atlanta, Georgia, where she owns her own pelvic floor PT clinic called Southern Pelvic Health. I talked to her all about vaginismus! What does the diagnosis mean, how can we as physical therapists treat it, hormonal considerations, dilators and more! You won't want to miss this episode! Here are ways to find Jessica: Website: https://www.southernpelvichea...
Episode 36: An Interview with Dr. Iris Orbuch and Amy Stein
March 20, 2020 16:04 - 1 hour - 95 MBThis episode continues the March Endometriosis Awareness month by interviewing 2 medical professionals passionate about treating endometriosis: Dr. Iris Orbuch and Amy Stein, PT, DPT. They are co-authors of their book, Beating Endo. In the interview they discuss the diagnosis, the importance of collaboration with a good pelvic floor physical therapist and gynecologist, the ultimate best surgical procedure to address endometriosis, and more.
Episode 35: An Interview with Amy Stein, PT, DPT, BCB-PMD, IF
March 06, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 97.3 MBMarch is endometriosis awareness month and so we are celebrating by interviewing Amy Stein, a pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Beyond Basics Physical Therapy in NYC. She is the author of the award-winning book, Heal Pelvic Pain and created a video called Healing Pelvic and Abdominal Pain: The ultimate home program for patients and a guide for practitioners. In this episode, we discussed her second book, Beating Endo: How to Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis. Find Amy Stein: W...
Episode 34 Interview about Gut Health with Susan Clinton
February 19, 2020 02:22 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBIn this episode, Jessica and Jamille interview physical therapist Susan Clinton. She is the co-owner and founder of Embody Physiotherapy and Wellness, she teaches continuing education classes for physical therapist and today we talked to her about gut health. Listen to us talk to Susan about the relationship between gut health and the pelvic floor, the importance of sleep, stress management, chewing, elimination diets and more. People can find Susan at www.embody-pt.com - her online courses a...
Episode 32: An Interview with Heather Edwards
February 07, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 91.1 MBIn this episode, Jessica and Jamille interview Heather Edwards, a pelvic floor physical therapist who also holds a certificate in Sexuality Counseling and Sexuality Education from Michigan. She also founded the website Vino and Vulvas, which she describes on her website as an inclusive, sex-positive community that connects the public with sexual health providers in the area and creates a space for curiosity, exploration, and a chance to dive into the taboo with the help of experts in the fiel...
Episode 33: An Interview with Heather Edwards
February 07, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 91.1 MBIn this episode, Jessica and Jamille interview Heather Edwards, a pelvic floor physical therapist who also holds a certificate in Sexuality Counseling and Sexuality Education from Michigan. She also founded the website Vino and Vulvas, which she describes on her website as an inclusive, sex-positive community that connects the public with sexual health providers in the area and creates a space for curiosity, exploration, and a chance to dive into the taboo with the help of experts in the fiel...
Episode 32: Sullivan PT Student Experiences with Beverly Lopez and Greta Vogel
January 23, 2020 02:09 - 25 minutes - 47.5 MBJamille and Jessica interviewed former Sullivan Physical Therapy physical therapy students, Beverly Lopez and Greta Vogel. They discuss how they learned about pelvic floor physical therapy, their PT school education about pelvic health, how they were able to get an internship at Sullivan Physical Therapy, their experiences during their clinical, and advice for those who want to pursue an internship/career in this field.
Episode 31: Jeanice Mitchell, PT, MPT of MyPFM
January 06, 2020 00:46 - 48 minutes - 95.8 MBJessica and Jamille interview Jeanice Mitchell, owner of Integrity Rehab and creator of MyPFM website, youtube channel and instagram. They discuss pelvic prolapse, how Jeanice has treated it over the years and her personal and professional experience with the diagnosis. They also talk about how Jeanice got into pelvic floor physical therapy and her inspiration behind creating the non profit, myPFM and the ambassador program. Find Jeanice: website: https://www.mypfm.com/nstagram: @mypelvicflo...
Episode 30: An interview with Katie Coyne
October 25, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBJessica and Jamille sit down with Katie Coyne, co-owner of Stork Maternity Consulting and lactation consultant. They discuss the ins and outs of breastfeeding and when you might need to see a lactation consultant. Instagram: @storkmc Facebook: Stork Maternity Consulting Website: https://storkatx.com
Episode 29: An interview with Amanda Olson PT, DPT, PRPC of Intimate Rose
September 26, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this interview Jessica and Jamille talk to Amanda Olson PT, DPT, PRPC of Intimate Rose. They discuss her company and the products she created to treat pelvic pain, urinary leakage, prolapse amongst other pelvic floor dysfunction conditions! We also talk about pelvic floor dysfunction and running. Amanda teaches a class through the Section of Women's Health called Collaborative Course: Pelvic Floor Implications for the Running Athlete and we discuss what she goes over in this class as well ...
Episode 28: Female Athletes and Pelvic Health with Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Physical Therapist Julie Wiebe
August 31, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 110 MBEpisode 28: Female Athletes and Pelvic Health with Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Physical Therapist Julie Wiebe by PT Below The Waist
Episode 28: Female Athletes and Pelvic Health with Orthopedic Physical Therapist Julie Wiebe
August 31, 2019 21:19 - 1 hour - 110 MBJamille and Jessica interview orthopedic sports medicine physical Therapist Julie Wiebe. They discuss female athletes that are experiencing pelvic health conditions such as diastasis recti, prolapse, and incontinence and how they can safely return to exercise. Julie Wiebe debunks myths about exercise and activity limitations they must follow and promotes fitness and empowerment instead.
Episode 27: How to Study for the WCS
July 26, 2019 22:08 - 20 minutes - 33.2 MBJamille and Jessica recently attained their WCS, deeming them board certified Women's Health Certified Specialists. In this podcast, they discuss in detail what the certification is, the application process, and study techniques.
Episode 26: Hormones and their affect on Sexual Health with Dr. Rachel Rubin
June 30, 2019 20:50 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBDr. Rachel Rubin, a Urologist and surgeon in Washington DC joins Jessica and Jamille today to talk ll about how hormones can affect male and female pelvic pain and sexual health. 38 minutes: patient driven resource about vestibulectomies: https://www.sexmedadvocate.com 40 mins: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rachel+rubin+vestibulectomy Find Dr. Rachel Rubin on Twitter: @RachelSRubin1
Episode 25: Acupuncture with Sadie Minkoff
May 25, 2019 21:27 - 34 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this epsiode, Jamille and Jessica interview acupuncturist and founder of Sage Acupuncture, Sadie Minkoff, L.Ac., FABORM. They discuss how acupuncture and this specific practice, can play a tremendous role in addressing pelvic pain, women's health, and fertility. Learn what acupuncture is and how this local Austin practice is providing Holistic Healthcare for Reproductive Wellness.
Episode 24: An Interview with Nicole Cozean PT, DPT, WCS on Interstitial Cystitis
April 29, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBJessica and Jamille interview Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS and talk all about interstitial cystitis. Nicole is a pelvic floor physical therapist who owns Pelvic Sanity, a pelvic floor physical therapy clinic in Laguna Hills, California. She has written a book called The Interstitial Cystitis Solution and serves on the Interstitial Cystitis Association board of directors (as the only PT!) so she is a great resource and has a wealth of knowledge!
Episode 23: Male Pelvic Pain
March 31, 2019 16:18 - 23 minutes - 37.1 MBJamille and Jessica discuss Male Pelvic pain and common diagnoses associated with male pelvic pain such as prostatitis, hernias, and post vasectomy pain. They explain common symptoms males present with and describe specific pelvic floor examination and treatment skills that can be performed.
Episode 22: Dilators
February 21, 2019 14:49 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBJessica and Jamille discuss dilators on today's episode. They talk about what it is, how it's used and what diagnosis it's used for (*hint hint - it's not always pelvic pain!*). If you have heard of dilators before listen to this episode to find out if they are right for you!
Episode 21: Neurogenic Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Health with Amethyst Guerrero
January 25, 2019 03:40 - 35 minutes - 54.5 MBJamille and Jessica interview a fellow co-worker, Amethyst Guerrero, to learn insight about how neurological conditions can have an effect on bladder, bowel, and sexual health. She discuss what a neurogenic bladder and neurological bowel is, and also answers the question, can those with neurological conditions achieve sexual pleasure? Amethyst gives insight in what considerations pelvic floor PTs needs to take when treating those with neurological issues and also gives assurance that there a...
Episode 20: Bowels, health coaching and more with Angela Dobinsky
December 17, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBJessica and Jamille interview Angela Dobinsky, a fellow pelvic floor physical therapist at Sullivan Physical Therapy. Angela is also a health coach and so they discuss what that means and how that has changed her practice as a PT. They discuss how Angela addresses bowel dysfunction with her knowledge of visceral manipulation, nutrition and more! Remember to send questions to [email protected] Twitter: @PTBelowTheWaist, Jessica is @JessicaChastka
Episode 19: MUTU
November 18, 2018 03:13 - 43 minutes - 82.8 MBJamille and Jessica video interviewed Wendy Powell all the way from London to discuss MUTU System! She is the founder and CEO for an exercise women designed for women post partum, especially those who have a diastasis recti, urinary leakage, or pelvic organ prolapse.
Episode 18: Pudendal Neuralgia with Kimberlee Sullivan
October 27, 2018 21:15 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode, Jessica and Jamille interview Kimberlee Sullivan, a pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Sullivan Physical Therapy. They discuss the diagnosis of pudendal neuralgia, it's medical management and physical therapy treatment. Remember to email questions to [email protected]
Episode 17- Merging Orthopedics and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
October 01, 2018 18:21 - 23 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this podcast, Jamille and Jessica discuss how it is important to not be so pelvis-centered when treating pelvic pain, bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. The need to integrate screening for the hip, spine, knees, etc. is essential to addressing the patient as a whole.
Episode 16: Interview with doula, Shelley Scotka
August 30, 2018 02:36 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this episode, Jessica interviews Shelley, a doula and childbirth educator in North Austin, who has over 20 years of experience! They discuss what a doula is, the benefits of having a doula and how a doula is for everyone.
Episode 15: Pediatrics
July 24, 2018 22:43 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode, Jessica interviews a fellow colleague, Christina McGee, PT, DPT about her work with treating pediatric patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction.
Episode 14 Jamille's Birth Story
July 03, 2018 04:23 - 41 minutes - 72.1 MBIn this episode, Jessica interviews her co-host, Jamille, about her last weeks of pregnancy, her labor, her delivery, and postpartum period.
Episode 13: Interstitial Cystitis
May 28, 2018 02:13 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode, Jessica and Jamille discuss the diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis and how it relates to pelvic floor physical therapy. We also discuss a class we have both recently taken and give updates about Jamille's maternity leave!
Episode 12: Diastasis Recti
April 23, 2018 17:30 - 27 minutes - 49 MBJamille and Jessica discuss a common condition seen in women post partum- Diastasis Recti. Learn more about this abdominal separation condition, why it occurs, signs/symptoms, what things to avoid to make it worse, and how pelvic floor physical therapy can help.
Episode 11: Prolapse
March 21, 2018 01:10 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this podcast Jessica and Jamille go over the ins and outs of a pelvic prolapse. They discuss what the diagnosis means, symptoms, and treatment for people with a pelvic prolapse. We repeat the segment "What Do I want to Know More About" and trial a new segment "Something New I Tried This Week". For questions, comments and concerns, email us at [email protected]
Episode 10: Postpartum Conditions & Introduction of Segments
February 26, 2018 05:12 - 41 minutes - 77.8 MBJamille and Jessica follow up their last podcast about pregnancy with this month's podcast about common postpartum conditions pelvic floor physical therapists treat. They discuss how giving birth, whether vaginal or C section, can affect bladder, bowel, and sexual function. They also introduce their new segments they will be including in future podcasts along with a featured diagnosis.
Episode 9: Pregnancy
February 01, 2018 01:38 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBJessica and Jamille have an announcement to make as they talk about pelvic floor physical therapy and the pregnant patient. For any questions or concerns please email us at [email protected].
Episode 8: Constipation
December 15, 2017 21:55 - 19 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week, we discuss a common bowel dysfunction: constipation. We discuss what is considered normal bowel function and symptoms of constipation such as incomplete emptying, poor frequency of bowel movements, painful bowel movements, etc. Learn how pelvic floor physical therapy can help empty your bowels more effectively!
Episode 7: Vulvodynia and Vestibulodynia
December 01, 2017 03:58 - 17 minutes - 33.3 MBJamille and Jessica continue their segment about pain with intercourse by describing two conditions that can contribute to sexual dysfunction: vulvodynia and vestibulodynia. During this podcast, they discuss what these two diagnoses are, common symptoms and causes, and ways to examine and treat vulvodynia and vestibulodynia,
Episode 6: Prostate Cancer
October 30, 2017 03:11 - 16 minutes - 31.5 MBOctober is National Physical Therapy Month! We participated in Sullivan Physical Therapy's annual volunteer activity. This year, we volunteered for the Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month and for this episode's podcast, we wanted to talk about Prostate Cancer! We see many patients who undergo a prostatectomy as a treatment option. During this podcast, we talk about the education we provide patients in terms of what to expect, do's/don'ts before and aft...
Episode 5: Vaginismus
September 30, 2017 18:42 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this podcast Jessica and Jamille start talking about one of the 3 V's that can cause painful intercourse, vaginismus! What does it mean, how does it happen, and how can it be treated by a physical therapist.
Episode 4: Urge and Stress Incontinence
August 16, 2017 01:10 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBJessica and Jamille talk about the difference between stress and urge urinary incontinence. They discuss how the pelvic floor can affect stress and urge incontinence and different treatment options that can be used by a physical therapist.
Episode 3: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Evaluation
July 23, 2017 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIt's evaluation time! Jessica and Jamille go through what happens during a typical 1st session with a pelvic floor physical therapist. This includes a history, physical exam, treatment and possible questions you may want to ask your therapist.
Episode 2 Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
July 07, 2017 04:18 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MBThis episode's podcast discuss what is the pelvic floor and what is pelvic floor dysfunction. Jamille & Jessica review in simple terms the anatomy, the functions, and symptoms/diagnoses that arise when the pelvic floor becomes weak, tight, or both.
Episode 1 Podcast Introduction - 6:7:17, 11.03 AM
July 03, 2017 20:13 - 6 minutes - 15.8 MBThis episode is a short introduction for the PT Below The Waist podcast. Jamille Niewiara, PT, DPT and Jessica Chastka, PT, DPT introduce themselves and discuss their background, their interest in pelvic floor physical therapy, and what this podcast is about. This podcast discuss the plans for future episodes discussing how to treat bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction with pelvic floor physical therapy.