56/Raw Rerun: More on pelvic health with Dr. Sara Tanza, Part 2

In this Raw Rerun, we continue our chat with pelvic health physical therapist Dr. Sara Tanza we dig deeper on how best to be proactive on pelvic health, how to handle pelvic organ  prolapse, the importance of a baseline assessment, what to do about the stigmas surrounding pelvic floor health and more.

Here’s what we discussed with Dr. Sara in Part 2:

• The first visit evaluation
• Lower back pain linked to pelvic health dysfunction
• Internal work not necessary
• Virtual visits are popular & effective
• Prolapse issues: “pre-hab” work vital
• A deeper dive into prolapse issues
• Pessaries: A sports bra for the vagina
• Leg strength, breathing and prolapse
• The problem with constipation
• Why get a pelvic health baseline assessment?
• Runners, injuries, and pelvic floor problems
• The stigmas surrounding pelvic health
• When to see a pelvic health therapist?
• Working in conjunction with medical doctors
• Direct access is an option in some states
• Educating physicians
• Having brave conversations about pelvic health
• Insurance issues and accessibility
• The power of a self-evaluation
• Dr. Sara’s online strengthening program
• Creating a calm nervous system
• Nature, breath, and joy

Links to resources discussed in this podcast:

• Dr. Sara’s practice: Pelvic Potential Physical Therapy  
• Book a virtual or in-person appointment with Dr. Sara Tanza here.
• Join Dr. Sara’s mailing list here and you will be the first to have access to her free Guided Meditation for Pelvic Floor Relaxation video.  You’ll also be notified when her online program goes live.
• Follow Dr. Sara on Instagram. She offers lots of free content surrounding pelvic health. She’ll be announcing the launch of her online program—Pelvic Potential: A Hands-On Guide to Pelvic Muscle Training—on Instagram.
• Find a pelvic floor physical therapist near you here.
• Here is an extremely robust resource for links to pelvic floor anatomy.
• Intimate Rose Vaginal Dilators
• The yoga practice of Dr. Sara’s friend, Tianna Bartoletta. Tianna is a two-time Olympian, three-time Gold Medalist and an amazing yoga instructor. Get up early or request the Zoom link!
• In addition to her physical therapy practice, Dr. Sara, an avid runner herself, is also the assistant race director for one of the largest female-focused 5k/10k races in the country. Learn more about She.Is.Beautiful here.

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