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Ep#61: What You Need to Know in Early Postpartum Rehabilitation Apr 20, 2023

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As a new mom, we want to return to our usual physical activities too soon after delivering the baby but it is not possible as we are still recovering with the changes in our body. How can new moms recover effectively after pregnancy, get healthy, and return to normal activities with their families? How can you navigate the early stage of motherhood with mindfulness and gentle movement to recover faster?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher will talk about how postpartum recovery and rehabilitation helps new mothers to fully recover effectively following pregnancy and childbirth delivery. She will also discuss how you can reconnect with your core and pelvic floor as you start to heal the process of postpartum recovery, and get ready to return to enjoying a happy, healthy lifestyle with your family.

I will touch on such topics as:

In the postpartum realm, Physical Therapists don’t see patients or referrals for postpartum patients until around the patient’s six to eight week mark.
Patients may not feel or experience any symptoms, but if they went through an internal exam they will see some changes with their body.
Postpartum rehabilitation, especially within the pelvic floor realm, is not just about the core. It is all about full body functioning activities.
Do not compare yourself to anybody you see in social media.
What are the missing pieces in your body that need to be modified, especially after your body was stretched nine months ago?
Always remember that everybody's body heals differently.
Your pre-baby body was maybe a competitor and an athlete, and you are still an athlete more than ever as a mom - but we need to take in consideration the healing side and what you're doing as a mom and how to make your body work best for you.
You have to acknowledge that there is a lot to heal from pregnancy and birth, regardless of your birth.

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Ep#60: Lymphatic Therapy: Build More Confidence with Less Pain and Swelling with Amber Carden Apr 13, 2023

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Are you a patient who recently had a cosmetic surgery? Maybe a patient who is going through treatment for breast cancer? Or maybe you had lymphedema for years? Did you know that lymphatic therapy plays a huge part in your body and health, especially in reducing the risk of infection from the surgery and promoting faster healing times for patients?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher goes solo to interview Amber Carden, PT, DPT. Amber is the owner of Ribbon Rehab, an in-home therapy serving locally in Minneapolis, MN and globally through virtual appointments. She is a physical therapist who specializes in lymphatic therapy and breast cancer rehabilitation. Primarily she treats conditions such as post cosmetic surgery (Tummy tucks, Liposuction, BBL & more!), lymphedema, & post breast cancer treatments.

In this episode, Amanda and Amber will talk about the role of Lymphatic Therapists to help treat breast cancer patients, post-surgery patients, and patients with lymphedema through personalized lymphatic drainage techniques, compression therapy, and exercise plans to help you reach your goals and build more confidence with less pain and swelling. They will also discuss how lymphatic systems can reduce the risk of infections & promote faster healing.

They will touch on such topics as:

How to treat patients through a mobile lymphatic therapy service, and not limiting the patients to going to a brick and mortar practice.
How she got her Elena certification that specializes in Lymphatic Therapy.
How Lymphatic Therapy can treat breast cancer patients with limited shoulder mobility, pain, tightness, and the risk of lymphedema onset.
How lymphatic massage helps post-surgery patients achieve their desired outcomes and prolongs healing.
How to navigate your unique obstacles.

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Ep#59: Awareness for C-Section and Soon To Be Moms Apr 06, 2023

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Are you soon to be a mama who is planning a C-Section birth? Have you ever wondered how you can fully prepare your body for C-Section and to recover easily? How can you activate and strengthen your body so it can provide support, decrease your health risk, and help you easily recover for postpartum?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher will talk about how soon-to-be and C-Section mama’s prepare their body with the C-Section birth, the things they should expect and how they can decrease the pain after the surgery. She will also discuss some tips and tricks to help amplify the strength and stability of their core, especially with exercises and stretches, and mobility and scar tissue work.

I will touch on such topics as:

The first thing that will happen during the C-Section is the skin incision across the lower abdominal tissue, typically above the pubic bone.
Your muscle is not cut, the muscle is separated.
How can a pelvic floor therapist help you in myofascial release, and help create space for the organs in your abdominal tissue, and decrease the lower abdominal discomfort?
How does tissue create tension tightness resulting in sensitivity that causes these zingers?
How a woman can develop pain with sex when there is an abdominal surgery and not a vaginal birth.
How women can get pelvic floor tension and have a caesarean at the same time.

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Ep#58: Launching A Healthcare Business? (Things To Do Before You Start A Healthcare Business) with Kelly Alhooie Mar 30, 2023

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Starting your own practice or growing your practice is a huge undertaking. You’re going to need help and support, but where do you find it? What opportunities for growth might help you in taking that first step toward starting our own business or continuing its growth?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher goes solo to interview Dr. Kelly Alhooie. Kelly is a DPT and business coach. She founded OrthoPelvic Physical Therapy to help people with pelvic pain and bladder issues regain their confidence and get back to the activities that they love. She also founded PelviBiz, through which Kelly mentors and coaches women who are pelvic health PTs, OTs, and PTAs.

In this episode, Amanda and Kelly will be talking about a Webinar Event on how they were able to grow massive successful companies in the pelvic health space, and help you to start your own practice. They also talk about how the event will help you break down your beliefs and give you the confidence to figure out what you need to be doing to be successful in your in-person or online clinic business. They will also teach you different strategies and online marketing that help you get more clients and patients so you can earn from 30k to 50k a month.

Sign up on for the Webinar on the April 4th Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdOGsrDwvEtPKMiyPxH3EsXr4gqfiez_t?fbclid=PAAaZycOUHkj1ikod9p8881dzySfLme_IDUDrg2lApbLvk_s4b8Utfgp8ZxHI

They will touch on such topics as:

How to start your own practice or continue to grow your practice without the feeling of imposter and getting out of the fear?
What you need to know in Marketing that will help you earn 30k to 50k a month.
How the webinar will help you build up a practice to where you can actually get more patients and what are the strategies that will help you to flourish your business.

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Ep#57: C-Section Recovery: What to Expect and How To Take Care of Yourself Post-Surgery Mar 23, 2023

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Are you a mom who’s feeling some anxiety about what's ahead of you? You might have questions about what happens during a C-section, or how long it takes to recover from one. What can you expect? How will your baby be cared for? Will your recovery offer any challenges?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher will talk about what you need to know and expect during your recovery period of your caesarean birth so you can feel confident in your decision and prepare yourself for what's next. She will also discuss how this information will help you better understand what happens during the C-section, how you can heal after the birth (post-surgery) and how you can take care of yourself and be empowered and stronger!

I will touch on such topics as:

What do you need in the early days at home after your caesarean section (C-section)?
How long does it take to recover after a C-section?
How to heal into your C-section and what you need to do in order to speed up your recovery.
Where should you find some kind of help for recovery after your C-section?
The time it takes to recover from a C-section is different for everyone. It depends on a number of factors, including the type of surgery you had and how your body responds to it.
It's important not to rush things for your C-section recovery. If you try to do too much too soon, you could end up with problems down the road (like urinary tract infections or even depression).

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Ep#56: A Dietitian with A Specialty in Endometriosis with Alexis Brooks Mar 16, 2023

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Are you one of these women who felt like your body is betraying you and you don’t know where to seek help? With so many options available today, how do you decide which doctor or clinic is right for you? Are you ready to find the one who can bring the difference in how women feel about their bodies and about their health as a whole?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher goes solo to interview Alexis Brooks. Alexis is the creator of Alexis Brooks Nutrition. She is a registered dietitian and endowarrior. After spending years dealing with debilitating and painful symptoms including migraines, bloating, heavy periods, pelvic pain, lightheadedness and more, she hit a wall. Searching for answers of why her body was acting the way it was and what she can do about it, led her down a lonely path. No doctor seemed to be able to offer her anything other than birth control, surgery, or a prescription to induce menopause at the ripe age of 30 or, have a baby. she then found a community of women, just like me who were searching for the same answers.

In this episode, Amanda and Alexis will be talking about women's health and wellness, with Alexis’s personal journey with PCOS and endometriosis, and how she was able to learn to manage her health and feel like herself again. They will also talk about what each condition is and how it can affect you, as well as some strategies for managing your symptoms.

They will touch on such topics as:

How PCOS affects many women around the world and can cause infertility, and what can Pelvic Floor therapists help with that.
It's important that you speak with a doctor who specializes in women's health issues so they can help you figure out what's best for your body type (and your lifestyle).
What endometriosis is or could look like for some people.
The best ways to approach managing PCOS and/or endometriosis through diet and exercise.
The first step is learning about your body—what it needs and what makes it feel good.
It can be overwhelming to learn how to eat for your health, especially when you're dealing with PCOS or endometriosis. But the truth is that there are plenty of foods that can help you feel your best and improve your symptoms when you're managing these conditions.

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Ep#55: International Society of Studies of Women's Sexual Health Conference (ISSWSH) Recap Mar 09, 2023

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Are you a healthcare provider wanting to know more about women's basic health and how your profession can help with those issues in order to provide better care for your future patients? Did you know it is important for women to have access to healthcare providers who understand their needs?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher will talk about how the International Society of Studies of Women's Sexual Health Conference (ISSWSH) brought a huge opportunity to providers to learn about the most recent education in women's sexual health. She will also discuss how she contributed her knowledge and passion to providers who attended the event; and be able to empower women by providing them with information about basic women and sexual health.

I will touch on such topics as:

The importance of pelvic floor health and how it impacts women's sexual health.
How new treatments and techniques can incorporate pelvic floor health into women’s health practice.
How providers can start learning to do a pelvic floor muscle examination through her volunteer work and giving them feedback so they can quickly do this in their well woman exams.
How patients are well-improved through dry needling.
How Pelvic Floor PTs can help you set up a treatment plan and exercise plan, not just for your vagina and the dilator work, but also overall strength and stability, which would be a huge benefit for your body.
How important it is for providers to be open-minded when it comes to their patients' sexual health needs.

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Ep#54: How Kombucha Helps Keep Your Body Balanced and Promotes Holistic Wellness with Jessica Kitterman Mar 02, 2023

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Did you know that Kombucha is a drink you can enjoy while keeping your pelvic floor bladder healthy? How can this fermented tea drink help you with your internal issues and how it can help you digest food, strengthen your immune system, and protect against disease?

This week’s Empower Your Pelvis Podcast, Dr. Amanda Fisher goes solo to interview Jessica Kitterman. Jessica Kitterman, BS in Biology & BSN Nursing, knew she needed a healthy, no sugar alternative to the soda pop and juice she was buying for her family. After working in the Emergency Room, researching, and seeing how common inflammatory diseases, diabetes, and other ailments are amongst our country, she started making and drinking her own Kombucha and noticed the health benefits right away! As a person who strives to educate on the importance of a healthy lifestyle in order to transform our health within our communities, W'Bago Bucha was created in 2021 to do just that!

In this episode, Amanda and Jessica will talk about how Jessica came up with the idea for her kombucha product and how this drink helps keep the body balanced, and helps promote wellness in a holistic way. She will also talk about her passion in educating people on how they can live a cleaner life using natural remedies that are safe and effective, and bringing education to people so they can learn how to make healthy choices for themselves while running a business.

They will touch on such topics as:

How Kombucha can help you fix good bacteria, and balance out the bad bacteria in your body at the end of the day.
Making your own authentic Kombucha will benefit you more than buying it in a store.
Taking care of your pelvic health is important. So we've come up with a solution: incorporate physical activities into your life while taking care of your pelvic health.
There is power in the holistic approach, especially when you educate yourself. Taking a holistic approach means that you are focused on your own well-being as well as learning to educate others.
Kombucha is a great way to get your internal issues addressed. It's a fermented tea that contains probiotics, which are good bacteria that help keep your gut healthy.

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