Pelvic Floor PT 101: What It Is, Who It’s For, and Why It Matters | Natalia Avelar, DPT, PRPC, Cert MDT
In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into pelvic floor physical therapy what it actually is how it works and why it plays such a critical role in your overall health.I’m joined by my good friend and fellow pelvic floor physical therapist Natalia Avelar. This conversation is especially exciting for me because this is truly my bread and butter the work I do every single day and something I’m deeply passionate about.We break down what the pelvic floor actually is how it functions as part of your core and why it impacts so much more than people realize from posture and breathing to bladder, bowel and sexual function.We also talk about pelvic floor exercises and how they are often misunderstood, and how the pelvic floor works in coordination with the entire body.If you’ve ever been told your symptoms are normal or you’ve been searching for answers around leaking, pain, postpartum recovery, or core strength, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on.Topics we cover- What the pelvic floor actually is and how it functions- Why the pelvic floor is a critical part of your core- The connection between pelvic floor breathing posture and movement- Pelvic floor exercises and how they are often misunderstood- Common symptoms like leaking, urgency, pain, and constipation- What actually happens during a pelvic floor PT evaluation- Why so many people see multiple providers before finding pelvic floor PT- Pregnancy and postpartum recovery including birth prep- How pelvic floor PT helps you return to exercise and daily life- Why pelvic health issues are common but NOT normalIf this episode was helpful share it with someone who could benefit and don’t forget to like comment and subscribe.Connect with Natalia Avelar, DPT, PRPC, Cert MDTWebsite: https://www.peacepelvichealth.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peace.pelvic.healthConnect with Sage Physical Therapy and WellnessWebsite: https://www.sageptwellness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sageptwellnessEmail info@sageptwellness.com#pelvicfloorexercises #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloortherapy #postpartumrecovery #womenshealth