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You've heard the PSA girls discuss the importance of nutrition before, but never quite like this. In this episode, they are joined by orthopedic physical therapists Mattisun and Alyssa, who break down the essential aspects of nutrition in an easily digestible way. They cover the differences between micronutrients and macronutrients, supplementation, and the key calculations you need to know to succeed on your nutrition journey. Whether you're a fitness expert, recovering from a sports injury, or simply a regular person interested in health, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

Vaginal wind, queefing, vaginal gas, vart, vaginal flatulence, fanny fart—all of these are names to describe the same thing: noisy air that escapes the vaginal canal. While this is typically a benign condition, the PSA girls provide education regarding common causes and ways to address it, while also trying to remove the shame surrounding this occurrence. Callie and Rachel often have patients who report this symptom, and it can very often be remedied with pelvic floor physical therapy and activity modifications.

Pelvic floor dysfunction occurs in 33% of all female athletes and 50% of those who play high-impact sports. But as we've said before and will say again, common is not synonymous with normal! This episode addresses considerations for female athletes, including pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and the female athlete triad. If you're a female athlete or work closely with female athletes, this one's for you.

In this episode, we dive into Sjögren's Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the body's moisture-producing glands, causing symptoms like dry eyes and dry mouth. But did you know that Sjogren's can also impact the pelvic floor? The PSA girls explore the implications of this syndrome and offer practical tips for maintaining pelvic floor health, reducing discomfort, and improving quality of life.

In this episode the PSA girls delve into the complex world of chronic pelvic pain, exploring a phenomenon known as the "evil twins." Often intertwined, these two conditions—Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and Endometriosis—cause debilitating pain and discomfort for millions of women worldwide. We discuss the common symptoms, challenges in diagnosis, and why these conditions are often misdiagnosed or overlooked

Get ready for one of the most exciting guests ever to be featured on Pelvic Service Announcement. This week, the PSA girls were honored to host Holly Tanner, PT, DPT, MA, OCS, WCS, PRPC, LMP, BCB-PMD, CCI for the first-ever Herman & Wallace podcast collaboration. Holly is the Director of Education for the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and shared some valuable insights into the world of pelvic health education, managing complicated cases, and navigating interpersonal relationships in the clinic. Whether you're a patient, clinician, or just someone with a love for pelvic health, this is an episode you don't want to miss.