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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.

The thought of tearing during childbirth is frightening for many people, especially first-time moms. However, the PSA girls are here to educate you and help ease your anxiety. Although perineal tearing occurs in 80-90% of women, there are ways to mitigate the risk and give the tissue the best possible chance to heal. If you're someone who experiences more severe grades of perineal tearing or undergoes an episiotomy, there's hope for a full recovery and this episode is the first step.

This episode covers everything you've ever wanted to know about bowel function and more! Rachel attended an online course on bowel dysfunction, and in this episode, she shares some of the valuable information she learned. Tune in to learn about digestion, dysfunction, and much more!