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Episode 1558 - Virtual pelvic floor PT: the objective exam #PTonICE Daily Show
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- Fitness
Dr. Alexis Morgan // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com
In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, #ICEPelvic division leader Alexis Morgan emphasizes emphasizes the significance of comprehending your own body and the process involved in utilizing the pelvic floor. Without this understanding, it can be challenging to educate and support others in this area.
To better understand and utilize your pelvic floor, Alexis suggests a five-step process. The first step is to "tell" the actions of the pelvic floor, which involves becoming familiar with its location and functions. Alexis uses the analogy of an A-frame house to explain the contraction and relaxation of the pelvic floor.
The second step is to "demo" the actions of the pelvic floor. This can be done through videos or using a pelvic model to visually demonstrate the movements. The purpose of this step is to help individuals visualize and better comprehend what was explained in the first step.
The third step is to "practice" contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor. Alexis encourages listeners to pay attention to any sensations they feel when they contract their pelvic floor. During virtual sessions, she advises being mindful of any additional body movements that may occur during the contraction.
The fourth step is to "ensure" that the individual is correctly performing the pelvic floor movements. This step involves confirming if the person felt the intended movements and if they understood the instructions. If there is any uncertainty or confusion, Alexis emphasizes the importance of not progressing to the next phases until both the individual and the instructor are confident in their understanding.
Lastly, the fifth step is to "progress" in using the pelvic floor. Alexis mentions that this five-step process may not occur in one session and that it may take time before individuals can confidently progress. However, by understanding their own body and going through these steps, individuals can develop the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively assist others in utilizing their pelvic floor.
Overall, the episode highlights the significance of understanding one's own body and the steps involved in using the pelvic floor in order to effectively educate and assist others in this area, as well as provide meaningful care virtually.
Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes.
If you're looking to learn more about our live pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy courses or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.
Are you looking for more information on how to keep lifting weights while pregnant? Check out the ICE Pelvic bi-weekly newsletter!
EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION
00:00 INTRO
Hey everyone, Alan here. Before we get into today's episode, I'd like to take a moment to introduce our show sponsor, Jane. If you don't know about Jane, Jane is an all in one practice management software with features like online booking, scheduling, documentation, and a PCI compliant payment solution. The time that you spend with your patients and clients is very valuable and filling out forms during their appointment time can quickly take away from the time that you all have together. That's why the team at Jane has designed online intake forms, that your patients can complete from the comfort of their own homes. And to help them remember to fill out their forms, Jane has your back with a friendly email reminder sent 24 hours before their appointment. This means they arrive ready to start their appointment and you can arrive ready to help. Jane's online intake forms are fully customizable to ensure you're collecting everything you need ahead of time, wheth
Dr. Alexis Morgan // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com
In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, #ICEPelvic division leader Alexis Morgan emphasizes emphasizes the significance of comprehending your own body and the process involved in utilizing the pelvic floor. Without this understanding, it can be challenging to educate and support others in this area.
To better understand and utilize your pelvic floor, Alexis suggests a five-step process. The first step is to "tell" the actions of the pelvic floor, which involves becoming familiar with its location and functions. Alexis uses the analogy of an A-frame house to explain the contraction and relaxation of the pelvic floor.
The second step is to "demo" the actions of the pelvic floor. This can be done through videos or using a pelvic model to visually demonstrate the movements. The purpose of this step is to help individuals visualize and better comprehend what was explained in the first step.
The third step is to "practice" contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor. Alexis encourages listeners to pay attention to any sensations they feel when they contract their pelvic floor. During virtual sessions, she advises being mindful of any additional body movements that may occur during the contraction.
The fourth step is to "ensure" that the individual is correctly performing the pelvic floor movements. This step involves confirming if the person felt the intended movements and if they understood the instructions. If there is any uncertainty or confusion, Alexis emphasizes the importance of not progressing to the next phases until both the individual and the instructor are confident in their understanding.
Lastly, the fifth step is to "progress" in using the pelvic floor. Alexis mentions that this five-step process may not occur in one session and that it may take time before individuals can confidently progress. However, by understanding their own body and going through these steps, individuals can develop the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively assist others in utilizing their pelvic floor.
Overall, the episode highlights the significance of understanding one's own body and the steps involved in using the pelvic floor in order to effectively educate and assist others in this area, as well as provide meaningful care virtually.
Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes.
If you're looking to learn more about our live pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy courses or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.
Are you looking for more information on how to keep lifting weights while pregnant? Check out the ICE Pelvic bi-weekly newsletter!
EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION
00:00 INTRO
Hey everyone, Alan here. Before we get into today's episode, I'd like to take a moment to introduce our show sponsor, Jane. If you don't know about Jane, Jane is an all in one practice management software with features like online booking, scheduling, documentation, and a PCI compliant payment solution. The time that you spend with your patients and clients is very valuable and filling out forms during their appointment time can quickly take away from the time that you all have together. That's why the team at Jane has designed online intake forms, that your patients can complete from the comfort of their own homes. And to help them remember to fill out their forms, Jane has your back with a friendly email reminder sent 24 hours before their appointment. This means they arrive ready to start their appointment and you can arrive ready to help. Jane's online intake forms are fully customizable to ensure you're collecting everything you need ahead of time, wheth
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