The Dr. PT Podcast

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Dr. Christine Pieton, an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist, and your host of the Dr. PT Podcast answers your questions about the body parts no one taught us about — but that everyone has questions about. Yes, she's talking about “down there” but I’ll also be teaching you about your body as a whole…because it’s all connected. Each week she’ll unpack pelvic health questions that most people google in secret, like… What is the pelvic floor? Should I be doing Kegels? Do I pee too often? Why is sex painful? And so much more! If you have a question about your body, someone else does too — call in, ask it here. she’ll give you real honest answers with actionable solutions she uses everyday with her patients. No more shame. No more ‘just dealing with it.’ Your body isn’t broken — it just needs better information. She'll normalize learning and talking about our bodies — together! To participate, call 1-800-375-2872 2-3pm PT / 5-6pm ET or send an email to askme@drptpodcast.com Join Dr. PT LIVE on YouTube each Monday at 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern, or catch the audio podcast wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    The Dr. PT Podcast - Episode 2: Menopause, Pelvic Floor Health, and Painful Sex—What’s Normal and What’s Not

    In this episode, Dr. Christine Pieton discusses a very common pelvic health topic - painful intercourse related to menopause and estrogen decline - explaining how topical estrogen, hyaluronic acid suppositories, and pelvic floor physical therapy significantly improve dryness, tissue flexibility, and muscle tension. Dr. Pieton also covers footwear recommendations for balance and fall prevention, emphasizing the importance of wide toe boxes and minimal cushioning to improve proprioception alongside strength training. The episode also does a deep dive about about how to know if you have a pelvic floor problem, along with answering audience member questions about how to support pelvic floor health proactively during pregnancy, hemorrhoid management, stress incontinence treatments like Bulkamid injections, and how to find a qualified pelvic floor physical therapist. Throughout the episode, Dr. Pieton emphasizes that the pelvic floor muscles connect with the hip, core, and back muscles, and highlights misconceptions about Kegel exercises, explaining that pelvic floor muscle strengthening needs to include lengthening and contracting for best results.  Have a question about that nagging foot, back, hip, or shoulder issue that won't go away? Wondering if what your doctor is recommending is what Dr. PT would do? Dr. Christine Pieton will be answering your questions about how to fix those nagging aches, pains, and pelvic floor issues that are holding you back. Join the Dr. PT Podcast every Monday at 2 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Eastern livestream on YouTube and listen to the audio audio podcast posted weekly wherever you enjoy listening.  To participate, call 1-800-375-2872 or email: askme@drptpodcast.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dr. Christine Pieton, an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist, and your host of the Dr. PT Podcast answers your questions about the body parts no one taught us about — but that everyone has questions about. Yes, she's talking about “down there” but I’ll also be teaching you about your body as a whole…because it’s all connected. Each week she’ll unpack pelvic health questions that most people google in secret, like… What is the pelvic floor? Should I be doing Kegels? Do I pee too often? Why is sex painful? And so much more! If you have a question about your body, someone else does too — call in, ask it here. she’ll give you real honest answers with actionable solutions she uses everyday with her patients. No more shame. No more ‘just dealing with it.’ Your body isn’t broken — it just needs better information. She'll normalize learning and talking about our bodies — together! To participate, call 1-800-375-2872 2-3pm PT / 5-6pm ET or send an email to askme@drptpodcast.com Join Dr. PT LIVE on YouTube each Monday at 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern, or catch the audio podcast wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts.