Evidence-ish

Molly Scheumann and Marisa Hentis
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Hosted by Dr. Marisa Hentis and Dr. Molly Scheumann — two pelvic floor PTs who are clinically hot and chronically exhausted. Marisa teaches and practices at USC and actually understands P-values. Molly owns Very Pelvic in Madison, WI and reads the abstract, panic-scrolls to the discussion, and calls it a day. Truly, the best of both worlds. This is pelvic floor literature for busy clinicians who want to be the go-to pelvic PT in their clinic — without spending their only free hour decoding confidence intervals. We break down one article at a time in 15ish minutes so you can tackle an article while driving to work, during that rare lunch where your notes are actually done, or while strategically ignoring the sound of your children yelling for more snacks. We’re tired. You’re tired. The research matters. Let’s make it digestible, applicable, and just unhinged enough to keep you awake.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Ep 9: Female Pelvic Rage

    Women deserve to feel great in their bodies, especially after having kids. On this week’s episode, learn the science behind the “Mommy Makeover” that is marketed directly to postpartum women in order to “bounce back.” Remember, you do you boo but review the science before any surgical procedure. Ratings: - Marisa: 2.5 stars - Molly: 1.5 stars References: - Carniol ET and Carniol PJ. Clinical Case 1: The “Mommy Makeover” Package. American Medical Association Journal of Ethics. 2010. 12(5): 363-366. - Toto V et al. Combined Surgery (Mommy-Makeover) Compared to Single Procedure (Abdominoplasty) in After-Pregnancy Women: A Prospective Study on Risks and Benefits. Aesth Plast Surg. 2023. 47:2533–2542 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-023-03579-6

    Ep 9: Female Pelvic Rage

  2. Oct 13

    Ep 8: Clinically Hot or Not: Pelva HydroSlix — It’s Giving Jiggly Condom (But It’s Not One)

    This week on Clinically Hot or Not: Pelva HydroSlix. This is a new product (company is less than 1 year old) with great potential! Marisa and Molly dig into the theoretical research on why the Pelva HydroSilk is a great option for your complex chronic pain patients. FINAL VERDICT: Clinically Warm! We love the product and think it has so much potential but the evidence is still in the theoretical stages and they are currently securing grant funding to provide a scientifically sound clinical trial (YAY FOR SCIENCE!) Plus, the company is a GEM to reach out and ask questions and provide their own research to support their product. Pelva Webinar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N8fXxVAjP_3An5Te3qBjHilN29HRxsh7/view?usp=drivesdk References - Lee Y. Patients’ perception and adherence to vaginal dilator therapy: a systematic review and synthesis employing symbolic interactionism. Patient Preference and Adherence 2018:12 551–560. - Ayehunie et al. Hyperosmolal vaginal lubricants markedly reduce epithelial barrier properties in a three-dimensional vaginal epithelium model. Toxicology Reports 5 (2018) 134–140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2017.12.011 - Smith et al. A longitudinal case-control analysis of pain symptoms, fear of childbirth, and psychological well-being during pregnancy and postpartum among individuals with vulvodynia. Midwifery 114 (2022) 103467. https://doi.org/10.1016/j/midw.2022.103467. - Parenti et al. Botulinum toxin injection in vulva and vagina. Evidence from a literature systematic review. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 291 (2023) 178–189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2023.20.028

    Ep 8: Clinically Hot or Not: Pelva HydroSlix — It’s Giving Jiggly Condom (But It’s Not One)

  3. Oct 6

    Ep 7: The Problem Child of the Pelvic Floor

    Marisa and Molly dive in deep about the problem child of the pelvic floor. AKA the Obturator Internus. This week’s article shows that you must look at the entire lumbopelvic region to address the pelvic floor. Don’t forget your hip exercises my friends! Ratings: It finally happened…. FIVE STARS! PERFECT ARTICLE! Reference: Lori J. Tuttle, Taylor Autry, Caitlin Kemp, Monique Lassaga-Bishop, Michaela Mettenleiter, Haley Shetter & Janelle Zukowski (2020) Hip exercises improve intravaginal squeeze pressure in older women, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 36:12, 1340-1347, DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2019.1571142

    Ep 7: The Problem Child of the Pelvic Floor

  4. Sep 29

    Ep 6: Hypopressives: The MLM of pelvic exercises?

    Learn about a new type of exercise with hypopressives. Molly calls them the MLM of pelvic exercises and Marisa is literally along for the ride. We will let you make up your mind about this very specific exercise modality. Ratings: - Molly: 2.5 stars - Marisa: 2.5 stars Reference: Katz, CMS and Barbosa CP. Effects of hypopressive exercises on pelvic floor and abdominal muscles in adult women: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies. 2024. 37: 38-45.

    Ep 6: Hypopressives: The MLM of pelvic exercises?

  5. Sep 22

    Ep 5: Athletes Have Babies, Too

    Ever wonder how to train athletes while they are pregnant and postpartum? Molly and Marisa break down the phases of perinatal and postpartum with the most thorough article on the topic. This was the #1 article Marisa references in her presentation and teaching (this year). Ratings: - Marisa: 4.5 stars - Molly: 4.5 stars Reference: Koschel T. Perinatal Periodization: Trimester Phased Training for Beginner to Elite Athletes. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 2025. 47 (6).

    Ep 5: Athletes Have Babies, Too

  6. Sep 15

    Ep 4: Clinically Hot or Not: Light Up P@$$y Wands

    Learn about the hottest new trend in pelvic floor: Red light therapy for the vaginal canal! Molly and Marisa tear apart the bias that is red light therapy and the skeptical science behind it. Rating: COLD AS ICE Reference: - Alayat et al. The Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Perineal Pain and Wound Healing After Episiotomy—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J. Clin. Med. 2025. 15 (964). https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15030964 - Santos, F.P.; Carvalhos, C.A.; Figueiredo-Dias, M. New Insights into Photobiomodulation of the Vaginal Microbiome—A Critical Review. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023. 24, 13507. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijms241713507 - Lanzafame et al. The Rationale for Photobiomodulation Therapy of Vaginal Tissue for Treatment of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: An Analysis of Its Mechanism of Action, and Current Clinical Outcomes. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery. 2019. 37(7): 395–407. - Butrick C and Lamvu G. Transvaginal Photobiomodulation Improves Pain in Women with Pelvic Muscle Tenderness and Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Preliminary Observational Study. Ambulatory, Office-based, and Geriatric Urology. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2022.08.036 0090-4295

    Ep 4: Clinically Hot or Not: Light Up P@$$y Wands

  7. Sep 8

    Ep 3: EDS, or whatever they are calling it now

    Calling all Bendy People! Ever wonder why bendy people are more likely to have pelvic floor issues? Let’s review the evidence on Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (aka Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) from a urologist point of view for this hot off the press article. Ratings: - Marisa: 4.66 stars (OK ROUND DOWN TO 4.5) - Molly: 3.33 stars (OK ROUND UP TO 3.5) References: - Abaza et al. Joint hypermobility syndrome for the urogynaecologist – A narrative review. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2026. 318 (114943)

    Ep 3: EDS, or whatever they are calling it now

  8. Sep 1

    Ep 2: GLP-1s & Botox but not the fun kind

    We are all for GLP-1s and Botox for whatever your goals are but let’s learn what it does at the pelvic floor! This article looks at how medical interventions can help or hurt your pelvic floor. - Rating - Molly: 3.5 Stars - Marisa: 4 Stars Reference: Hammad, M.A.M.; Quesada, S.G.; Belczyk, A.L.; Ghoniem, G.M. Beyond Glycemic Control: Concurrent GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Is Associated with Reduced Urinary Adverse Events Following OnabotulinumtoxinA Treatment in Non-Diabetic Adults with Overactive Bladder. Toxins 2025, 17, 542. https://doi.org/10.3390/ toxins17110542

    Ep 2: GLP-1s & Botox but not the fun kind

  9. Sep 1

    Ep 1: Nerd Stuff from DPT School

    Welcome to Evidence-ish! On today’s episode we will review those pesky evidence based practice principles we haven’t thought about since PT school. We will also review our rating system and how to follow along as we all re-learn how to read scientific literature again. References: Ranganathan, P and Gogtay N. An Introduction to Statistics – Data Types, Distributions and Summarizing Data. Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine (2019): 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23198 Bensen W, Pierracci F, and Ho V. Basic Introduction to Statistics in Medicine, Part 1: Describing Data. 2021. SURGICAL INFECTIONS. 22(6). DOI: 10.1089/sur.2020.429 - BORRRRRRIIIIINNGGG Bensen W, Pierracci F, and Ho V. Basic Introduction to Statistics in Medicine, Part 2: Comparing Data. 2021. SURGICAL INFECTIONS. 22(6). DOI: 10.1089/sur.2020.430 - VERY HELPFUL AND YOU SHOULD READ IG Reference: @carolinewaltzman.mha “6 Steps to read scientific studies for beginners” - WE REPOSTED - WE GOT YOU GURLLL

    Ep 1: Nerd Stuff from DPT School

  10. Season 1 Trailer

    This is Evidence-ish

    Hosted by Dr. Marisa Hentis and Dr. Molly Scheumann — two pelvic floor PTs who are clinically hot and chronically exhausted. Marisa teaches and practices at USC and actually understands P-values. Molly owns Very Pelvic in Madison, WI and reads the abstract, panic-scrolls to the discussion, and calls it a day. Truly, the best of both worlds. This is pelvic floor literature for busy clinicians who want to be the go-to pelvic PT in their clinic — without spending their only free hour decoding confidence intervals. We break down one article at a time in 15ish minutes so you can tackle an article while driving to work, during that rare lunch where your notes are actually done, or while strategically ignoring the sound of your children yelling for more snacks. We’re tired. You’re tired. The research matters. Let’s make it digestible, applicable, and just unhinged enough to keep you awake.

    This is Evidence-ish
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Hosted by Dr. Marisa Hentis and Dr. Molly Scheumann — two pelvic floor PTs who are clinically hot and chronically exhausted. Marisa teaches and practices at USC and actually understands P-values. Molly owns Very Pelvic in Madison, WI and reads the abstract, panic-scrolls to the discussion, and calls it a day. Truly, the best of both worlds. This is pelvic floor literature for busy clinicians who want to be the go-to pelvic PT in their clinic — without spending their only free hour decoding confidence intervals. We break down one article at a time in 15ish minutes so you can tackle an article while driving to work, during that rare lunch where your notes are actually done, or while strategically ignoring the sound of your children yelling for more snacks. We’re tired. You’re tired. The research matters. Let’s make it digestible, applicable, and just unhinged enough to keep you awake.

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  • Creator
    Molly Scheumann and Marisa Hentis
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mary Scheumann LLC 2026
  • Show Website
    Evidence-ish

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