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Have you ever wondered what causes the inside of your uterus to throw a temper tantrum once a month and shed its entire lining causing you to bleed for the next 4-6 days? Callie and Rachel spend this episode discussing the hormone cycle including what hormones play a role, and how they regulate things such as ovulation, menstruation and fertility. 

When you have your ACL repaired, knee replaced or rotator cuff repair, a physical therapy referral is the standard of care. The goals of therapy are to improve motion, decrease scar tissue, and improve overall function. When you undergo a hysterectomy, C-section, or other abdominal/pelvic surgery, therapy is almost never prescribed. In most cases patients who undergo abdominal surgeries stand to b...

In the second part of this two part series, Callie and Jim continue their discussion on mental health. This week they dive into PTSD, trauma and depression and how these things manifest physically. This episode contains discussion of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and other traumatic events that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. 

In part one of this two part episode, Callie and Dr. James Warnica, a retired clinical psychologist, discuss mental health and the physical manifestations it can have on the body. This episode discusses the definition of anxiety, and how it can present as muscle tension, how that can impact function, and so much more!

Each month Callie and Rachel read a new book that pertains to the pelvic floor and discuss it on the show. This month's featured book is "The Vagina Bible", written by a witty Canadian gynecologist. The PSA girls provide an overview of the book, their personal thoughts on the subject matter and why they think men and women everywhere should read this book. 

"Do guys even have a pelvic floor?" "How do you evaluate the male pelvic floor?" "What does pelvic floor dysfunction look like in men?" If these are questions you have ever asked yourself then this is the episode for you. This weeks episode is all about the male pelvic floor and how pelvic floor physical therapy is not just beneficial for women, but can significantly improve the quality of life in...

Callie and Rachel dive into all things revolving around sexual dysfunction and explain how the pelvic floor can be the root of the problem. So many factors can play a role, and being able to recognize dysfunction is the first step in fixing it. If you are someone who struggles with this, you are not alone, and there is help out there. Do not settle. 

Everybody poops, it is a simple fact of life. Callie and Rachel spend time in this episode discussing what can go wrong with your bowel movements and how your water intake, diet and most importantly pelvic floor muscles can play a role in causing and fixing the problem. 

A lot of people think that all their pelvic floor problems are the result of muscle weakness and they turn to kegels in attempts to find the solution. But what if kegels are actually not the answer, or could even make the problem worse? Callie and Rachel dive into the two most common types of pelvic floor muscle dysfunctions and the differences between muscles that are too tight verses true muscle...

This episode Rachel and Callie dive in to all things bladder and urinary related. They explore everything from leaking when you sneeze, to the difference between peeing during sex and squirting during sex. No amount of urinary incontinence (wetting your pants) is normal, even if you have had children! If you struggle with this, find a pelvic health physical therapist who can help you discover the...

Have you ever wondered what your hosts do when they aren't helping people keep their pants dry? Callie and Rachel take a break from the heavier stuff to discuss what they do in their free time, what they were like in physical therapy school and how their relationship has evolved. 

So you received a referral to pelvic floor physical therapy, now what? So often the hardest fear to face is the fear of the unknown. In this episode, Callie and Rachel do their best to remove all the fear surrounding your first pelvic floor physical therapy appointment by letting you know what you can expect and answering some of their most commonly asked question. They also spend some time addres...

Just what exactly is the pelvic floor? Callie and Rachel unravel the intricacies that make up the pelvic floor and explain how all the muscles, bone, ligaments, and nerves work together. If you are an anatomy nerd, or you're interested to know how being chronically constipated may affect your ability to have an orgasm, this one is for you. 

How can we begin to understand abnormal if we do not understand what normal is? In this episode Callie and Rachel discuss the functions of the pelvic floor muscles and what a healthy, fully functioning pelvic floor looks like. Check out this link to find a pelvic floor therapist near you if you don't think your pelvic floor is functioning properly https://aptapelvichealth.org/ptlocator/ or just co...

In this introductory episode, Callie and Rachel discuss who they are, the road that led them to pelvic health physical therapy, and the creation of this podcast. Tune in to hear what this show is all about, and the extensive dumpster diving that made it possible.