The Dr. PT Podcast

In this Season 1 finale, Dr. Christine Pieton answers a wide range of listener questions covering knee instability, fracture recovery, pelvic floor dysfunction, menopause-related changes, chronic constipation, pregnancy prep, and persistent pain diagnoses. This episode dives into why symptoms often return after physical therapy, when ongoing “maintenance” care is appropriate, and how to identify w...

If you were told you're "all clear" at your six-week postpartum visit but are confused and struggling with what to do next this episode is for you. Dr. Christine Pieton, orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist, breaks down the biggest myths surrounding postpartum recovery — starting with why the six-week clearance is just the beginning, not the finish line of your healing. In this episode,...

In this episode of the Dr. PT Podcast, Dr. Christine Pieton — orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist — breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in prenatal care: exercise during pregnancy. Dr. Pieton unpacks why back pain and pelvic floor symptoms are so common (but not normal), debunks the biggest exercise myths keeping pregnant women on the sidelines, and makes the case for why...

Low back pain affects nearly 80% of adults — but most people treat it the wrong way. In this episode of The Dr. PT Podcast, Dr. Christine Pieton breaks down why mechanical low back pain keeps coming back and what’s actually driving it. She explains the three biggest myths that prevent recovery (including why rest, stretching, and MRI findings don’t tell the whole story), and reveals the often-over...

Knee pain with a normal MRI can be confusing and frustrating. In this episode of the Dr. PT Podcast, Dr. Christine Pieton explains the real causes of knee pain, why rest and pain medications often fail, and how physical therapy and strength training address the root problem. Knee pain doesn’t automatically mean damage—and avoiding movement isn’t the solution. Using a real patient story, Dr. Christ...

In this episode of The Dr. PT Podcast, Dr. Christine Pieton breaks down some of the most misunderstood topics in pelvic health—starting with a listener’s question about bladder prolapse after hysterectomy and whether surgery is the only option. Dr. Pieton explains how pessaries work, when they may need refitting, and why pelvic floor physical therapy should be a first-line option before and after...

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, em...

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, em...

The debut episode of  The Dr. PT Podcast  with Dr. Christine Pieton! Dr. PT kicks off the show teaching us what the pelvic floor really is, why it matters for bowel/bladder control, sex, and movement, and how it works as an essential part of the body's core team. Through live calls and audience emails, Dr. PT unpacked important questions about leaking, pelvic pain, hormonal changes,...

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 p...