Episode 47: How Do You Know If You're Seeing a Real Pelvic Physical Therapist?
It’s surprising how frequently we hear of patients who thought they were getting pelvic physical therapy when they weren’t.
How do you know if you’re seeing a real pelvic physical therapist and getting true pelvic physical therapy? And why does that matter?
Listen to Kumbay’all episode 47 to learn why you should care about who you see for pelvic physical therapy and how you can tell if you’re seeing a real pelvic physical therapist.
In this episode Amanda discusses topics such as:
How are pelvic physical therapists different from orthopedic physical therapists?
What are some red flags to look for when seeking pelvic physical therapy?
At what times and life stages would you want to see a pelvic physical therapist?
What are three questions you can ask to make sure you’re seeing a true pelvic physical therapist?
About Amanda:
Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is a pelvic physical therapist in Atlanta, GA with more than 15 years of experience helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Dr. Shipley believes in a holistic approach and focuses on treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. After having two unmedicated homebirths, Dr. Shipley is especially passionate about helping birthing people have as smooth a childbirth as possible. She believes that everyone would benefit from seeing a pelvic physical therapist during pregnancy. Dr. Shipley sees patients at her practice, Renew Pelvic Health, and creates online courses in pelvic health through Progressive Pelvic Education. In addition, she is the creator and host of the podcast Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource.
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How Do You Know If You're Seeing a Real Pelvic Physical Therapist?