Essential Pelvic Health
Essential Pelvic Health
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Join us as we explore the ins and outs of bladder, bowel, and sexual health—no topic is too taboo. We’ll also dive into the role of hormones, the nervous system, and of course the pelvic floor, to empower you to self-advocate for the care you deserve. This podcast is for all gender diversities, individuals looking to better understand their bodies, and medical and wellness professionals looking to better support their clients.
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Content Themes
The podcast addresses a range of themes including menopause, hormonal changes, pelvic health, and self-advocacy in healthcare. For example, episodes like Menopause Unfiltered delve into the dual role of hormonal shifts and midwifery care, supporting listeners in proactively managing their health. Other focused topics include natural symptom management and addressing myths surrounding sexual health and wellness.
Join us as we explore the ins and outs of bladder, bowel, and sexual health—no topic is too taboo. We’ll also dive into the role of hormones, the nervous system, and of course the pelvic floor, to empower you to self-advocate for the care you deserve.
This podcast is for all gender diversities, individuals looking to better understand their bodies, and medical and wellness professionals looking to better support their clients.
In this episode, Laura Rowan is joined by Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist Jessica Hammond to discuss the Essential Pelvic Health Colorectal Manual Assessment and Treatment Techniques (Cr-MATT) course and why colorectal health is an essential—but often overlooked—component of pelvic health care. Together, they explore how a comprehensive understanding of the gastrointestinal system, fascial mobility, nervous system regulation, and colorectal assessment can transform clinical outcomes for a wide variety of patients.
Jessica shares her journey from feeling underprepared for complex colorectal cases to becoming a lead Cr-MATT lab instructor, highlighting the practical skills and confidence she gained through the course. Laura and Jessica also discuss the importance of looking beyond isolated symptoms, embracing a whole-body approach to treatment, and helping clinicians bridge the gap between theory and advanced clinical practice.
Whether you're new to pelvic health or looking to expand your clinical expertise, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of colorectal assessment and why it should be an essential part of every pelvic health therapist's toolkit.
💬 Topics Covered:
- 🩺 Why colorectal health is an essential part of pelvic health practice
- 🌿 How the Cr-MATT course integrates anatomy, fascia, and nervous system regulation
- 🤝 Treating the whole person through a holistic, systems-based approach
- 💡 Manual therapy techniques, visceral mobilization, and posterior chain assessment
- 🔄 Understanding the connection between bowel, bladder, pelvic floor, and sexual health
- 👩⚕️ Collaborating with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes
- 📚 How specialized Cr-MATT training builds confidence and enhances clinical decision-making
- 🚀 Upcoming Cr-MATT training opportunities and continuing education resources
🔗 Learn More:
Interested in expanding your pelvic health expertise? The Cr-MATT (Colorectal Manual Assessment and Treatment Techniques) course combines self-paced online learning with an optional live lab experience to help clinicians confidently assess and treat complex colorectal and pelvic health conditions.
Learn more about upcoming courses, continuing education opportunities, and pelvic health resources through Essential Pelvic Health and Essential Pelvic Health Education.
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