Parkinson's EmPower Talks with Dacy Reimer
Parkinson's EmPower Talks with Dacy Reimer
Podcast Description
Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) is excited to announce a new podcast series created and hosted by our own Dacy Reimer, APNP, MSN, CCRC. In addition to being WPA's Director of Medical Advising and Education, Dacy brings a wealth of knowledge from her clinical experience. In each episode, podcast host, Dacy Reimer will interview doctors and other industry professionals for their insights and perspectives on living an empowered life with Parkinson's disease. These episodes are all produced here in Wisconsin and will feature topics of interest and relevance to the Parkinson’s community.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores several key themes relevant to the Parkinson's community, including speech therapy, alternative therapies, motivation strategies, nutrition, memory changes, and research opportunities. Episodes provide actionable insights, such as the importance of speech therapy in reclaiming one's voice, tips for maintaining motivation, and approaches to managing medications and diets.
Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) is excited to announce a new podcast series created and hosted by our own Dacy Reimer, APNP, MSN, CCRC. In addition to being WPA’s President & CEO, Dacy brings a wealth of knowledge from her clinical experience.
In each episode, podcast host, Dacy Reimer will interview doctors and other industry professionals for their insights and perspectives on living an empowered life with Parkinson’s disease. These episodes are all produced here in Wisconsin and will feature topics of interest and relevance to the Parkinson’s community.
In this episode of Parkinson’s EmPower Talks, our guest is Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC with Aurora Health Care.
Today, we’re talking about pelvic floor health in Parkinson's. This can be a very sensitive topic, but it needs to happen more often in Parkinson's care.
Many individuals with Parkinson's experience bladder changes, constipation, urgency, nighttime bathroom trips, and these symptoms are rarely talked about openly.
The good news is there are some therapies, exercises, and strategies that can help.
Erica’s EmPowering message is, “The pelvic floor is a muscle; we can do something about it. We can help the pelvic floor muscle, training it in a different way to help you to really maximize your quality of life. You are not alone; it's common, we can help it, and track patterns. So, when you go to your clinician, you can have at least some idea of some of the patterns that you've been experiencing, and then we can start from there and take steps to help you get this all taken care of.”
To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b5Qa530Agu0
Resources:
BCIA, look for a practitioner certified as BCB-PMD (board certified in biofeedback for pelvic muscle dysfunction) Consumers – https://www.bcia.org/consumers-find-a-practitioner
Herman and Wallace, look for a practitioner certified as PRPC (board certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner)
Find a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Near You – https://pelvicrehab.com/?utm_source=hermanwallace.com&utm_medium=referrral&utm_content=findapractitioner
American Physical Therapy Association
PT Locator | Find Expert Care for Pelvic and Abdominal Health – APTA Pelvic Health – https://www.aptapelvichealth.org/ptlocator
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