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Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast

Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast

By Mountain Land Physical Therapy

The Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast covers a wide variety of topics with an intimate, holistic and enthusiastic approach to pelvic health. Madison Splan, PT, DPT, is the host of the Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast and specializes in Women’s Health Physical Therapy. Each episode Madison hosts guests from a multitude of backgrounds including medical doctors, psychologists, nurses and personal trainers.
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Home Pelvic Therapy Devices & the Research to Back it Up

Mountain Land Pelvic Health PodcastDec 02, 2019

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TransHealth- Female to Male Transitions- what to expect throughout the journey

TransHealth- Female to Male Transitions- what to expect throughout the journey

Katie Woolf is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s Pelvic Health Podcast. She received her bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University-Hawaii in Exercise Sports Science with a minor in Mathematics followed by her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Eastern Washington University and completed her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification in 2020. She is currently serving as APTA Utah Public Relations Chair and Utah Pelvic Health Special Interest Group President. This is part 2 of our podcast series on transgender population and their medical journey with the transition from female to male. The information discussed includes WPATH requirements for surgery, medical procedures beginning with hysterectomy with Vaginectomy, Top Surgery, Metodioplasty, and Phalloplasty. With each of these procedures, we will provide information on expectations of pre and post-op medical and physical therapy appointments and specific PT interventions including education, scar tissue mobilization, stretching, lymph massage, and dilator training.  

Jul 18, 202356:18
TransHealth- Male to Female Transitions- what to expect throughout the journey

TransHealth- Male to Female Transitions- what to expect throughout the journey

Katie Woolf is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s Pelvic Health Podcast. She received her bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University-Hawaii in Exercise Sports Science with a minor in Mathematics followed by her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Eastern Washington University and completed her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification in 2020. She is currently serving as APTA Utah Public Relations Chair and Utah Pelvic Health Special Interest Group President. During this podcast we discuss the medical journey and intricacies of our trans population with male to female transition. The information discussed includes WPATH requirements for surgery, descriptions of the vaginoplasty and vulvoplasty procedures, expectations of pre and post-op medical and physical therapy appointments and specific PT interventions including education, scar tissue mobilization, stretching, lymph massage and dilator training.  

Jun 05, 202301:00:16
Prenatal Chiropractic Care

Prenatal Chiropractic Care

Dr. Kim Glasgow is our guest on this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy's Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Kim attended Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, ID for undergrad and transferred to Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO to finish her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, then continued to receive her Doctor of Chiropractic in 2009 and her Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation in 2010. During this podcast we discuss the evaluation and treatment of the prenatal population within the field of chiropractic. Information provided will inform listeners on what common symptoms can be treated, what to expect with your visits and what type of chiropractic is best during pregnancy. 

Apr 06, 202327:02
Miscarriages: All you need to know

Miscarriages: All you need to know

Dr. Erica Faircloth is the guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s pelvic health podcast. Dr. Faircloth received her degree in Biology from the University of Utah and attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her OBGYN residency was at the PIROG in Arizona. Currently, Dr. Faircloth is treating OBGYN at Cottonwood OBGYN in Salt Lake City, Utah. During this podcast we discuss the intricacies of a miscarriage including common causes, medical processes following miscarriages and recommendations made following.

Mar 13, 202331:10
Breastfeeding: How it works and what to do if it's not.

Breastfeeding: How it works and what to do if it's not.

Sally Wright is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s Pelvic Health Podcast. Sally was certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2016 and has served as a volunteer Leader since 2006 with La Leche League. Sally is a mother of five children, including a set of girl/boy twins and is currently working for Motherfed in the Salt Lake Region. During today’s podcast we discuss the nature physiology of breast feeding, anatomy of breast tissue, common nursing difficulties including Mastitis, sore nipples, poor latch and lack of milk coming in. Our conversation includes different causes of breast feeding difficulties and treatment options to reduce complications.

Feb 09, 202347:10
Endometriosis: What is it and how do we treat it? A Multidisciplinary Approach

Endometriosis: What is it and how do we treat it? A Multidisciplinary Approach

Dr. Mark Dassel is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Dassel earned his Doctor of Medicine in 2007 from the University of Kentucky followed by his residency at Pheonix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2011 as well as a fellowship in gynecology from the University of Louisville in 2013. He is American Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. During this podcast we discuss the intricacies of endometriosis in regards to its symptoms, types, differential diagnosis and the multidisciplinary treatment approaches. Specific treatments topics include medications, physical therapy, trigger point injections through the abdominal wall and pelvic floor, laparoscopy and the difference in surgery and outcome with ablation versus excision.

Jan 10, 202301:07:55
What's that itch? Vulvar Dermatology Conditions

What's that itch? Vulvar Dermatology Conditions

Audrey Rutherford, M.D. is our guest for this episode of the Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Rutherford received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas in Austin, followed by her Doctorate of Medicine and Dermatology Residency at UT Southwestern Dallas. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, melasma, rosacea, acne, psoriasis, women’s dermatologic conditions and more. In this podcast we will be discussing different dermatology conditions affecting the vulvar region. Topics will include various Lichen dysfunctions with descriptions including causes, symptoms, how the tissues look and change, treatment options and the multidisciplinary approach to working with this patient population. 

Dec 06, 202251:06
Sexual Arousal: The anatomy and physiology components

Sexual Arousal: The anatomy and physiology components

Today’s guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s Pelvic Health Podcast is Hailey Persons, physical therapist. Hailey received her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology from Arizona State University in May of 2019. Hailey went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Utah in May of 2022. The topic of this podcast is sexual health and breaking down the anatomy, physiology and levels of arousal in to laymen terms for everyone to understand. We hope after listening to this episode you will feel more confident in the understanding of the female body and its overall sexual function.

Nov 08, 202242:35
 Hormone Replacement Options and Pelvic Health

Hormone Replacement Options and Pelvic Health

Monica Bell, DNP at Optimal Hormone Health is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s Pelvic Health Podcast. She graduated from Westminster College with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and went on to the University of Utah to earn her doctorate of nurse practitioner. Monica specializes in bio-identical hormone therapy and sexual medicine. In today’s podcast we discuss hormone options for both males and females, hormone assessment and evaluation, different tests performed to identify hormone imbalance, different hormone replacement options, why people need this, what common conditions/diagnosis and symptoms seen in patients that would benefit from hormone replacement.

Sep 19, 202243:08
CrossFit and Pelvic Floor Considerations

CrossFit and Pelvic Floor Considerations

Madison Banbury is our guest on this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Podcast. Maddy graduated from Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science. She went on to earn her doctorate of physical therapy from Northern Arizona University at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus in 2021. Maddy is pelvic floor certified through Herman and Wallace and holds a CrossFit level 2 certification. Today we discuss Crossfit in the pelvic health arena for both pregnancy and the post-partum population. We provide information on safety considerations, alterations, diastasis recti, prolapse and incontinence within this active population.

Aug 09, 202235:09
Pregnancy and Running

Pregnancy and Running

My guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast is Amanda Olson, doctor of physical therapy and certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner. She received her bachelor's degree in 2005 from Pacific University followed by her doctor of physical therapy from Regis University in 2008 and is certified STOTT Pilates instructor and RPCA Certified Running Coach. During this podcast we break down running 101 for both the female athlete and the pregnant female athlete. We provide information on normal gait mechanics within the phases of running, how and why these change in the pregnant female runner, common injuries faced and what females can do to help prevent dysfunctional running during pregnancy to avoid injury.

Jul 11, 202236:25
Special Considerations for Labor and Delivery

Special Considerations for Labor and Delivery

Dr. Sean Edmunds is our guest for episode 8 of the Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Edmunds studied neuroscience at Brigham Young University, graduated from the University of Washington Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Utah. He is currently practicing at St. Mark's OBGYN Associates in Salt Lake City, Utah. During this episode we discuss special considerations with labor and delivery including epidurals and the timing of application, episiotomies and vaginal tearing, laboring positions-including water immersion and vaginal birth after cesarean(VBAC) indications and contraindications.

Jul 04, 202250:59
Physical, Medical and Rehabilitation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Physical, Medical and Rehabilitation for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction



Our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s Pelvic Health Podcast is Dr. Jared Aida. Dr. Aida attended Brigham Young University and received his Bachelor Of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science followed by his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. He was a resident physician at Loma Linda University Health and Sports Medicine and Interventional Spine Fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital. Today’s topic is on physical medicine and rehabilitation and how pelvic floor dysfunction and therapists can work with a strong multidisciplinary approach with our patients. We discuss what PM&R medicine is, their approach to pelvic floor dysfunction, common orthopedic conditions and symptoms that may have pelvic floor involvement, interventions for pelvic floor dysfunction and when physical therapists should refer out to this profession for help and further evaluation with our patient population.
Jun 15, 202238:16
Certified Professional Midwife and the Birth Journey

Certified Professional Midwife and the Birth Journey



In this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s pelvic health Podcast we discuss certified nurse midwives and how they assist with the pregnancy, labor, delivery and post-partum phases of a woman’s birth journey. Today’s guest today is Ashleigh Taylor, a certified professional midwife and licensed direct entry midwife. She attended the midwife college of Utah and graduated in 2021. She purchased Birth Journey in Salt Lake City, Utah February of 2022 and is the owner, operator and midwife. This episode helps to bridge two prior podcasts on topics of doctor of nurse practitioner midwives and doula’s within the spectrum of care providers for a woman in child bearing years. This episode discusses certified nurse practitioners, out of hospital births, outcomes and research associated with these interventions.
May 03, 202233:44
Pediatric Urology Conditions and the Treatment Paradigm

Pediatric Urology Conditions and the Treatment Paradigm



In todays episode we discuss different pediatric urologic conditions and the multidisciplinary approach used in treatment. DeeAnn is a family practice nurse practitioner. She completed her undergraduate coursework at the University of Utah and attended the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana and received her Master’s of Science in nursing in 2017. She has worked in the division of Pediatric Urology since 2017 and is currently works at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. In today’s podcast we discuss different pediatric urology conditions, signs and symptoms, norms, and the multidisciplinary approach between urology departments and pelvic floor physical therapy. We discuss the treatment paradigm including evaluation, medication, physical therapy, and behavioral adjustments.
Apr 11, 202233:43
Acupuncture and Woman’s Health

Acupuncture and Woman’s Health



Megan Sewell is our guest for this episode of the Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Megan Elaine Sewell, LAc., EAMP is a master acupuncturist, herbalist, and lifestyle consultant specializing in holistic endocrinology for the treatment of women’s hormonal and reproductive health, mood disorders, as well as acute and chronic pain. She graduated from Bastyr University (Seattle) in 2010 with a Masters in Science of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She currently maintains diplomat status through the Acupuncture Licensing Board, NCCAOM.
She is the clinician and owner of Wild Sage Acupuncture in Cottonwood Heights Utah. During today’s podcast we discuss the approach to acupuncture, meridian lines and how these applications can assist in different woman’s health diagnosis including painful periods, infertility, menopause and pelvic pain.
Mar 08, 202241:28
Let’s Talk Fiber… It’s Complicated.

Let’s Talk Fiber… It’s Complicated.



Jen Schmidt is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Jen earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and worked for several years as a mental health counselor before going back to school to get her master’s degree in Nutrition.
She works with clients using a weight-inclusive framework and Intuitive Eating approach to identify small steps that move clients towards food freedom and to feel comfortable and confident in their eating. Jen specializes in vegetarian and vegan nutrition, chronic dieting, binge-eating, and digestive disorders. In today’s podcast we discuss different nutritional aspects and how they are interwind within the pelvic floor realm. We dive deep in to the different types of fibers as they can be so complex; what are they, food high in fiber and which conditions would benefit from which type of fiber intake increase or decrease.
Feb 01, 202233:55
Prostate Cancer Treatments and how Physical Therapy can Help

Prostate Cancer Treatments and how Physical Therapy can Help



Welcome to episode 40 of The Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast! This month, we’re sitting down with Dr. Peter Fisher to discuss prostate cancer treatments and how Physical Therapy can help.
Dr. Fisher attended the University of Utah school of Medicine followed by his residancy at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Michigan. He currently serves as Chief of Surgery and Director of Men’s Health services at St. Mark’s Hospital. He is currently working at Granger Urology in Sandy, Utah. During this podcast we discuss symptoms of prostate cancer, the paradigm of treatment options, prostatectomy procedure and physical therapy interventions before and after to prevent any urinary incontinence or scarring dysfunctions.  
Listen to this episode below or wherever you get your podcasts!
Jan 06, 202241:34
Colorectal Conditions & Procedures

Colorectal Conditions & Procedures


Dr. Abby Crume is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. She attended medical School at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas, Fort Worth, TX followed by her Residency at the Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine and her Fellowship at St. Mark’s Hospital Colon and Rectal Surgery. She has board certifications in both surgery and colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Crume serves on the Faculty for St. Marks Hospital Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship. During this podcast we discuss the multidisciplinary approach for treatment of fecal incontinence, rectal prolapse and colo-rectal cancers in regards to diagnosis and the treatment paradigm including medication, nerve stimulators, surgeries and pelvic floor physical therapy.
Dec 06, 202125:01
Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Nov 01, 202126:01
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help You
Oct 04, 202159:21
Labor and Delivery Doulas
Sep 07, 202147:07
Dilator Training for Pelvic Pain and Tightness

Dilator Training for Pelvic Pain and Tightness

Welcome to episode 35 of The Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast! This month, we are talking to Mountain Land Physical Therapist Sarah Salazar about pelvic dilator training from both a clinical and home exercise protocol.<br />
Sarah attended the University of Utah and received her bachelor's of exercise sports science in 2014 followed by her doctorate of physical therapy in 2019 at University of the Incarnate Word. She is currently working in Salt Lake City, Utah at Mountain Land Physical Therapy and specializes in pelvic health.
Aug 02, 202140:45
Sexual Trauma and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Sexual Trauma and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

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The newest episode of The Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast is now available! This month, we speak with Rebecca Post, a licensed clinical social worker at Wholehearted Healing in Utah about sexual trauma and its relation to pelvic floor physical therapy. <br />
Rebecca attended the University of Utah and received her Master’s in Social Worker with a specialization in Mental Health. She completed her training at the University of Utah Women’s Resource Center. Currently, she runs Wholehearted Healing, a therapy practice focused on working with individuals who understand their patterns and still wonder why they are not able to make changes on their own. <br />
In this podcast, we discuss the different types of therapy and therapist options, the multidisciplinary approach needed to treat these individuals, signs and symptoms to identify if a patient may have suffered from trauma, if they may be dissociating and when practitioners should be referring patients to a different provider. We also educate on being an advocate for yourself, allowing the patient to have control during their different therapy sessions and how to assist overall in the healing process.<br />
Listen to this episode below or wherever you get your podcasts!<br />
Jul 05, 202139:56
It’s Time You Knew: The Power of Your Choices to Prevent Women’s Cancer

It’s Time You Knew: The Power of Your Choices to Prevent Women’s Cancer

On this month’s episode of The Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast, we speak with Dr. Velena Wright about her newest book titled “It’s Time You Knew: The Power of Your Choices to Prevent Women's Cancer”. We discuss the importance of listening to our bodies, advocating for our health, seeking the best provider, understanding early warning signs for female cancers and what we can do throughout our lives to help prevent cancers. <br />
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Dr. Wright attended Dalhousie University Faculty of medicine followed by her internship at McGill University-St. Mary's Hospital and her residency and fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She received board certifications in gynecologic oncology, obstetrics and gynecology and is an associate professor at Boston University School of Medicine.
Jun 07, 202145:47
Birth Control: How to Choose

Birth Control: How to Choose

Episode 32 of the Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast is now available! In this episode, we speak with Dr. Heather Jackson from Foothill Family Clinic about Birth Control. We discuss options to help listeners understand their own goals as well as precautions due to medical history and provide information on how to choose based on different symptoms like painful and heavy flows, acne, bone growth, and contraception. <br />
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Dr. Jackson attended the University of Utah School of Medicine and graduated in 2005 followed by her residency at Lancaster General Hospital 2005-2008. Dr. Jackson is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Utah Medical Association, and the American Board of Family Practice.
May 03, 202146:26
Shockwave Therapy for Pelvic Conditions

Shockwave Therapy for Pelvic Conditions

Episode 31 of the Pelvic Health Podcast is now available! In this month's episode, we sit down with Dr. Leslie Cooper to discuss low-intensity shockwave therapy for the treatments of incontinence, pelvic pain and erectile dysfunction. Topics include protocols, procedures, benefits, current research, and the multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of these conditions.<br />
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Dr. Cooper received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Georgia State University, obtained her Masters degree in physiology at North Carolina State University and completed her medical degree at Duke University. She is a member of BodyLogicMD and the American Academy for Anti-Agining and Regenerative Medicine.
Apr 05, 202127:27
Midwife vs. OB-GYN: Who’s Best for You?

Midwife vs. OB-GYN: Who’s Best for You?

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Kira Waters, DNP, CNM is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Kira graduated from the University of Utah with a doctorate degree as a Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health and Certified Nurse-Midwifery. Kira takes a special interest in delivery with natural methods. During this podcast, we discuss the similarities and differences in both gynecologic and obstetrics, pregnancy, labor and delivery, and post-partum care, amongst OBGYN, CNM, and home midwifery.<br />
You can listen to this month’s episode below or wherever you get your podcasts!<br />
Mar 01, 202130:23
Spinal Cord Injuries: Bowel & Bladder Training

Spinal Cord Injuries: Bowel & Bladder Training

On the newest episode of the Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Cart, DPT, who had a spontaneous epidural hematoma at the level T4 in 2007, causing complete paralysis below T4. He attended the University of North Florida in Jacksonville for his undergraduate degree earned in 2011 followed by the University of Florida for his doctor of physical therapy program in 2014. Through his personal and professional experience, Matthew works with patients in bowel and bladder retraining following spinal cord injuries from inpatient to full independence with a multidisciplinary approach.
Feb 01, 202142:17
What to Know About Caesarean Sections

What to Know About Caesarean Sections

Pete Barnard is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Peter Barnard is a certified nurse-midwife. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Fort Hays State University School of Nursing in 1985. He later received his Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Utah. Pete has been a certified nurse-midwife since 1990. He is trained in surgical first assist and specializes in gynecologic and oncologic surgery using the Da Vinci robotic system. During this podcast, we discuss c-section procedures, emergency vs scheduled, post-partum implications, and how pelvic floor physical therapy can assist in the healing process for scar tissue pain and adhesion and rectus diastasis.
Jan 04, 202137:18
Interstitial Cystitis: What is it and How do we Treat it?

Interstitial Cystitis: What is it and How do we Treat it?

Dr. Stout is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Lisa Stout is a board certified urologist and the first female urologist in the state of Utah. She went to medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington DC, had her internship and residency at Kaiser Hospital Foundation in Los Angeles, CA. She has a general urology practice where she treats both men and woman but has focused recently on female bladder, incontinence and prolapse issues. During this podcast we discuss interstitial cystitis from both a urology and pelvic floor physical therapy standpoint. We talk about common complaints, symptoms, treatment approaches including medications, instillations, tibial nerve stimulation, interstim placements and pelvic floor retraining.
Dec 07, 202031:48
Pelvic Floor Education in Physical Therapy Programs

Pelvic Floor Education in Physical Therapy Programs

Dr. Tammy Rhoeling and Pamela Kay are our guests for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast! In this episode, we discuss pelvic health curriculum in physical therapy school, how this has changed over time, current labs included in this coursework, and clinical internships in pelvic health for physical therapy students. <br />
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Dr. Roehling received her bachelor of science in exercise science from the University of Arizona, her master of physical therapy from Emory University, her doctor of physical therapy from ATSU, and her doctor of philosophy in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She is an assistant professor of physical therapy and director of the post-professional doctor of physical therapy program at ATSU. Pamela Kays holds a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology with an emphasis on movement science, a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, and a Doctor of Education degree with an emphasis in education for health professions. She is an assistant professor at A. T. Still University in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Both guests are reviewers for the Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy and primary patient care is in pelvic health.
Nov 02, 202033:24
Sacral Stimulation and Neuromodulation for Pelvic Pain

Sacral Stimulation and Neuromodulation for Pelvic Pain

Dr. Vikas Garg is our guest for this episode of the Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Garg is a double-boarded physician, who completed his fellowship in pain management from the University of Washington. He is residency trained in Anesthesiology from the University of Ohio, Toledo and Family Practice from Erie, PA. He is very active in research with a published article on low back pain. <br />
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Dr. Garg is a member of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, International Spine Interventional Society. During this podcast, we discuss sacral neuromodulation/stimulation for the treatment of pelvic pain. We dive deeper into information on the procedure, outcomes, patient presentation, and the role of pelvic floor physical therapy.
Oct 05, 202033:17
Pelvic Injuries Multidisciplinary Approach

Pelvic Injuries Multidisciplinary Approach

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Episode 24 of the Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast is now available! Dr. Richard Hurst is our guest for this episode. Dr. Hurst attended Drexel University College of Medicine Philadelphia from 2005-2009 and completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic Rochester in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from 2010 to 2013. He is board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation and is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. <br />
During this podcast, we discuss the relationship between orthopedic and pelvic health in regards to conditions including pubalgia athletica, groin injuries, femoral acetabular impingement, and pelvic girdle fractures.<br />
You can listen to this month’s episode below or wherever you get your podcasts.<br />
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Sep 07, 202049:57
Vaginal Rejuvenation and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Vaginal Rejuvenation and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

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Welcome back to the Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast! This month, we speak with Rachiele Olson, RN about vaginal rejuvenation interventions including laser therapy and the “O” shot or PRP and their indications, procedures, treatment outcomes, and role with pelvic floor physical therapy. Rachiele attended Utah Valley University where she received her associates in registered nursing in 2008 followed by Weber State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in registered nursing in 2009. She is currently working at Aesthetica Spa in Utah performing vaginal rejuvenation interventions and office surgical assisting.<br />
Aug 03, 202031:03
Women’s Health Through Menopause

Women’s Health Through Menopause


Dr. Jennifer Norris is our guest for this episode of The Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Norris is board certified in internal medicine, received her medical degree from the University of Illinois, and completed her residency at LSU and Baylor University. She provides internal medicine services to patients in the Salt Lake region at Granger Medical. During this episode, we discuss diagnosis and symptoms of menopause including vaginal dryness, pelvic pain, urinary tract infections, urinary urgency, and incontinence. We also provide information on different treatment options including pharmaceuticals, pelvic floor physical therapy and how these two options work together.
Jul 06, 202045:31
Telehealth Visits: Gynecology, Obstetric and Physical Therapy

Telehealth Visits: Gynecology, Obstetric and Physical Therapy

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Dr. Spencer Barney is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Barney received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 1999 and graduated from the medical school at the University of Utah in 2005. He continued his residency program at the University of New Mexico OB/GYN. Dr. Barney provides gynecological services for women during all stages of life and specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery. During this podcast, we discuss topics including telehealth visits for gynecologic, obstetrics, and physical therapy. We go in-depth on what each visit type includes, types of visits that are good for telehealth, and how to work with different supplies provided for visits including a heartbeat Doppler and blood pressure cuff.<br />
Jun 01, 202044:22
Pregnancy and Post Partum Mental and Pelvic Health

Pregnancy and Post Partum Mental and Pelvic Health


Dr. Allyce Jones is my guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s Pelvic Health Podcast. Allyce completed a Bachelor and Master of Science in nursing from Weber State University and a doctor of nurse practice degree in psychiatric/mental health at the University of Utah. She is a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who provides specialty psychiatric care to women who are planning to conceive, pregnant, and postpartum with experience treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder, infertility and infant loss. During this podcast we discuss both mental and physical heath during pregnancy and postpartum including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD and its relation with incontinence, low back and pelvic pain.
May 04, 202044:18
Pelvic Pain Across Ages – Painful Intercourse and Vaginal Changes

Pelvic Pain Across Ages – Painful Intercourse and Vaginal Changes

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Dr. Stephanie Henderson is the guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Henderson is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She went to medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and completed her residency at Banner-University Medical Center in Phoenix Az. She completed a 2 year fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and specializes in gynecologic surgery. During this podcast, we discuss different pelvic pain diagnosis and treatments for conditions including dyspareunia, vaginismus, pudendal neuralgia, lichen sclerosis, and dysmenorrhea. <br />
Apr 07, 202046:06
Pediatric Bed Wetting & Constipation Treatments

Pediatric Bed Wetting & Constipation Treatments

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Dr. Carly Sorenson is the guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy’s Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Sorenson earned her medical degree from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her Pediatric training at Oklahoma State University Medical Center where she served as Chief Resident. She is board certified in Pediatrics and has been practicing in Utah since 2016. During this podcast, we discuss normal bowel and bladder habits, abnormal signs and symptoms for urinary incontinence/bed wetting and constipation, etiology for dysfunction, prevalence and statistics and emphasis on different medical and physical therapy treatment options. <br />
Mar 02, 202057:17
Clinical Sexology and Pelvic Health
Feb 03, 202036:20
Pelvic Congestive Therapy Options

Pelvic Congestive Therapy Options

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Dr. Aaron Frosham is the guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Frodsham received his bachelors degree from Brigham Young University, attended medical school a the University of Vermont College of Medicine followed by his residency in radiology at Yale University, Hospital of St. Raphael and concluded with his internship in vascular and interventional radiology at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. During this podcast, we discuss what interventional radiology is, common diagnosis treated including uterine fibroids and pelvic congestion syndrome, as well as the multidisciplinary approach with pelvic therapists. <br />
Jan 06, 202031:01
Home Pelvic Therapy Devices & the Research to Back it Up

Home Pelvic Therapy Devices & the Research to Back it Up

Amanda Olson is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Podcast. Amanda received her bachelor's degree from Pacific University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University. She is certified as an advanced pelvic floor practitioner by the American Physical Therapy Association and the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute, certified STOTT Pilates instructor and RPCA Certified Running Coach. Amanda is the president and Chief Clinical Officer for Intimate Rose. During this podcast, we discuss specific pelvic health home use instruments including vaginal weights, dilators and pelvic wands in addition to the research that provides evidence for use of these different devices. You can also visit intimaterose.com for more details and information.

Dec 02, 201945:37
Yoga and Pelvic Health

Yoga and Pelvic Health

Denise Druce is the guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. She has a Bachelors of Science in Health Education and a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Utah. Denise is a yoga teacher trainer with over 10,000 hours of yoga training and was a featured presenter at the Tedx SaltLakeCity discussing her work teaching yoga in the Utah State Prison. During this podcast, we discuss different types of yoga, mindfulness and the research regarding pain, strength and prenatal conditions. For more information please visit denisedruce.com.

Nov 05, 201936:32
Home Exercise Program for Pelvic Health

Home Exercise Program for Pelvic Health

During this podcast, Hailey Hudson, DPT and Madison Splan, DPT, WCS discuss different home therapy options for a variety of pelvic health conditions including  urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, diastasis recti, constipation, fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, and C-section scar pain. The goal of this podcast is to provide listeners with different ideas including stretches, exercises and self-mobilization techniques to perform at home for symptom management. 

Oct 07, 201957:02
Postpartum Pelvic Health

Postpartum Pelvic Health

Dr. Faircloth is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Erica Faircloth received her degree in Biology from the University of Utah and attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her OBGYN residency was at the PIROG in Arizona. Currently, Dr. Faircloth is a treating OBGYN at Old Farm Obstetrics and Gynecology in Salt Lake City, Utah. During this podcast, we discuss many topics for women to understand relating to postpartum. Specifically, episiotomies, c-section healing, red flag symptoms to call MD, diastasis recti, urinary incontinence and exercise precautions and initiation indications.

Sep 03, 201901:15:54
Car Accident During Pregnancy: What You Need To Know

Car Accident During Pregnancy: What You Need To Know

Aaron Wilde of Wilde Law is our guest for this episode of the Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Aaron is a personal injury lawyer in the Salt Lake area. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah and graduated from the University of Utah's law school. He is a member of Utah Association for Justice in both the Legislative Committee and the Education Committee, as well as the Utah State Bar. During this podcast, we discuss the implications of motor vehicle accidents when you are pregnant. Specifically personal injury law, symptoms that occur indicating the necessity to go to the hospital or call a doctor and best practices to prevent injuries in a motor vehicle accident when pregnant

Aug 05, 201947:28
Transgender Pelvic Health Considerations

Transgender Pelvic Health Considerations

Dr. Rixt Luikenaar is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Luikinaar is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, received her medical degree from the University of Groningen Medical Sciences and completed her residency training at West Virginia University Hospital. She has a special interest in Transgender hormone therapy and GLBTQ healthcare, and is a professional member of the GLMA, WPATH and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. During this podcast, we discuss considerations when treating transgender pelvic health. Specifically pelvic exams, hormone treatments, top and bottom surgery for trans-men and trans-women with emphasis on physical therapy options for this population.

Jul 01, 201958:39
Constipation and Fecal Incontinence

Constipation and Fecal Incontinence

Janet Myshrall, PT, DPT is our guest for this episode of the Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Janet is a graduate from the University of Utah and has practiced Physical Therapy since 1996. She returned for her doctorate in Physical Therapy with an emphasis on core strengthening and pelvic health. In 2007, she began her own business, LiveWell Physical Therapy, and has worked closely with gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons since that time. She currently practices at the Mountain Land Physical Therapy Clinic on Foothill Drive in Salt Lake City, Utah. During this podcast we discuss special considerations with constipation and fecal incontinence, including specific tests and measures, red flag symptoms, self-help tips and physical therapy interventions.

Jun 03, 201956:42
Exercise and Pregnancy

Exercise and Pregnancy

Dr. Susan Horvath is our guest for episode 7 of the Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Horvath is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and practices at St. Mark's OBGYN Associates. Dr. Horvath played collegiate softball at Brown University where she was captain, named First Team All-Ivy League, MVP and won the Golden Glove Award. With her fitness background, Dr. Horvath offers a unique perspective to speak on our topic of pregnancy and exercise. We touch on topics including obesity and pregnancy, initiating an exercise programs, as well as red flag signs and symptoms for stopping exercise and calling your doctor.

Apr 01, 201954:21