The Pelvic Floor Project
This podcast is for anyone with a pelvic floor. Pssst….. everyone has a pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles responsible for controlling our bodily functions. I refer to myself as a physiotherapist for embarrassing issues. I routinely help clients address symptoms like incontinence, prolapse, diastasis, pelvic pain, intimacy issues and the list goes on. A theme that stands out to me is how little we learn about our private parts and the muscles surrounding. This podcast is for you if you are interested in learning more about your body. Focused on the female, I cover topics pertinent to puberty, athletics, pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, menopause, surgery and so much more.I promise to share evidence based information through discussion with other health care experts in their field with the goal to showcase a holistic and empowering approach to taking care of the only body you will ever have. I hope you enjoy!
The Pelvic Floor Project
28. Constipation is crappy with Tamarah Nerreter
In this episode, I sit down with fellow pelvic health physiotherapist Tamarah Nerreter, to discuss:
- How often should we poop
- Signs of constipation
- Why do we get constipated
- What does long term constipation mean for our body
- Physiotherapy approaches to treating constipation
- What can we be doing to start our kids with good bowel habits
Tamarah Nerreter, a physiotherapist since 2007 has a multitude of certifications in the areas of women’s health, perinatal care, diastasis, pediatric incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain and the list goes on. She believes in a holistic, whole body approach, empowering the individual through education, treatment and exercise. She practices at her own clinic, Bodynamics Physiotherapy in Vancouver/Delta BC Canada.
Website: https://www.bodynamicspt.com
Dimitriou et al 2015 - Defecating disorders: a common cause of constipation in women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26238417
Forootan et al 2018 - Chronic constipation: Systematic review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26238417
Videlock et al 2013 - Diagnostic testing for dyssynergic defecation in chronic constipation: meta-analysis Link between constipation and pelvic floor dysfunction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23421551/
Book:
It's No Accident: Breakthrough Solutions To Your Child's Wetting, Constipation, UTIs, and Other Potty Problems by Steve Hodges (pediatric urologist)
https://www.amazon.ca/Its-Accident-Breakthrough-Solutions-Constipation/dp/076277360X
Thanks for joining me! Here is where you can find more:
my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.com
I offer online 1:1 appointments to help you address the physical symptoms holding you back from living your best life.
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