NorthStar Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is more than just 3 sets of 10 reps! This podcast provides you with collaborative information and interviews from experts in the field within physical therapy and other allied health professionals in order for you to achieve and champion your optimal health and self-management. Particular conditions like lymphedema, lipedema and various pelvic health dysfunctions for all pelvises that are not easily understood in the medical community and require an inter-disciplinary team approach to achieve your goals. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal pelvic and lymphatic health!
NorthStar Physical Therapy
#70: PT Awareness Month - Why are Pelvic Health & Lymphatic Health PTs sought after?
Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast!
I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!
In this episode, I dive into one of the most important — and fastest-growing — trends in physical therapy: the powerful connection between pelvic health and lymphatic health.
I explain why clinicians who understand both systems are becoming increasingly sought after, how this dual expertise allows for more comprehensive care, and why more patients are seeking out specialists who can see the body as an integrated whole rather than in separate parts.
From understanding how the pelvic floor acts as a lymphatic pump to the importance of ongoing professional education and multi-system assessment, this episode is a must-listen for both patients and providers who want to understand the “why” behind this emerging, whole-body approach to care.
Let’s get into:
- Introduction to today’s topic
- A new trend in physical therapy
- Understanding lymphedema and lipedema
- The need for comprehensive, whole-body care
- Pelvic floor as a lymphatic pump
- How pelvic and lymphatic therapy overlap
- Training and scope of care
- The role of education and advocacy
- Specialized care for complex conditions
- How NorthStar PT bridges the gap
- A message to clinicians and clients
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