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Scoliosis and Pelvic Health Episode Summary
In this episode of the Fempower Health Podcast, Georgie Kovacs speaks with Katalin Kapoor, a physical therapist specializing in scoliosis, kyphosis, and pelvic floor health. With over 25 years of experience, Katalin brings unique insights into how conditions like scoliosis can have a profound effect on women’s pelvic health, often in unexpected ways. From managing pelvic floor dysfunction to understanding the importance of postural alignment, Katalin’s expertise provides much-needed clarity on issues many women face but rarely get answers to. Whether you’re dealing with pelvic pain, incontinence, or postural issues, this episode is packed with actionable advice for patients and clinicians alike.
Key Discussion Points:
- How does scoliosis impact pelvic health?
- What are the common symptoms of scoliosis and pelvic floor dysfunction?
- Why is breathing so crucial for pelvic floor health?
- How does a pelvic floor physical therapist differ from a general physical therapist?
- What should women know about postural dysfunctions like scoliosis and kyphosis?
- Why is pelvic floor health important for women with scoliosis?
- How can scoliosis and hypermobility contribute to pelvic floor issues?
- What are the long-term impacts of untreated scoliosis on women’s health?
- What should women advocate for in their pelvic health and postural care?
- How can scoliosis treatment help manage incontinence and pelvic pain?
- Why is it important to work with a specialized pelvic floor physical therapist?
"It’s kind of like because we don’t see it and it’s an intimate part of us, I think we tend to ignore it… No, it’s muscles, and you have to treat it the same way as you treat any other muscle." - Katalin Kapoor
Related to this Scoliosis and Pelvic Health episode:
- Review Fempower Health’s resources on Pelvic Health.
- Follow Katalin Kapoor on LinkedIn.
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Fempower Health Guest Bio
Katalin Kapoor is a highly skilled Physical Therapist at Armonk PT, specializing in scoliosis and complex pelvic floor dysfunction. Originally from Hungary, Katalin has over 20 years of orthopedic experience, with 16 years in the U.S. Her expertise spans the Schroth method for scoliosis, pelvic health therapy, and advanced manual techniques, including myofascial and visceral mobilization. Inspired by her experiences as a mother, Katalin is passionate about holistic care, integrating posture, breathing, and pelvic health to treat her patients comprehensively. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family, hiking, and playing pickleball.
Disclaimer
**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.**