Ep. 389 Pelvic PT: An Introduction for Interventionalists with Ingrid Harm-Ernandes

In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti discusses the relationship between pelvic venous disease and physical therapy with Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, a pelvic floor physical therapist, mentor for Duke University’s Women’s Health Physical Therapy Residency Program, and author of The Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to Solve Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms.

Ingrid gives a detailed walkthrough of a physical therapy session, highlighting the importance of holistic and interdisciplinary treatment approaches, as well as patient communication. She shares perspectives on the need for earlier interventions of physical therapy, misconceptions around the pelvic therapy issues, and the significant role of interventional radiologists as part of the treatment team. She also discusses her book which aims to demystify pelvic floor issues and empower both patients and practitioners in treating them.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 - Introduction

02:25 - Discussion on Pelvic Venous Disease and Physical Therapy

02:36 - Exploring the Role of Physical Therapy in Treating Pelvic Pain

04:41 - Understanding the Challenges in Treating Pelvic Pain

06:51 - Identifying Symptoms of Pelvic Venous Disease

10:06 - The Role of Pelvic PT in Treating Pelvic Venous Disease

15:49 - Finding a Qualified Pelvic PT

22:13 - Improving Synergy between Interventional Radiologists and Pelvic PT

28:39 - Understanding the Musculoskeletal Mystery in Pelvic Floor Symptoms

33:48 - Final Thoughts and Advice for Treating Patients with Pelvic Venous Disease

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RESOURCES

The Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to Solve Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms:

https://www.pelvicpain.org/resources/marketplace/books/the-musculoskeletal-mystery