Perinatal Care in High Risk Pregnancy: Episode 96 with Dr Erin Locati
Hello and welcome to today's episode where I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr Erin Locati, where we talk about all things peripartum, especially in the context of high risk pregnanciesErin is an acute care physical therapist in Texas, specialising in pelvic care for high-risk pregnancy patients.In this conversation, we discussed the criteria and complications associated with high-risk pregnancies. We also explored exercise recommendations for high-risk pregnant patients, the challenges of managing stress in obstetrics, and the importance of person-centered care and documentation in peripartum care.Topics included:High-Risk Pregnancy Care PlanningHigh-Risk Pregnancy Myths DebunkedGuidelines for Safe Pregnancy ExerciseEvidence-Based Obstetrics Communication StrategiesMedical Deviation and Legal ImplicationsPostpartum Care and Social SupportPeripartum Care and Patient ConnectionAnd more!!You can find Erin on instagram as @erinlocati_pt (and I’m there too @michellelyons_muliebrity)💝💝💝Want to learn more about Perinatal Pelvic Rehab? And save €100? Today (Sunday) is the last day of the opening weekend of my Winter Sale - use the code thanks100 at checkout 🥳🥳🥳All the course info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.com or send me a DM on instagram Until next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity
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Coaching for Strength AND Communication: Episode 95 with Andrew McCauley
Hello and welcome to today's conversation with Andrew McCauley, a clinical specialist physiotherapist in lower limb/strength & conditioning, from Ireland and now based in the UKIn today's conversation, we talk about Andrew's journey as a physio, a coach and an educator, teaching therapists how to communicate effectively, especially around integrating strength and conditioning principles into rehab (and why I think he's a covert pelvic physio...)We talked about the importance of being a good communicator, especially when working with people in pain, building trust and creating a safe space, for discussing sensitive topics such as pelvic health.We also explored the principles of strength and conditioning, focusing on the importance of understanding concepts like stability and progressive overload. Andrew talked about how easy it can be for us to overlook the basics, but how we can effectively conduct strength training exercises without equipment, highlighting the need for effort and proper rest (we also discussed how we can intersect the worlds of pelvic health and strength training)We discussed exercise prescription strategies, how to adapt exercises based on patient characteristics and goals and how to get really good at asking better questions...as well as Therapist Anxiety Syndrome (you'll have to listen to find out more!)Andrew is all about empowering patients through clear goal setting and enhancing physio education and practice - I'm excited to be a student on Andrew's upcoming course, integrating coaching principles with strength and conditioning principles. His course in Ireland will be in beautiful Sligo but he teaches all over the UK as well - all the details on his instagram @procaresportsHere’s the link to the paper Andrew mentioned: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37414459/🥳🥳🥳Want to learn more about helping women at every age and stage? My online courses, from The Menstrual Detective to Perinatal Pelvic Health to The Menopausal Toolbox, Breast Cancer to Pelvic Oncology, Back Pain to Bowel Function are all available at CelebrateMuliebrity.com and you can follow my continuing adventure in women's health on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrityUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx
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Hip Health at Puberty, Postnatal & Perimenopause: Episode 94 with Benoy Mathew
What happens when we combine MSK and Pelvic physio perspectives? You end up with a great conversation about female hip health - covering puberty, postpartum and perimenopause! In today's episode, I'm joined by hip specialist, Benoy Mathew, to chat about female hip health at every age and stage! Benoy is a physiotherapist based in London, and we discussed the unique challenges and presentations of hip and groin issues in female patients, highlighting the significant gender disparities in diagnosis and treatmentWe explored strategies for managing running-related injuries in female athletes, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition, load management, and collaboration between different healthcare professionals. The discussion also covered postnatal running challenges, gluteal tendinopathy, and hip tendinopathy, highlighting the need for comprehensive care that considers both physical and pelvic health aspects.We also talked about:why we need to continue raising awareness about early identification of hip pathologies in womenwhy we need to incorporate pelvic health screening in hip and groin assessmentsthe promotion of education on the importance of cross-screening between MSK and pelvic health specialists asking the 5th question about menstrual cycle regularity when assessing female athletes for potential bone stress injuriesBenoy's five key questions for female runners with hip and groin paineducation about the importance of multidirectional sports before age 20 for bone health in femalesand much more!You can find and follow Benoy on social media @function2fitness and his courses are available at Clinical Edge and PhysioTutorsAnd if you'd like more info about optimising female health at every age and stage, whether you're interested in the young female athlete (check out The Menstrual Detective), supporting women in their perinatal year (visit Perinatal Pelvic Rehab) or if helping women live well before, during & after menopause is your passion, the Flourish! The Menopausal Toolbox might be a good fit for you! All of the course info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.com or find me on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrityUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity
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Pregnant NOT Weak!! Episode 93 with Dr Jess Gingerich
To celebrate the launch of the new Perinatal Pelvic Rehab course, I'm excited to share this exciting & empowering conversation with Dr Jessica Gingerich about working with women in pregnancy & postpartum from an evidence based perspectiveWe discussed the new guidelines, how you CAN lift more than 20 lbs, you CAN run, when do you really need to pull back...and more?We emphasised the need for healthcare providers to be updated on current research guidelines and the benefits of aerobic & resistance training (moving beyond yellow theraband!) during pregnancy, and the recent paper that she was a co-author on:Resistance training in pregnancy: systematic review and meta-analysis of pregnancy, delivery, fetal and pelvic floor outcomes and call to action (Prevett et al 2025)We also discussed the prevalence of pelvic health issues among young female athletes, highlighting the need for increased awareness and screening, and emphasized the importance of educating athletes about their bodies and the implications of energy deficiency in sports, particularly for menstrual health. We talked about the importance of appropriate pelvic floor muscle training, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that includes both strength and flexibility. We also explored the societal conditioning around discussing and training the pelvic floor, noting how cultural norms and sexual education influence perceptions, as well as the importance of applying common sense and individualized approaches when training pregnant individuals, advocating for appropriate dosing and modifications based on the person's condition rather than following a rigid program. We highlighted the need for coaches to be attuned to clients' symptoms and to adjust training intensity and progression accordingly, especially during pregnancy when hormonal and physical changes can impact performance and recovery. Make sure you're following Jess @jessicagingerichdpt on instagram too!Are you fired up about working with perinatal clients yet?! Join me in the new Perinatal Pelvic Rehab course, available now, for evidence based strategies to help women live well before, during & after pre-conception to pregnancy to postpartum...and beyond! All of the details are on CelebrateMuliebrity.com and you can find out more about all of my adventures in women's health on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrityThanks for being here & see you next time! Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity
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Menopause, Musculoskeletal & MHT: Episode 92 with Dr Rachael McMillan
The Podcast Has Returned! After a brief hiatus, we're back with a great conversation on musculoskeletal health at menopause - does MHT make a difference to tendon health?In this episode, we discussed:Rachael's paper & research on tendons and menopause, comparing exercise, education and MHT for GTPS aka gluteal tendinopathythe role of oestrogen & inflammation in musculoskeletal carehow current research has a focus on oestrogen, but how the roles of testosterone & progesterone are being increasingly investigatedRachael is doing great work as both a clinician and researcher and is really highlighting how menopausal tendons are different, the roles of hormones but also of inflammation and the impact of overweight/obesity. She makes complex science understandable and applicable and I can't wait to see where her research takes us in the future! You can follow her progress in this area on ResearchGate.Want to learn more about the intersection of hormonal health and musculoskeletal health at menopause? My brand new Menopause course is available NOW! (and when you sign up you'll get the Hysterectomy Rehab to Rehab course FOR FREE!) All of the details to sign up are at CelebrateMuliebrity.comLots of great episodes coming up over the next few weeks, on hip health, REDs, exercise in pregnancy and more - make sure you're subscribed (a rating & review is always appreciated!) and follow me on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity for all the latest on my adventures in women's healthUntil next time,Onwards & Upwards, Mx#celebratemuliebrity
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