#33: How Can PT help Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)?

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!

Today’s episode will be about how Physical Therapy can help with Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). I will share with you what POP is, its types, the best providers who can help you with this, and how physical therapy plays a role in helping you heal from POP. 

So many people suffer from POP and they may think that it is normal or common with aging, but know that although it is common, it is never normal and it can be treated! Don’t live your life being limited by POP so listen to this episode so you can learn more about how to deal with it! 

Let’s discuss:

• Some exciting announcements!
• Introduction to today’s topic
• What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and the different types of prolapse 
• What I am able to do and not do as a pelvic floor physical therapist and how I do the assessments 
• How POP can sometimes be over diagnosed for normal movement and how do I assess this as a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
• When is POP really a POP
• When is it appropriate for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists to refer or co-manage patients with POP
• A visualization of how POP happens
• Devices that you can use to support your POP
• How can physical therapists work on the conservative aspect of POP
• When will you need a pessary or surgery
• Conclusion

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