134: A Candid Conversation on Pelvic Health and Pessaries with Carrie Pagliano

Today I talk candidly with Dr. Carrie Pagliano about all things pelvic health and women's health and fitness. The field of pelvic health and pregnancy and postpartum fitness is evolving. Now is a better time than ever for PTs and Coaches to collaborate and help connect the dots for their clients. More women are in the gym lifting, more are becoming more vocal about core + pelvic health symptoms, and more need our support. We also chat about pelvic organ prolapse and pessaries and when and why to incorporate them into your tool belt for treatment. Pessaries are an excellent option for support for women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse symptoms. Listen for more! More about Carrie: Dr. Carrie J. Pagliano has been a dynamic leader in the areas of women's/pelvic health for nearly 25 years. Dr. Pagliano received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 1999 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2007. Dr. Pagliano is a double Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and Women's Health. Join the waitlist for Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism and save. Enrollment opens Oct 2023: briannabattles.com/waitlist   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!