Episode 5: What is the Pelvic Floor and Why Should We Care? Interview with Dr. Trudy Pacifico, DPT, PRPC, PCES, CPT

In this episode, Laura Cipullo, RD, CDCES, CEDS-S, RYT and Dr. Shannon Herbert, PhD, RD, CDN, RYT, chat with Dr. Trudy Pacifico, DPT, PRPC, PCES, CPT. We discuss what is the pelvic floor, what is pelvic floor dysfunction, and what are the signs and symptoms of pelvic dysfunction. We learn how the pelvic floor is connected to the diaphragm and our breathing patterns. We dispel common pelvic floor myths, such as do men have pelvic floors?! Pelvic floor is of particular importance for the clients we work with as pelvic floor dysfunction often shows up in our clients with disordered eating, trauma history, stress, anxiety, and GI concerns. Stay tuned for additional conversations with Dr. Pacifico coming up on the podcast - including How to Poop and How the Pelvic Floor Changes Throughout the Lifecycle.Learn more about Dr. Pacifico here.If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider following and giving us a rating. We are so grateful for your support.