IC is Not a Bladder Condition

We're going to completely change the way you think of interstitial cystitis.  IC is a pelvic pain condition with bladder symptoms, NOT a bladder condition.  This mindset shift completely changes how we approach our patients.  How do we know IC is not a bladder condition?The definition of IC is pain or pressure perceived to be related to the bladder, along with urinary urgency/frequency, in the absence of any other explanation.  It's a diagnosis of exclusion.More than 90% of people diagnosed with IC have no discernable issues with their bladder lining.Many of the common symptoms of IC - low back pain, painful intercourse, hip pain, suprapubic pain, etc. - have nothing to do with the bladder.Pelvic floor physical therapy is the most proven treatment for IC (given an evidence grade of 'A'), while most bladder-focused treatments are relatively ineffective.In this 'sode we go through the evidence and get practical with how you can talk about this with your patients.  We can't continue to perpetuate the myth IC is a bladder condition.  It leads to invasive procedures, ineffective bladder-focused treatments and years of unnecessary suffering for our patients.We hope this makes you more confident with these complex patients in both treating their pelvic floor issues but also managing their case so they can get help!IC Course - Cohort #2If you're looking to provide better, more comprehensive care for your patients with IC - the IC: Holistic Evaluation & Treatment course is opening in just a few weeks!  This second cohort will get you access to all of the information, technique demonstrations (on both a model and real patient) and more.  You'll also get $50 off and access to a LIVE Q&A to answer any questions and implement!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 500+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email ([email protected]).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!