Guest Introduction * Rachel Weilandich, a seasoned physical therapist with over 6 years in the field. * Inspired by her own medical journey with scoliosis and multiple back surgeries. * Combines her love for dance and understanding of the human body into her PT practice. * Education: Undergraduate and Graduate degrees from St. Louis University. Journey and Motivation * Started in the corporate physical therapy world, felt constrained by insurance limitations. * Noticed increasing frustration due to the need to see more patients to make ends meet, leading to compromised care. * Founded Resilient Training and Rehab to provide one-on-one care without the constraints of insurance reimbursement. Challenges in Traditional Healthcare * Insurance deductibles rising, reimbursements decreasing. * Increased patient load resulting in reduced quality of care. * Need for a shift to more personalized, one-on-one therapy sessions. Pelvic Floor Health * Introduction to the pelvic floor: a crucial muscle group that supports the abdominal cavity and controls bladder and bowel functions. * Common issues addressed: bladder problems, bowel issues, sexual dysfunction, and how pelvic floor health ties into other orthopedic conditions. Bladder Health * Importance of understanding and managing bladder health. * Explanation of prolapse and the different grades. * Training pelvic floor muscles can often negate the need for surgical interventions. * Typical treatment timeline: 6 to 8 weeks of therapy with significant improvements seen early on. Bad Habits Affecting Bladder Health * Just-in-case peeing: a common but detrimental habit that retrains the brain to send incorrect signals. * Proper hydration and water intake strategies to avoid urgency and frequency issues. * Importance of balanced intake of irritants like caffeine, acidic foods, and how to manage them. Pelvic Floor and Sexual Health * Painful intercourse can be tied to both vaginal and C-section deliveries due to muscle spasms and scar tissue. * Importance of engaging and strengthening the pelvic floor muscles postpartum. * Regular, appropriate physical activity and possibly pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy to prevent issues. Diastasis Recti * Explained as the separation of the abdominal wall often occurring post-pregnancy. * Importance of physical therapy and tools like abdominal binders to manage and improve the condition. Breathing and Pressure Management * Diaphragmatic breathing as a tool for stress and pelvic floor management. * Encouragement to practice good breathing patterns to manage abdominal pressure and reduce urinary leakage. Contact Information for Rachel Weilandich * Social Media: Resilient Training and Rehab (Facebook, Instagram) * Email: resilienttnr@gmail.com * Phone/Text: 636-486-9907 * Services available in-person in Wentzville, Missouri, and virtually within Missouri.