In this episode, we hear from Erica Aborlleile - a pelvic floor OT who shares her OT journey and how she found her way into the field and WHY she decided to further pursue specializing in pelvic floor therapy.
Timestamps:
(4:45) What was your experience like in occupational therapy school?
(8:00) Your clinical fieldwork 2 experience in (1) outpatient hand therapy & (2) hospital
(11:09) What ADVICE would you give a fieldwork 2 student that is currently struggling or having a difficult time in their clinical rotations?
(14:09) Starting out as a new grad occupational therapist | mindset going into your first job*
(17:34) WHY Pelvic Floor OT? How can I pivot and transition into pelvic floor OT?
(19:46) Pelvic Floor OT - what is it like? What do you see on a typical day?
(24:23) Memorable moments or stories in your role as a pelvic floor occupational therapist
(25:50) Any thoughts or advice for new grad OTs considering pelvic floor?
(28:18) What are your long-term goals as an occupational therapist?
(29:36) Your social media presence: (@thepelvicfloor_ot) — what type of content or resources might we expect?
(30:58) Final piece of advice for someone interested in pelvic floor OT?
(32:25) BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND :)
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