In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Cailin Mitchell PT, DPT onto the podcast. She is a physical therapist and owner of Onward Physical Therapy in Las Vegas, NV. We discussed a number of important topics including what fitness-forward physical therapy is and how it differs from a traditional model, specific treatment methods she uses to get people out of pain, and how she incorporates ongoing physical exercise, nutrition, and recovery strategies with her clients to keep them out of pain.
We also discussed the important topic of pelvic floor dysfunction, signs and symptoms of dysfunction (not only for women, but men as well), and some helpful exercises and stretches that can be used to improve function of the pelvic floor muscles. We closed with a short discussion on why someone might want to see a fitness-forward physical therapist even when they are not in pain.
This episode is also extremely valuable for aspiring physical therapists, as it offers a unique approach to managing and resolving pain and dysfunction for the long-term.
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