We didn’t think this was a controversial statement, but it seems some explanation is in order.
Yes, we can help anyone who is pregnant. Even if they don’t have ‘symptoms.’ Or a complaint. Or something wrong.
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There are changes in the body happening daily. We are the biomechanical experts. And we actually have the time to work with our patients. Alleviate fears. Screen for issues. Support their pregnancy journey.
Here’s four ways we can help our pregnant PEEPs (yep, it’s an acronym!)
Educate on body changes and what is normal
Exercise safely and confidently throughout pregnancy. Some are scared by what they hear from their OB and think all exercise is dangerous. Others completely ignore medical advice and continue with their pre-pregnancy exercise plan without any changes. We can be the bridge to a safe, confident exercise program in pregnancy.
Prevention of low back pain, hip pain, pubic symphysis pain and other pregnancy issues. No, there isn’t a ‘study’ on this. But common sense – are we able to help optimize the body? Can that prevent or mitigate pain and symptoms? We can help outside the pelvic floor as well, in the mid-back, feet, hands or other areas where pain can develop during pregnancy.
Prepare for birth. We can teach relaxation techniques, labor positions, pushing mechanics, perineal massage, breathing. Many pregnant people don’t get much (if any) birth prep.
So what is your ‘ideal’ pregnancy plan for your patients? Even the ones without symptoms? How and when do you want to work with them? Clarify your own Ethos so you can communicate it with your pregnant patients.
As Nicole said in the full episode:
"We need to get out of our brains that we can only see people when they have an issue." - Nicole Cozean
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Challenge the way you think
Make you more confident in your clinical practice. Â
Allow you to go-at-your-own pace (all online!)
Let you go back to your work: you'll have lifetime access to the lectures and handouts. Check out all the clinical courses we offer (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical).
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We want to make sure you're building a business that works for you (instead of vice-versa) and actually enjoy the process along the way! Â
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Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS
Founder of Pelvic PT Rising and PelvicSanity Physical Therapy in Southern California.
Dedicated to forever changing pelvic health with online clinical courses to help you be more confident in your practice and business resources to help start and grow pelvic health businesses.
Jesse Cozean, MBA
Co-founder of the Pelvic PT Rising and the Rising Podcast.
Jesse uses his business experience to help pelvic health business owners start and grow their practices so they can build a practice that truly works for them. From website design, SEO, conversions, marketing, finance and money mindset, he wants to make the process of owning your own practice easier and fun.