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Listen "Pelvic Floor, Post Partum & "Peeing A Little" with Rachel Parrotta, DPT -Ep. 26"
Episode Synopsis
On today’s episode we cover a range of topics in women’s health, from athletes with urinary incontinence to setting up a feeding station for your baby! Today we chat with Rachel Parrotta, a pelvic floor physical therapist based out of Manhattan and Long Island New York. Rachel began her journey into health becoming a certified athletic trainer at Boston University! She then went on to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy where she eventually found her passion in pelvic health. Whether you have kids, want kids or just want to understand your body better, this episode is for you!
On This Episode:
Rachel Parrotta’s Background
Specializing in pelvic health as a DPT
Patient Referrals
What is a normal recovery?
When the diaphragm expands the pelvic floor “breathes” as well
Education that every client learns in their first session
Why does leaking happen? —> For athletes & post pregnancy
Julie Wiebe- Sports Medicine PT that treats athletes with incontinence
Pelvic Floor that cannot absorb the force can be a source of incontinence
-Questions from a listener:
-Combating pain from holding a baby at awkward angles or feeding baby in specific positions
-Baby carriers
-Advice for birth
How having children has changed Rachel’s perspective
Groin/Hip pain post partum
Athletes with high hamstring, groin, hernia issues could see a pelvic floor DPT
Choosing careful language
Scars from pregnancy
C-section versus natural birth recoveries
Balancing her life as a mom of two, a commute into the city from Long Island and being a successful Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
How Rachel moves her brain and body
-Resources:
Finding a Pelvic Floor PT in area:
-APTA Womens Health Search for Provider
-Herman and Wallace Search Directory
-Pelvic Guru Search Directory
- The Women's Health Podcast with Antony Lo & Marika Hart
-Brianna Battles Podcast
Contact Rachel Parotta:
Rachel’s IG
Rachel’s Website
Our Information:
MOVE YOUR BB Instagram
Aleena's Instagram
Aleena's Website
Meghan's Instagram
Meghan's Website
Email: [email protected]
**The information on this podcast is intended to educate and inform. It is not meant to be a substitute of advice from your physician or medical provider.
On This Episode:
Rachel Parrotta’s Background
Specializing in pelvic health as a DPT
Patient Referrals
What is a normal recovery?
When the diaphragm expands the pelvic floor “breathes” as well
Education that every client learns in their first session
Why does leaking happen? —> For athletes & post pregnancy
Julie Wiebe- Sports Medicine PT that treats athletes with incontinence
Pelvic Floor that cannot absorb the force can be a source of incontinence
-Questions from a listener:
-Combating pain from holding a baby at awkward angles or feeding baby in specific positions
-Baby carriers
-Advice for birth
How having children has changed Rachel’s perspective
Groin/Hip pain post partum
Athletes with high hamstring, groin, hernia issues could see a pelvic floor DPT
Choosing careful language
Scars from pregnancy
C-section versus natural birth recoveries
Balancing her life as a mom of two, a commute into the city from Long Island and being a successful Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
How Rachel moves her brain and body
-Resources:
Finding a Pelvic Floor PT in area:
-APTA Womens Health Search for Provider
-Herman and Wallace Search Directory
-Pelvic Guru Search Directory
- The Women's Health Podcast with Antony Lo & Marika Hart
-Brianna Battles Podcast
Contact Rachel Parotta:
Rachel’s IG
Rachel’s Website
Our Information:
MOVE YOUR BB Instagram
Aleena's Instagram
Aleena's Website
Meghan's Instagram
Meghan's Website
Email: [email protected]
**The information on this podcast is intended to educate and inform. It is not meant to be a substitute of advice from your physician or medical provider.
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