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Pain

Chronic pelvic pain is a broad term that describes any pain in the pelvic region. Typically, pain must be present for at least 6 months to be described as chronic.

 

Pelvic pain can be very difficult to describe and pinpoint as it is often diffuse or in more than one area. Your providers may use fancy words like dyspareunia (pain with intercourse) or vulvodynia (pain around the opening of the vagina) but don’t be intimidated.

Pelvic Pain: Strategies to Empower People at Home
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Dr. Olson earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Pacific University in 2005, and a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2008, graduating as a member of the Jesuit National Honor Society. She holds a Certification of Achievement in pelvic floor physical therapy (CAPP-PF) through the APTA, and the Pelvic Floor Practitioner Certification (PRPC) through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute. She is also a certified Stott Pilates instructor and running coach, which she finds useful in curating treatment approaches. Dr. Olson has written several physical therapy continuing education courses, newspaper and magazine articles on women’s health, pelvic floor dysfunction, and running. She is the president and chief clinical officer of Intimate Rose where she develops pelvic health products and education and authored the book Restoring the Pelvic Floor For Women. & She is passionate about empowering women and men with pelvic health issues including pelvic pain, incontinence, and pre and post-partum issues.
Endometriosis: Management Strategies in Pelvic Rehabilitation
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Does the inability to relax pelvic floor muscles cause pain?
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Treating chronic prostatitis for health professionals
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Treating chronic prostatitis for health professionals Accounting for nearly two million doctor visits per year in the United States alone, countless men experience chronic prostatitis with little to no help. Endless specialists, traumatic medical experiences, failed treatments, pain with erections, and the incessant search for a cure leaves men hopeless and despondent. In this one-hour webinar, you'll tool up on psychologically informed treatment strategies that will help you better support men with pelvic pain.
The Diaphragm and its contribution to pelvic pain: Evaluation and Interventions
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The Diaphragm and its contribution to pelvic pain: Evaluation and Interventions
Hypermobility and the Pelvic Floor
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Hypermobility and the Pelvic Floor Hypermobility, greater than expected range of motion, contributes to pain and other symptoms and is frequently missed by healthcare professionals. Like any other connective tissue, the pelvic floor can be greatly impacted by Hypermobility and associated conditions. Objectives: 1. The participant will be able to identify hypermobility the role it plays in pelvic floor. 2. The participant will be able to have a better understanding of disorders that can be associated with hypermobility.