The Wellness Path Podcast

Summary

In this conversation, Mariah Lohr, a pelvic floor therapist, discusses various aspects of pelvic floor health. She explains how she got into the field and the importance of addressing pelvic floor issues. Mariah highlights that incontinence is a common issue and is often caused by tension in the pelvic floor muscles. She also emphasizes the importance of pelvic floor preparation during pregnancy to optimize the labor and delivery process. Mariah discusses tearing during childbirth and the rehabilitation process postpartum. She suggests that pelvic floor assessment can be done before pregnancy and should be started around the 24-week mark during pregnancy. Mariah also touches on pelvic floor issues in men and the need for support and education in this field.

Takeaways

• Incontinence is a common pelvic floor issue and is often caused by tension in the pelvic floor muscles.
• Pelvic floor preparation during pregnancy is important to optimize the labor and delivery process.
• Tearing during childbirth can be prevented or minimized through perineal massage and proper rehabilitation postpartum.
• Pelvic floor assessment can be done before pregnancy and should be started around the 24-week mark during pregnancy.
• Pelvic floor issues are not limited to women; men can also experience pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Having a support system and seeking professional advice are crucial for pelvic floor health.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:00 Common Pelvic Floor Issues

06:30 Pelvic Floor Preparation during Pregnancy

10:30 Tearing and Postpartum Recovery

17:30 Timing of Pelvic Floor Assessment

20:00 Pelvic Floor Issues in Men

25:30 Importance of Support and Education

27:30 Conclusion and Contact Information

Who is Dr. Mariah Lohr?

Mariah Lohr PT, DPT, PRPC is a board-certified doctor of physical therapy and specialist in pelvic health. She and her husband, Jacob launched Nomadic Physical Therapy to provide longevity-based, proactive, and personalized physical therapy that allows you to optimize your time & return to life's activities without any limitations.

Mariah is passionate about helping others attain their highest level of health and wellness by optimizing movement so that they can live their most enjoyable life. She loves educating with the belief that the better one understands their body and how it functions, the better one can thrive. Mariah is experienced in the treatment of males and females experiencing urinary and fecal incontinence, constipation, pelvic pain conditions, sexual dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, mechanical infertility, and prenatal and postpartum conditions. She particularly enjoys treating pregnant and post-partum patients, while advocating for the importance of appropriate preventative care required during this period of significant changes. 

She is approved by ICareBetter.com for specialized treatment of endometriosis symptoms and also trained in dry-needling interventions.

When not working, Mariah enjoys hiking the Smoky Mountains, cooking with her husband, playing volleyball, working out, reading, spending time with family, and checking out the local farmer's market!

How to Connect with Dr. Mariah?

Website: https://www.nomadicpt.net

Instagram: @pelvicpt_mariahl 

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