Myth Busting - Rethinking Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain

Tough to Treat

There is usually a ten-year lag from published research to accepted practice in clinical arenas. Pelvic girdle pain in Pregnancy is no exception. Join us as we discuss the most important systemic and movement system presentations that can greatly impact this population. In this episode, we cover unhelpful language, true risk factors, and functional problem-solving for these clients. We also discuss what is really happening in the biopsychosocial approach - and especially why self-efficacy is so important.

A glance at this episode:

• [3:30] Background on Pelvic Girdle Pain
• [9:34] What language you should be using when working with pregnant women with pelvic pain
• [18:43] Do pelvic girdle belts work
• [21:16] Sleep is a huge issue
• [25:25] 3 powerful questions for pregnant patients
• [27:47] The benefit of exercise throughout pregnancy
• [32:27] Dispelling the myths about movement in pregnancy
• [38:45] Finding out eating habits about your patient

Related Links:

• Tough To Treat Website
• Erica’s Course: Decoding the Complex Patient
• Susan’s Pelvic Health Education Subscription
• Access the Transcript