Understanding Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Amanda Olson | Solutions & Treatments

Welcome to The Dangerous Women Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Olson, a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor disorders, discusses various aspects of pelvic pain such as symptoms, causes, and treatments. Dr. Olson covers the broad range of pelvic floor issues, including urinary and bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, postpartum issues, endometriosis, and more. She explains the importance of not dismissing pelvic pain and the significance of getting a thorough evaluation. Dr. Olson also emphasizes the psychological connections to pelvic floor dysfunction and offers insights into non-invasive treatments such as pelvic floor physical therapy and the use of Intimate Rose tools like wands and dilators. This episode aims to educate listeners on recognizing pelvic floor dysfunction and seeking appropriate treatment.

 

What You'll Hear:

• Understanding Pelvic Pain Symptoms
• Causes of Pelvic Pain
• Impact of Stress and Trauma on Pelvic Floor
• Prevalence and Awareness of Pelvic Floor Issues
• Treatment Approaches for Pelvic Floor Pain
• Personal Experiences and Tools for Pelvic Health
• Intimate Rose Products and Their Uses
• Encouragement and Resources for Pelvic Health
• Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Meet Dr. Amanda:

 

Dr. Amanda Olson is a dedicated and passionate physical therapist specializing in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Her areas of expertise include urinary and bowel incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, pre and post-partum issues, endometriosis, MRKH, AIS, pelvic implications in runners, and oncology-related issues.

Education

 

Dr. Olson earned her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2008 and has since accumulated extensive and diverse clinical experience. Additionally, she holds advanced certification as a pelvic floor practitioner (CAPP-PF) from the American Physical Therapy Association and the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute (PRPC).

Publications

• Clinical and exercise professional opinion on designing a postpartum return-to-running training programme: an international Delphi study and consensus statement. British Journal of Sports Medicine (2024).
• Clinical and exercise professional opinion of return-to-running readiness after childbirth: an international Delphi study and consensus statement. British Journal of Sports Medicine (2023).
• Clinical Commentary: A 4 Phase Approach for Postpartum Return to Running. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy (April 2022).
• Published Book Author: Restoring The Pelvic Floor for Women.

Experience & Philosophy

As the President and Chief Clinical Officer at Intimate Rose, Dr. Olson is committed to enhancing global health. This commitment is born from her own personal pelvic health journey as a patient. The mission of Intimate Rose is to provide exceptional care and quality products to women, ensuring their health and well-being. The compassionate and skilled team at Intimate Rose delivers unparalleled services, leading to life-changing results for their patients.

For new customers, Intimate Rose shares your goals and is dedicated to helping you achieve your best health. It provides tailored exercise programs and recommendations to ensure you receive the maximum benefit from their products.

 

Connect with Dr. Amanda: @intimaterose 

 

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