DR. SINEAD DUFOUR -Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sinéad Dufour, a renowned Canadian physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience. She’s a founding partner at the WOMB, a faculty member at McMaster University, and a global speaker and consultant for organizations like FIFA, Urospot, and Lansinoh. Dr. Dufour shares her expertise on the evolution of pelvic health, debunking common myths, and improving care accessibility through virtual platforms. Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with evidence-based tips, clinical insights, and the latest advancements in pelvic health care.
We Talk About:
-Her experience with twins and how it shaped her practice
-When virtual pelvic care is actually better than in-person
-The truth about relaxin and its impact on pain response
-The overlap between perimenopause and postpartum symptoms
-Gaps in pelvic girdle pain treatment and how to close them
-Why elite athletes are redefining postpartum recovery
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:08 the evolution of virtual care
8:56 push back to virtual care
14:20 looking for the gaps in care
21:13 pelvic girdle pain in different stages
25:15 explaining relaxin and pain response
31:25 how recommendations for exercise have changed
38:08 elite athletes coming back after pregnancy
42:50 obstetrical anal injuries
50:53 access to pelvic health care
56:25 addressing c-sections
59:07 rapid fire questions
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Website: www.thewomb.ca
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