Wait… so which device is actually right for me? Inside Pelvic Floor Support: Devices, Fit & What You Should Know with Dr. Christina Prevett
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Christina Prevett to wrap up the Inside Pelvic Floor Support mini-series. After speaking with 10 different companies about both internal and external support devices, we take a step back to look at the bigger picture—what the research says, how these devices actually work in real life, and how to determine what might be the right fit for different individuals.
We dive into the nuances of pelvic floor dysfunction, the role of physical therapy alongside devices, and how to navigate the growing number of options without getting lost in marketing claims. This conversation is about helping both clinicians and consumers make more informed, individualized decisions when it comes to pelvic floor support.
We Talk About:
-predispositions for pelvic floor dysfunction
-combining PT and devices
-getting buy-in from clients
-raising public awareness
-normal changes versus symptomatic changes
-getting through the marketing
-internal versus external devices
-access and cost concerns
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
3:15 PTs fitting pessaries and other devices
9:21 prolapse management involving anatomy and symptoms
14:44 physical comfort with pessaries
17:58 cutting through the marketing
20:45 FDA approval versus “wellness”
26:10 studies versus real world use
30:01 reality of external devices
39:44 big takeaways from the series
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Website: https://www.ksr.ualberta.ca/exerciseandpregnancy/
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