Sinead Dufour

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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