The Lack of Postpartum Care: Dr. Amanda Thompson Unlocks the Mysteries of Pelvic Floor Therapy
In episode 71, we sit down with Dr. Amanda Thompson, the dynamic force behind Rooted Physical Therapy. We embark on a transformative journey into the world of pelvic floor therapy, a realm where Amanda's expertise shines brightly, especially when it comes to the nuanced care required for prenatal and postpartum women. Brace yourself for an episode that not only educates but also empowers, as Amanda's vivid storytelling paints a picture of a life free from the silence and discomfort that too many women endure.
Amanda is a physical therapist and the owner of Rooted Physical Therapy. She is originally from Humble, TX. She attended Texas A&M (where she met her husband) and received her Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2007. She later received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2013 from University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. Amanda is proficient in all areas of physical therapy including orthopedics, neurological conditions, sports medicine and pediatrics and gained experience in rural settings working with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, connective tissue disorders and more.
Amanda is passionate about women’s health, helping women in the perinatal phase with pain management, birth prep, birth trauma and healing postpartum. She received training from Lynn Schulte with the Institute for Birth Healing and Jessica Drummond of the Integrative Women's Health Institute. Her specialty is pelvic floor therapy, treating symptoms of pelvic pain, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, vaginismus, incontinence, urgency/frequency, and bowel dysfunction.
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