Pelvic PT Rising

Enforcing a Cancellation Policy Isn't "Mean"

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're in business for yourself or working for someone else, late cancellations and no-shows are always a challenging conversation.Many o...

$#!t That Needs to Be Said: Volume 1

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's some sass in today's 'sode!  Maybe we've finally just gotten enough sleep, but we're bringing some thoughts we'...

'Sode 300: Answering Listener Questions

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So incredibly grateful for all who have listened and supported us through these first 300 'sodes!Today we go through some of our listener questio...

6 Habits to Improve Your Work Life

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are some daily habits to increase happiness at work, your longevity in the field and your work-life balance?  Check out the full 'sode!Habi...

Finding Confidence in Running a Business: An Interview with Paige Genova, Pelvic OT

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paige has a unique perspective as a Pelvic OT and business owner.  She's overcome limiting beliefs, found confidence in her business and created...

Stop Practicing Pelvic Rehab Through Email

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much time and energy are you spending communicating with patients outside their session?This is one of the first things we train in our PelvicSani...

How to Introduce Yourself to Patients

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you starting off on the wrong foot with your patients?How we introduce ourselves is critical.  It sets the tone for the relationship.  It allevi...

How ANY Exercise Can Be a Pelvic Floor Exercise

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In every other way we strengthen, our goal is to best mimic the real world challenge.  We do this in ortho, in sports-specific training.....so why no...

Creating Sustainability in Life and Business: An Interview with Donna Chiao

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After feeling burnt out at two different jobs, Donna realized it was time for a change.  Even though the jobs were great, they left her feeling like ...

How to Make More Money As An Employee

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to make more at your current job?  We give you the inside scoop on what your employer cares about.  (And, if you own your practice, this is ...

Creating Boundaries in Your Biz: An Interview with Tiffany Dallas-Kish

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not only has she grown her practice significantly, Tiffany now has more time.  How? Boundaries.In this interview with Tiffany, founder of GOAL Physic...

Our Birth Story: Lessons for Helping Our Patients Prepare for Delivery

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We share our birth story and the lessons learned for how we work with our patients as they prepare for delivery.Clay's birth was pretty incredibl...

Pushing Outside Your Comfort Zone: An Interview with Megan Bengtson

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Megan’s career in physical therapy seems to be about pushing outside her comfort zone.  She made the leap into pelvic health.  Then into starting ...

Our Pregnancy Journey: Navigating the Process For Your Patient

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We use our own personal pregnancy journey to discuss ways we can better support our patients through the process.We want to be the trusted resource fo...

Breaking News - Changes to the APTA Chaperone Statement

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a lot of confusion and concern over a recent release from the APTA on the use of chaperones in pelvic health.This new document surpr...

Our Journey of Grief and Hope: Supporting Patients Through Pregnancy Loss

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In another personal 'sode we share our own challenges with pregnancy loss and how it's changed Nicole's clinical practice and how we in...

Shedding Expectations and Limiting Beliefs: An Interview with Roxi Roberts

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a dreamer puts action to her goals?  Roxi Roberts is a perfect example.With Good Life Pelvic Health in a rural community in Kansas,...

Our IVF Journey: How to Support Patients Through Fertility Treatments

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We get personal in this 'sode, talking about our own IVF journey, challenges and (ultimately) a healthy baby boy (Clay!).We learned so much from ...

Starting a Practice Later in Your Career: An Interview with Juliet Sarjeant

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it still worth starting a practice later in your career?  For Juliet, at least, the answer is a resounding 'Yes!'After two decades in th...

Integrating Standing and Dynamic Assessments Into your Practice

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our patients don’t live on their backs….so we do we often treat them like they do?Nicole shares how she first started treating in standing positio...

Building a Biz as a Single Mom: An Interview with Jen Le Cougic

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a single mom, Jen didn't have much room for error when she started Nashville Pelvic Health.  It needed to be successful - and quickly - to pr...

What To Do With a Long Wait List

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the major career concerns we heard about in our end-of-year survey was working in a facility that is understaffed with a long wait list.  We d...

Investing In Yourself with a Growth Mindset: An Interview with Hannah Strom

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a younger physical therapist, Hannah had to overcome a lot to build the thriving practice she now owns.She needed to grow as a clinician to provide...

Telehealth: Pros, Cons & Best Practices

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s start with common ground – telehealth is not the gold standard of pelvic health.  In an ideal world we would be able to examine the patient...

You Don't Have to Be Everyone's Cup of Tea: An Interview with Allison Ingley

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we confront the fears we have as clinicians and business owners?In this fantastic, open and honest interview with Dr. Allison Ingley we explore...

No Such Thing as a 'Simple' Patient

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard us say it before, but here we dive into why we believe there isn’t a ‘simple’ pelvic health patient.Simple (n): easily understood...

Define Success for Yourself: An Interview with Kari Craig

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring interview with Kari, you'll hear the list of limiting beliefs she had to overcome to build a successful practice.  She's ...

Trends and Changes in Pelvic Health

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How has our field changed in the last year?  Where is it headed?Using information from our End of Year Survey, we'll take a look back at 2022 an...

Your Guide to a Great 2023

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we want our lives to be better at the end of next year?  What would make 2023 great?We often work with our mentorship group on setting better,...

Keeping Patients Engaged Over the Holidays

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we keep our patients engaged and continuing to improve over the holidays and New Year?First, it starts with handling our own business.  Are w...

Maternity Leave: An Opportunity for Your Business

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we view maternity leave as an opportunity in our business (or career)? Many of us first start our own business after a maternity leave.  Our ...

6 Lessons From Being Pregnant Ourselves

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had worked with hundreds of pregnant patients over the course of my career, but learned so much from being pregnant myself.  It's absolutely g...

Breaking Free and Starting Over

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we get unstuck - with a patient or project or business?  Often it's because we're trying to fix something that wasn't great in ...

Your Toolbox for When It's "Too Much"

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do when our plans for a session get derailed?  When - for whatever reason - what we wanted to do is "too much"?This can happen f...

Getting Past the Fear of Criticism

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the big fears - we talk about 10 'Mindset Anchors' - that can hold us back is fear of criticism.This can be from bosses, from colleag...

Ticklish Patients Are No Laughing Matter

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've all (likely) had a patient who is extremely sensitive or ticklish.  The laughter is often contagious, and we find ourselves cracking up as...

10 PelviCon Questions

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about PelviCon 2023?  We answer ten of your questions all about the event, the speakers, the programming and what makes PelviCon special!Jess...

When (and How) To Get a Quick Win

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a balancing act between ‘quick wins’ for our patients and getting to the root cause of their issues.Quick wins can build trust, show the...

It Starts With Us

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we take radical responsibility for our patients?  Our careers?  Our efforts to expand our specialty?If you're listening to this podcast,...

Every Pregnant Person Can Benefit from Pelvic Therapy

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We didn’t think this was a controversial statement, but it seems some explanation is in order.  Yes, we can help anyone who is pregnant.  Even if ...

Changing Your Money Mindset: Return on Investment

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if we though about spending money not as an expense, but as an investment?  It’s one of the most important mindsets from business (and you can...

5 Reminders When Treating Chronic Pain

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chronic pain is just different.  It takes a different skill set and approach.  These are often some of our most challenging patients.  But they can...

Better Boundaries in Life and Business

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know we need "boundaries"....but what does that even mean?  It's often throw out as a panacea for any situation.  "You ju...

Don't Panic with a Plateau

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do when a patient just isn't getting better?  When they feel frustrated?  Or when we don't understand why they aren't maki...

Embracing the Seasonality of Your Business

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Growth in our business or career isn't ever linear.  It's often punctuated bursts.  Sometimes we're standing still, and others we&apo...

The 4 Elements of your Assessment

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What should your Assessment include?  How can you get better buy-in, communicate more clearly, and understand your plan of care for each patient?In t...

5 Misconceptions about Starting a Business

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For anyone who has a business, is curious, or is a business 'wannabe' there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about business. Often we ...

Physical Therapy or Wellness: Where's the Line?

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a divide between physical therapy and wellness?  Prevention?  Maintenance?If so, where is it?  And if not, why is it something that has in...

Gaining Financial Confidence

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're working as an employee or have your own business, financial confidence is truly rare.We contrast this with 'financial securit...

Treating Patients Who Challenge You

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do with a patient who is challenging, edgy, or with a 'chip on their shoulder'?In this 'sode we dive into how we can put our...

Negativity Up, Positivity Out

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we take more control of our own happiness at work?We dive into how we can avoid negativity, have more honest conversations and enjoy work more...

Behind the Scenes Story of PelviCon!

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We were absolutely blown away by the energy, excitement and inspiration at PelviCon 2022!In this 'sode we give a behind-the-scenes look at runnin...

Your Patient Is Not Your Friend

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping our professional boundaries can be a real challenge in our profession.  We spend a lot of time with our patients.  They are often really coo...

The 10 Most "Controversial" Things We've Said

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we cross over 'sode 250, we look back on the 10 most 'controversial' things we've said on the podcast.In retrospect, some don&a...

Small Steps, Big Impact - 'Sode 250!

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Looking back over the last 250(!!) 'sodes of the Pelvic PT Rising podcast, we reflect on how small steps turn into big impact over time.We talk a...

Don't Cater To the "2 Percenters"

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much mental energy and stress go to the 2% of people who are the worst fit for our clinical practice or business?In this 'sode we talk about ...

3 Answers to "How Long Until I Get Better?"

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a question we're inevitably asked.  One we're not trained in how to answer.  And one that - most times - I think most pelvic reh...

Case Report: 5 Ways To Get More Functional

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this case report from a male patient who scheduled a remote consultation, my biggest takeaway was the lack of functional assessment he had received...

Jessica Reale: All Things PelviCon

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The behind-the-scenes stories, history and evolution of the first-ever conference both BY and FOR Pelvic Health - PelviCon!Talking with co-founder Jes...

Case Report: Dealing with Skeptical or Challenging Patients

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you have a patient who doesn't believe you can help?Many times these are the patients we end up thinking about when we go hom...

Michelle Lyons: That Pelvis Is Attached To A Whole Person

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we treat more holistically?  Recognizing the pelvic floor - while incredibly important - is still just a part of a whole person.An example: pa...

Are You Missing Out on the Best Job of Your Life?

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if you're missing out on the best job for you?You know we're biased, but we really believe more pelvic rehab practitioners should be ac...

Heather Jeffcoat: Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In order to treat sexual dysfunction, we have to have a clear understanding of sexual function.If we shift our thinking from just resolving symptoms t...

Are We Primary Care Providers?

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we take more responsibility for our patient outcomes and use our doctorate level education?  We know we're uniquely qualified to see the ...

Amber Brown: Appoint Your Personal Board of Directors

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who is on your personal board of directors?  Where do you get feedback you can trust from those who know and care about you?In this fascinating inter...

4 Ways to Quarterback Your Patient's Care

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we take responsibility for the success of our patients?  Should we take responsibility?In this 'sode we discuss the unique position we ha...

Holly Tanner: Planting Seeds with Your Patients

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we help patients make realizations for themselves as we build trust with them?  Even if they aren't ready to hear it yet?In this wide-ra...

The Three Types of Downtraining

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you doing all three types of downtraining with your patient?We often have a hazy understanding of what 'downtraining' really is.  Did y...

Sara Reardon: Building an Authentic Brand

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As The Vagina Whisperer, Sara has done an amazing job creating a personal brand, educating patients and advocating for our field.  In this inspiring ...

The Pelvic Floor is a Trampoline, Not a Biceps

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are we still using the biceps analogy for the pelvic floor?  Trying to explain the length-tension relationship?  There's a better way!In the Es...

Juan Michelle Martin Interview: Birth is Not a Disease Process

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we make birth better for our pregnant patients?  And deal better with post-partum care?In this interview with Juan Michelle Martin, founder o...

Avoiding Fear-Based Decisions and Big Mistakes

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we make decisions consistent with our values, and not out of fear?In creating a new resource for you pelvic health 'wannabes' (we wer...

Krystyna Holland Interview: What Do We Mean by "Trauma-Informed Care"?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does 'trauma informed care' mean in actual practice?It's a buzzword that we've all heard, but difficult to actually implement...

Handling a Wait List (As An Employee or Biz Owner)

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are dealing with more patients than we can handle.  On one hand, this is great - a sign of our growing awareness and more patients getting...

Do You Need a Cheerleader or Coach? Finding Your Support System

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What kind of support system do you have as a clinician?  As a business owner?One of the most important aspects in business success is your support sy...

Sarah Duvall Interview: Creating Change That Lasts

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we create lasting change for patients?That's just one of the topics we explore with Sarah Duvall, our guest on today's podcast and P...

Getting More Practical with Your Patients

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we get more practical with our patients?Are you ever guilty of using 'PT language' with your patients?  Overprescribing on your hom...

The Medical Diagnosis Is Not YOUR Diagnosis

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should your patient's medical diagnosis - received from their physician - impact your evaluation or treatment?  First of all....how often is the...

Is My Clinical Experience "Enough"?

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much clinical experience do you need to start a business?  The answer might surprise you.Many practitioners are held back from starting their own...

Case Report on Chronic Prostatitis: Assess, Don't Guess

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this case report of a patient with chronic prostatitis, we go through his case history and how he saw two pelvic PTs without relief.The biggest com...

Do I Need a Longer Eval Time?

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What length of time is appropriate for an initial evaluation?  We really feel the minimum length for an eval is one hour.  If you're in a setti...

Your Eval Isn't One Visit

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel rushed, harried, or that you can't get through everything you'd like during your initial evaluation?It's not possible finish ...

No Such Thing as a Perfect Job

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As both an employee and employer, it's important to realize there's no such thing as a perfect job.  We want everyone working in pelvic hea...

Does Your Patient Know You Can Get Them Better?

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It may seem like a simple question, but it's something we often overlook.  Does our patient really know that we can get them better?Have we said...

You Won't HAVE Time In Your Business Until You MAKE Time in Your Business

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you working more in your business than you'd like?  Longer hours?  Still thinking about things (or working on them) when you go home for th...

Preserving Your Body as a Pelvic Therapist

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have physically demanding jobs.  If we want to have long, healthy careers we have to take care of ourselves (and not just our patients!).We can of...

10 Common Mistakes We Make in Business

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all make mistakes in business.  It's inevitable.  But you don't have to make all the mistakes yourself!  And if you are making one of ...

New IC Guidelines: A Unique Opportunity for Our Field!

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The American Urological Association just announced new Guidelines for the treatment of interstitial cystitis.  It's the first update in 7 years,...

Treat Your Career as an Investment

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we make better decisions in our job choices, our con-ed courses and/or our business?  Often we get stuck in fear - afraid to change, afraid t...

Accepting Feedback as a Practitioner, Employee and Clinic Owner

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How good are we at actually accepting feedback?  Or criticism?  How we handle these conversations has major implications for our relationships with ...

"Convincing" Patients to Come to a Cash-Based Clinic

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why would a patient ever want to spend money at a cash practice when they can use in-network insurance benefits?  This question is the cornerstone of...

Getting $#!t Done: 3 Tips to be More Productive

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we become more productive (especially when starting our own practice)?  It's a huge challenge for many pelvic health professionals, and o...

Making Your Job Work For You: The Grass Isn't Always Greener

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do make the place you work the best possible place for you?  Where you can grow, thrive and be happy coming into work?  Because the grass isn&ap...

Beyond Compensation: Finding the Right Job

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I want every pelvic rehab practitioner to be really happy where they practice!  We have so many more opportunities and options than when I was starti...

Freedom from Student Loan Debt: An Interview with Travis Hornsby of Student Loan Planner

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Student loan debt can feel crippling.  We can postpone marriages and starting a family, saving for retirement, buying a home, working at a job we don...

Setting Expectations For Your Patients

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should we really be expecting our patients to improve in 6-8 visits?  Especially when we often believe there's no such thing as a 'simple&a...

What To Sell At Your Clinic?

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What (if anything) should your clinic be selling to patients?  In this 'sode we dive into what we sell at PelvicSanity - and, more importantly, ...

3 Ways to Better Refer Your Patients (Correct!)

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we best collaborate with physicians?This 'sode dives into how we can best help our patients navigate the medical system.When we refer we o...

Financial Literacy: Fund Your Retirement Accounts

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you fully maximizing your tax-free retirement accounts?  Leveraging compound interest?So many of us struggle with stress and anxiety around money...

The Fundamental Problem Causing Student Loan Debt

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this 'sode we start to explore the problem of student loan debt, stagnant wages and how our profession came to our current troubles.So many of...