Dr. Dr. Sarah Martin: A Multi-Systems Approach to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Dr. Dr. Sarah Martin is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist with a PhD in Neurobiology. We had a really great time diving into some different topics related to the relationship the pelvic floor has with other body systems and how Sarah integrates this information into her treatment approach as a pelvic floor therapist. Whether you are a physical therapist or coach there is plenty of valuable information to take away from this interview. Thanks Sarah!

Time Stamps

0:00 Intro

5:18 Letting Kids Get Dirty and Sensory Exposure

9:28 Discussing Sensation with Pelvic Floor Patients

13:05 Initial Interventions for Patients

15:08 Hypertonic Pelvic Floor

21:11 How to Determine Pelvic Floor Issues

24:22 Retained Reflexes and Movement Difficulties in Children

30:39 How Retained Reflexes Affect Development

42:47 Learning in the Brain for Movement

46:23 Reasons for Incontinence

56:45 Sarah’s View on Strength Training

1:02:42 Sarah’s Progression for Return to Strength Training

1:10:57 Why You Shouldn’t Force Positions

1:13:38 What is a Diastasis Recti

1:16:20 Coaching Ab Exercises and Posterior Pelvic Tilts

1:22:27 Pelvic Floor for Posture vs. Breathing

1:29:18 Using Constraints to Create a Yield at the Pelvis

1:35:45 Training Wellness vs. Performance

1:44:54 Where to Learn More About Sarah

 

Where to Learn More About Sarah

Instagram: @sarahmartindptphd

Email: sbmart2@gmail.com