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Episode 21: Seven Must-Ask Questions When Choosing a Pelvic Floor Therapist

Joy Noble • December 19, 2023

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 21, I will review the seven questions you don’t want to miss when deciding on a pelvic floor therapy clinic and provider.  

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Episode 21 Recap:

Here are seven ‘must-ask’ questions for choosing a pelvic floor provider: 

  1. Where did the therapist(s) get their pelvic floor training from?
  2. How often does your therapist(s) work with patients who have my same/similar condition(s)?
  3. How long is each session? How much of that will I spend with my provider?
  4. Does your clinic utilize techs, aides, or students during patient care/treatment?
  5. Are your therapists trained to do internal examinations & will they perform one during my evaluation?
  6. Will the therapist(s) utilize any tools during treatment such as dilators or biofeedback devices? Will I be left unattended during their use?
  7. Does your clinic offer gender-neutral bathrooms?


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