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Episode 35: Understanding Endometriosis: Insights from a Pelvic Floor Therapist

Joy Noble • March 26, 2024

Welcome to Pints ​​& Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 35 I provide some insights into the diagnosis of Endometriosis from the pelvic floor therapists perspective. This is all of the information I feel like I say on repeat for my patients as I break down the barriers to quality care and debunk the myths that are being perpetuated by ill-advised medical providers.

oncopelvic PT, Dr Alex Hill, oncology, pelvic floor therapy

In this episode we will answer the following questions:

  • What is endometriosis? (And what is endometriosis not?)
  • What are signs of endometriosis?
  • How can you test for endometriosis?
  • How and who should remove endometriosis?
  • How does PT help with endometriosis?


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