In this episode, host discusses the importance of comfort in compression support systems with Sinead O'Donovan, owner of SRC Health. Sinead shares her journey and the motivation behind starting SRC, which stands for support, recovery, and comfort. She highlights the lack of comfortable options for pregnant women experiencing pelvic girdle pain and how this inspired her to create a product that provides support and pain relief. The goal of SRC is to allow individuals to navigate pregnancy and postpartum recovery safely and comfortably.
Timestamps
- (13:08) The SRC compression garments are designed to provide support, comfort, and pain relief during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
- (20:29) Proper measurement is crucial when selecting the right size of compression garment to ensure optimal support and effectiveness.
- (32:40) Wearing the recovery garment postpartum can help close the gap in abdominal muscles, reduce swelling, and promote healing of wounds.
- (43:30) Compression garments should not be overly tight, as the goal is to provide support and activate muscles, not restrict them.
- (56:03) The founder's passion for developing these compression garments stems from personal experiences and the desire to provide women with a comfortable and effective solution for various conditions.
Host Bio
This podcast is hosted by Sheree Dibiase, PT ICLM. She is a nationally recognized women's health physical therapist who owns seven private clinics — one of the biggest networks in the US. She has spent 30+ years practicing in the oncology, pelvic floor, and prenatal postpartum healthcare spaces. She was also a professor for seven years a Loma Linda University where she taught kinesiology.
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Keywords
Femtech, Women's Health, Pelvic Floor, Breast Cancer, Prenatal & postpartum