Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, co-founder of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine, shares her personal journey with pelvic pain and how it led her to specialize in the field. She discusses her own postpartum challenges and the limited treatment options available at the time. Tune in to learn how her experience shaped her approach to helping others with pelvic pain.
Timestamps
- (02:43) Dr. Allie founded Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine in 2017, focusing on pelvic pain and dysfunction, with a strong emphasis on endometriosis treatment.
- (11:30) Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine's data shows a 96% decrease in ER visits and an 88% reduction in missed work days, highlighting the effectiveness of their treatment protocols.
- (21:56) The timeline for significant improvement in pelvic pain at Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine is around three months, with initial progress seen after two to three weeks of treatment.
- (33:10) Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine offers topical hormonal treatments like DHEA and hyaluronic acid for conditions like vulvodynia and vaginismus, providing relief and tissue support.
- (44:40) Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine provides comprehensive training for new providers, including online modules, in-person training, and ongoing mentorship to ensure high-quality care across all locations.
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.
Brought to you by...
Keywords
Femtech, Women's Health, Pelvic Floor, Breast Cancer, Prenatal & postpartum