Hip Health at Puberty, Postnatal & Perimenopause: Episode 94 with Benoy Mathew
What happens when we combine MSK and Pelvic physio perspectives? You end up with a great conversation about female hip health - covering puberty, postpartum and perimenopause! In today's episode, I'm joined by hip specialist, Benoy Mathew, to chat about female hip health at every age and stage! Benoy is a physiotherapist based in London, and we discussed the unique challenges and presentations of hip and groin issues in female patients, highlighting the significant gender disparities in diagnosis and treatmentWe explored strategies for managing running-related injuries in female athletes, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition, load management, and collaboration between different healthcare professionals. The discussion also covered postnatal running challenges, gluteal tendinopathy, and hip tendinopathy, highlighting the need for comprehensive care that considers both physical and pelvic health aspects.We also talked about:why we need to continue raising awareness about early identification of hip pathologies in womenwhy we need to incorporate pelvic health screening in hip and groin assessmentsthe promotion of education on the importance of cross-screening between MSK and pelvic health specialists asking the 5th question about menstrual cycle regularity when assessing female athletes for potential bone stress injuriesBenoy's five key questions for female runners with hip and groin paineducation about the importance of multidirectional sports before age 20 for bone health in femalesand much more!You can find and follow Benoy on social media @function2fitness and his courses are available at Clinical Edge and PhysioTutorsAnd if you'd like more info about optimising female health at every age and stage, whether you're interested in the young female athlete (check out The Menstrual Detective), supporting women in their perinatal year (visit Perinatal Pelvic Rehab) or if helping women live well before, during & after menopause is your passion, the Flourish! The Menopausal Toolbox might be a good fit for you! All of the course info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.com or find me on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrityUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity
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Pregnant NOT Weak!! Episode 93 with Dr Jess Gingerich
To celebrate the launch of the new Perinatal Pelvic Rehab course, I'm excited to share this exciting & empowering conversation with Dr Jessica Gingerich about working with women in pregnancy & postpartum from an evidence based perspectiveWe discussed the new guidelines, how you CAN lift more than 20 lbs, you CAN run, when do you really need to pull back...and more?We emphasised the need for healthcare providers to be updated on current research guidelines and the benefits of aerobic & resistance training (moving beyond yellow theraband!) during pregnancy, and the recent paper that she was a co-author on:Resistance training in pregnancy: systematic review and meta-analysis of pregnancy, delivery, fetal and pelvic floor outcomes and call to action (Prevett et al 2025)We also discussed the prevalence of pelvic health issues among young female athletes, highlighting the need for increased awareness and screening, and emphasized the importance of educating athletes about their bodies and the implications of energy deficiency in sports, particularly for menstrual health. We talked about the importance of appropriate pelvic floor muscle training, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that includes both strength and flexibility. We also explored the societal conditioning around discussing and training the pelvic floor, noting how cultural norms and sexual education influence perceptions, as well as the importance of applying common sense and individualized approaches when training pregnant individuals, advocating for appropriate dosing and modifications based on the person's condition rather than following a rigid program. We highlighted the need for coaches to be attuned to clients' symptoms and to adjust training intensity and progression accordingly, especially during pregnancy when hormonal and physical changes can impact performance and recovery. Make sure you're following Jess @jessicagingerichdpt on instagram too!Are you fired up about working with perinatal clients yet?! Join me in the new Perinatal Pelvic Rehab course, available now, for evidence based strategies to help women live well before, during & after pre-conception to pregnancy to postpartum...and beyond! All of the details are on CelebrateMuliebrity.com and you can find out more about all of my adventures in women's health on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrityThanks for being here & see you next time! Onwards & Upwards, Mx #celebratemuliebrity
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Menopause, Musculoskeletal & MHT: Episode 92 with Dr Rachael McMillan
The Podcast Has Returned! After a brief hiatus, we're back with a great conversation on musculoskeletal health at menopause - does MHT make a difference to tendon health?In this episode, we discussed:Rachael's paper & research on tendons and menopause, comparing exercise, education and MHT for GTPS aka gluteal tendinopathythe role of oestrogen & inflammation in musculoskeletal carehow current research has a focus on oestrogen, but how the roles of testosterone & progesterone are being increasingly investigatedRachael is doing great work as both a clinician and researcher and is really highlighting how menopausal tendons are different, the roles of hormones but also of inflammation and the impact of overweight/obesity. She makes complex science understandable and applicable and I can't wait to see where her research takes us in the future! You can follow her progress in this area on ResearchGate.Want to learn more about the intersection of hormonal health and musculoskeletal health at menopause? My brand new Menopause course is available NOW! (and when you sign up you'll get the Hysterectomy Rehab to Rehab course FOR FREE!) All of the details to sign up are at CelebrateMuliebrity.comLots of great episodes coming up over the next few weeks, on hip health, REDs, exercise in pregnancy and more - make sure you're subscribed (a rating & review is always appreciated!) and follow me on instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity for all the latest on my adventures in women's healthUntil next time,Onwards & Upwards, Mx#celebratemuliebrity
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Integrating Pelvic Health in Athletics: Episode 91 with Dr Julie Wiebe
Hello and Welcome to this week's episode with the inimitable Julie Wiebe!Julie has been in this space for a long time and has done so much to advance the importance of looking at pelvic health from a systems approach. In this conversation:Julie shared her journey from sports medicine to pelvic floor therapy, emphasizing her mission to integrate pelvic health into broader fitness and athletic contexts. She highlighted the importance of breath strategies and coordination in movement, and discussed her academic work to improve clinical understanding and research quality in pelvic health. Julie recently attended the Female Athlete Conference in Boston, where she noted an explosion of interest and research in the field, particularly in perinatal care and female athlete health. She also discussed the need for better screening methods for conditions like RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), as traditional menstrual cycle screening may not be reliable.We also talked about the importance of early detection and prevention of pelvic health issues in athletes, emphasizing the need to move beyond the current screening and referral paradigm. We agreed on the necessity of educating coaches, athletes, and medical teams at various levels to normalize conversations around pelvic health at every age and stage, as well as the need for a more nuanced, multidisciplinary approach to treating pelvic health issues, incorporating factors like biomechanics, hormones, and individualized treatment plans... and much much more!Julie is on instagram as @juliewiebept and you can find all of her course info at juliewiebept.com.Want to take a deeper dive and become a Menstrual Detective? My latest course is live now, and does a deep dive into the MC and what can go wrong...and what we're going to do about it! And...when you sign up now...you'll get access to the new course 'Pelvic Health for the Young Female Athlete' FOR FREE when it goes live in December! You can find all of the course info on my instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity or at me website CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time,Onwards & Upwards, Mx!
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GSL: Postnatal Breast & Pelvic Health: Episode 90 with Suzanne Carney
Hello & Welcome! In today's episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Suzanne Carney, who is a brilliant pelvic physio, with a special interest in breast health. I had the pleasure of meeting Suzanne about 10 years ago wgen I was teaching in Perth, Australia, and now we have the pleasure of having Suzanne living, working & teaching in Ireland.We covered a LOT of ground in this chat, including:Genitourinary Syndrome of LactationReturn to exercise postnatally - when you're breastfeedingBreast health - what's our role?Spotting the signs of blockage/infection in breastfeeding womenThe rehab toolbox for breast health - manual therapy, modalities, lymphatic taping and morebreastfeeding and fertilitypelvic health for children, teenagers...and teachers!Suzanne has a fantastic combination of clinical experience and evidence based practice to support whole person health, and she has some great courses coming up, on breast health, prolapse management and paediatric continence - you can find her on instagram as @anatomy_physiotherapyIf you're listening to this on the day it drops, you may have heard that The Menstrual Detective is now live and is available with pre-launch pricing...but the price goes up September 1st! (and don't forget you'll get access to the course 'Pelvic Health for The Young Female Athlete this December !) All of the details are on my instagram @michellelyons_muliebrity or visit CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx! #celebratemuliebrity
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