JCH&L Therapy Staff Earn Certification in Women’s Health
Women have unique health needs – and well-trained physical and occupational therapists can be a great resource to help them. JCH&L Sports Medicine and Rehab Services staff earned a certification in Women’s Health in September.
“We learned techniques and interventions to help women reclaim active, satisfying, pain-free lives,” said Amy Martin MPT, director of JCH&L Sports Medicine and Rehab Services. “We are excited to be able to provide treatment for some of the specialized health needs of women.”
Strategies, interventions and techniques include methods to assist with:
- Reducing pelvic pain and managing pelvic floor dysfunction
- Resolving bladder hyperactivity and incontinence
- Reducing low back pain related to pelvic floor dysfunction
- Rebuilding core muscles and stability after childbirth
- Reducing pain, swelling, range of motion, fatigue and functional impairment in patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer
- Controlling swelling, decreasing fluid buildup and preventing infection in patients with lymphedema
- Reducing pain and improving strength, flexibility, and stamina in patients with fibromyalgia
- Decreasing bone loss, protecting the spine, reducing fall risk and increasing mobility in patients with osteoporosis
“These issues are some of the most common issues that women of various ages face,” Martin said. “We encourage women who may be experiencing any of these common health issues to talk to us or their family medicine physician about how therapy might be able to help them.”
Receiving the Certificate in Women’s Health were:
Amy Martin, MPT, director;
Callie Engler, PT, DPT;
Nichole Thorp, PT, DPT;
Cassidy Bentley, MOT, OTR/L
