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Dr. Maureen O'Keefe > Male Pelvic Floor Health & Intimacy
Male Pelvic Floor Issues & Physical Therapy to Help with Incontinence and Intimacy While “pelvic floor therapy” is commonly linked to female health issues, males face a number of issues and sexual dysfunction problems that link to their own pelvic floor dysfunction. Dr. Maureen O’Keefe sits down with Jen to discuss some of the most common male pelvic floor issues, like incontinence & erectile dysfunction, and how to get started with pelvic floor physical therapy.
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Dr. Maureen O'Keefe > Endometriosis and the Pelvic Floor
Women can face many issues and obstacles when it comes to the pelvic floor throughout many aspects & changes in their lives. Dr. Susan Facemire from Ohio Women’s Health PT chats with Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy about the anatomy of the female pelvic floor, common diagnoses and pain issues, and touches on some treatment and therapy options to help those struggling with pelvic floor, sexual dysfunction, or other related issues.
Endometriosis is one of the most undiagnosed, misdiagnosed conditions that women could face from the onset of puberty through menopause. Endometriosis occurs when the endometrial cells grow outside of the uterus causing pelvic and body pain, which is often extreme. Dr. Maureen O'Keefe sits with Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy to discuss how endometriosis can hinder life, the pelvic floor, and cause some sexual dysfunction issues.
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Abdominal Pain for Men and Women
Abdominal pain can affect men and women at any time in their lives, for a variety of reasons. Pelvic floor pain, endometriosis, scar tissue and adhesions after any surgery, GI issues like constipation, or even muscle pain and discomfort could be the cause behind the abdominal pain you are experiencing. Join in the chat with Dr. Maureen O'Keefe as she discusses how physical therapy can help those facing down the likes of abdominal pain, learn some of your options, and just how beneficial physical therapy can truly be!
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Dr. Maureen - Postpartum and Sexual Dysfunction
After having a child, the body is forever in a "postpartum" state. This means there may be issues that arise with pain, vaginal changes, incontinence, fear of intimacy, and sexual dysfunction. Learn more about the postpartum body and options for working through issues with Dr. Maureen O'Keefe from Purple Mountain Physical Therapy and Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy.
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Dr Susan Facemire - Women & the Pelvic Floor: Anatomy, Common Diagnoses & Treatments
Women can face many issues and obstacles when it comes to the pelvic floor throughout many aspects & changes in their lives. Dr. Susan Facemire from Ohio Women's Health PT chats with Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy about the anatomy of the female pelvic floor, common diagnoses and pain issues, and touches on some treatment and therapy options to help those struggling with pelvic floor, sexual dysfunction, or other related issues.
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Reclaiming Intimacy https://reclaimingintimacy.org/products/
Ohio Women's Health PT https://ohiowomenshealthpt.com/
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Incontinence in Men and Women
Incontinence, or loss of control of the bladder or bowel, can be a major hinderance in life, affecting daily tasks, intimacy, and sexual activity. Dr. Maureen O'Keefe chats with Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy about the various types of incontinence, how this affects different aspects of our lives, and how this can create or worsen issues with intimacy and sexual function, and how physical therapy can help you to reclaim your life.
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Supporting your Partner through Sexual Dysfunction
Providing partner support through difficult situations can be challenging. More so when the issues arising are related to intimacy and sexual function, causing varying levels of sexual dysfunction. Join Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy and Traci from Intimate Pathways as they discuss various relational situations, ideas and options on how to provide support for your partner & self, and a myriad of ways a couple can work to reconnect with each other.
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Awakening the Body: Arousal & Sensuality https://reclaimingintimacy.org/articles/awakening-the-body-arousal-and-sensuality/
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Dr. Maureen O'Keefe > The Importance of Pelvic Floor Therapy
The pelvic floor is a very important part of the human body in both males and females responsible for helping to control many parts of the body and bodily functions. Dr. Maureen O’Keefe from Purple Mountain Physical Therapy discusses the importance of pelvic floor therapy with Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy.
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Purple Mountain Physical Therapy https://purplemountainpt.com/
Reclaiming Intimacy https://reclaimingintimacy.org/products/
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Dr. Yas > Menopause and Sexual Dysfunction for Women
Menopause is a naturally occurring event in every female’s life and is something that patients are not often empowered and educated on as they should be. Dr. Hajira Yasmin is an AASECT OB-GYN and menopause specialist with NAMS, the North American Menopause Society. Today she discusses menopause and how this can cause sexual dysfunction for women.
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Kayla > Introduction to the Moving Beyond Survivorship Program
The Moving Beyond Survivorship Program through Franciscan Health is designed for anyone who has had, or is facing a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and life journey. This FREE program provides support, information, exercise, and so much more for each participant. Reclaiming Intimacy is a partner of this program, and joins to discuss relationship wellness, intimacy, and sexual dysfunction. Today, Kayla from the Cancer Support Community and Moving Beyond program joins Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy to discuss.
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Dr. Maureen O'Keefe > Colorectal Cancer and Sexual Dysfunction
Colorectal cancer affects males and females worldwide, causing numerous side effects, issues, and hindering sexual function for many. Listen to Dr. Maureen O’Keefe from Purple Mountain Physical Therapy chat with Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy on how colorectal cancer, surgeries, and treatment can hinder normal body function, abilities, the pelvic floor, and general sexual function. Plus, learn useful tips and suggestions on what you can try if you are struggling.
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Intimate Pathways > Intimacy and Sexual Connection
Intimacy and sexual connection needs are as different as fingerprints for each and every individual, and partnership. By better understanding intimacy, on every level, and acknowledging our sexuality needs and desires, this can help us to better understand ourselves and work through intimacy or sexual dysfunction issues as they arise. Traci Owen, owner and AASECT RN from Intimate Pathways, chats with Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy about intimacy, sexuality, and sexual connection.
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Get to Know Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels is an organization that works to ensure that cancer is not a solitary experience for anyone by matching them with a Mentor Angel, or, someone with previous experience with the type of cancer and situation they may be in. In this session, Jackie joins Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy to discuss their free program that is available globally to anyone who needs it. Reclaiming Intimacy has partnered with IA to expand their presence in the Midwest, along with broadening both of our very important missions. To learn more about Imerman Angels, visit the links below.
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Sankofa Sex Therapy Sensual Care Plans and Sensuality in Everyday Life
Sensuality is a vital part of the human existence and something that often gets overlooked in our busy lives. De-Andrea from Sankofa Sex Therapy joins Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy to discuss the importance of sensual care plans, why they are beneficial to an individual and a partnership, and how we can work on adding more sensual acts in to our everyday lives. They also touch on religious blocks with intimacy, no-sex focused sensual care plans, mental health, and empowerment.
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Dr. Maureen - Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis is a painful condition of the bladder that plagues men and women around the globe. Dr. Maureen O'Keefe from Purple Mountain Physical Therapy joins Jen from Reclaiming Intimacy to discuss this condition and the treatment options that can help you get back to living a more pain-free life with a happier bladder! Dr. O'Keefe is highly knowledgeable on IC and the updated physical therapy treatment plans that work to better Interstitial Cystitis for patients.
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