A large number of women suffer from pelvic floor dysfunctions. It is estimated that pelvic floor disorders affect about 10% of women ages 20 to 39 and 27% of women ages 40 to 59.
These dysfunctions can range from Incontinence, Pelvic Floor weakness, Diastasis Recti, Bowel Dysfunctions, Lower Back Pain, Hip Pain and Sexual Dysfunctions.
Most women assume that they will have to ‘Live with it’ and that ‘It is normal to have these symptoms’. While it is common to develop dysfunctions in the pelvic region, it is not something you need to live with! Restrictions or imbalance in your Pelvic Floor can cause these uncomfortable symptoms and it only gets worse if you don’t get it treated.
Join us at this free event to learn about the anatomy of your Pelvic Floor, the dysfunctions that can happen and how to take care of your pelvic floor prior to and after childbirth. We have invited three experts who have several years of experience treating conditions associated with Pelvic Floor.
EVENT INFO & LOCATION
DATE & TIME
Saturday, September 16 – 11 am to 12 pm
LOCATION
Liberty Physical Therapy
115 Columbus Dr, Suite 300, Downtown Jersey City
(Next to Grove Street Path Station)
TICKETS
This is a free event and light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP on Facebook so we have a count of number of people joining us.
TOPICS COVERED
Functional Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor
Common Conditions Affecting the Pelvic Floor
Preparing the Pelvic Floor for Birth and Spinning Babies
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, DO : A board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician, Dr. Ahmed is also a fellow of the Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a member of the International Pelvic Pain Society. After spending five years honing her skills in outpatient care, Dr. Ahmed now focuses on her passion for treating pelvic pain. Dr. Ahmed is a contributing author to a textbook which is considered a staple for training of every Physiatrist.
Dr. Chitra Mittal, DPT : Dr. Mittal has an extensive career in providing physical therapy around the globe. She is the owner of Liberty Physical Therapy in Jersey City, a practice focused on doing the ‘right thing’ for the patient. Her passion for Women’s Health began 5 years ago when she realized that Pelvic Floor was the missing link causing orthopedic issues for her patients. Since then she has taken several courses from Herman & Wallace Institute and Myofascial Release to help numerous clients recover from Pelvic Floor issues.
Ina Pannier, Doula : Ina’s passion for birth began when she moved from Germany to the USA almost five years ago. Working as a holistic practitioner and seeing the body as a whole taught her to believe in the strength of nature. She also worked as a physical therapist for 18 years, which gives her a deep understanding of what the body is capable of and which positions during labor are important at what stage. She has great knowledge and intuition for the body’s needs during pregnancy and the process of birth.