Dr. John interviews Dr. Betty Delass, a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health, as she shares her journey into healthcare and her transition from orthopedic physical therapy to pelvic health. Initially unsure of her career path, Dr. Delass discovered her passion for physical therapy through her love for exercise and movement. After six years as an orthopedic therapist, her personal postpartum experiences inspired her to specialize in pelvic health, allowing her to address issues such as incontinence, diastasis recti, and pelvic pain.

Dr. Delass emphasizes the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy in addressing a wide range of conditions for women, men, and even children. She explains the comprehensive evaluation process, which includes assessing movement patterns, core strength, and pelvic floor function, and how these factors contribute to conditions like incontinence, pelvic pain, and prolapse. 

By taking a holistic and individualized approach, her practice focuses on both internal and external factors to create effective treatment plans, debunk myths, and promote patient empowerment. She highlights that pelvic floor therapy is a critical but often underappreciated resource in healthcare and advocates for greater awareness of pelvic floor therapy among healthcare providers and patients, emphasizing its role in improving quality of life and promoting overall health.

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