The Healthy Woman Podcast: Recent Episodes
Payton McWilliams
Join Dr. Payton McWilliams, PT, DPT, CLT, as she discusses breast cancer recovery, peri-partum health, and pelvic & women's health in the physical therapy realm, as well as to stay up to date on "need to know" information regarding women's lifestyle. This podcast is intended to educate, advocate, and chat about all things women's health and lifestyle. Come join the conversation as we get started.
Diastasis Recti is a hot topic in the pregnant and post partum community. Lets talk about what exactly it is, why it happens, and what you can do about it.
Going to a new doctor appointment for any reason can be intimidating, especially when it involves cancer care and treatment. In this episode we’re going to walk through what a physical therapy evaluation looks like for someone going through breast cancer treatment, specifically for the post op patient who has already gone through some type of breast surgery. Today we’re going to focus on the basic musculoskeletal impairments and lymphedema prevention strategies I follow immediately post op.
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're talking about lifestyle specifically in regards to relationships, both romantic and friendships. The importance of healthy relationships, being loved, and loving on others. We're talking about Galentine's day and celebrating your girlfriends, as well as how important it is to make time to be intentional with your spouse or significant other.
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This episode is all about women’s health – specifically in regards to physical therapy. What exactly is it? What do you treat in women’s health PT? Is it the same as pelvic PT? Is women’s health only for pregnant women? Payton discusses all that women’s PT has to offer and who can benefit. Spoiler: it’s not just for pregnant patients and its not just about pelvic problems.
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Link to resources:
https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-health-wellness/pregnancy-physical-therapy/
https://aptapelvichealth.org/patienteducation/
https://www.thehealthywomanpodcast.com
https://www.choosept.com/health-centers/women
In this episode Payton talks about why breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) occurs, the various risk factors that contribute to BCRL, as well as how to manage and prevent the onset of swelling related to BCRL. See below for resources related to this podcast:
Risk factors for BCRL
https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/lymphedema/risk_factors
Where to find a Juzo Compression Sleeve Dealer
https://juzousa.com/Find-Juzo-Dealers
Where to find a lymphedema therapist:
Academy of Lymphatic Studies :
https://www.acols.com/find-therapist/index.php
National Lymphedema Network : https://ww2.eventrebels.com/er/Membership/OnlineMembershipDirectorySearch.jsp?Token=C3FEFY366SEZAZ6WHNAFM9TMDJ
In this episode Payton talks about the importance of going to physical therapy during, before, and after breast cancer treatment, as well as what breast cancer treatment may entail and the associated side effects that can be minimized with physical therapy. See below for resources regarding this episode:
Treatment side effects: https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/side_effects
Exercise during radiation: https://www.breastcancer.org/tips/exercise/treatment/radiation
Where to find a physical therapist trained for lymphedema:
National Lymphedema Network : https://ww2.eventrebels.com/er/Membership/OnlineMembershipDirectorySearch.jsp?Token=C3FEFY366SEZAZ6WHNAFM9TMDJ
Academy of Lymphatic Studies: https://www.acols.com/find-therapist/index.php
Research regarding positive outcomes for physical therapy for breast cancer related impairments:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003999315000106
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00520-015-3005-1
Welcome to The Healthy Woman Podcast! In this introduction episode you will get to meet host Payton McWilliams, PT, DPT, CLT; a physical therapist from Florida who wants to share her knowledge and experience in physical therapy, specifically in the women's health realm. Payton works specifically with breast cancer related rehabilitation, lymphedema, pelvic and women's health, and peri-partum health.
Payton describes the nature of the podcast and her vision to educate, advocate, and chat about all things women's health and lifestyle. Come join the conversation as we get started.