Dr. Alex Hill, Pelvic Health & Oncology Physical Therapist

The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk

Pelvic health is often overlooked, especially in cancer care. Dr. Alex Hill shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for addressing common issues like urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and constipation. Join us in this enlightening discussion about the tools of the trade, types of pelvic floor exercises (Spoiler: It's not just Kegels), and why you really should not hover over the toilet when you urinate.
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1. Introduction to pelvic health episode (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Dr. Alex Hill (00:01:51)

3. What is your specialty, exactly? (00:04:30)

4. Let's talk about sexual health (00:08:09)

5. How to find a physical therapist specialists (00:17:04)

6. Four reasons you are not emptying your bladder (00:19:30)

7. How can you help with urinary incontinence? (00:25:54)

8. Our lungs are connected to our pelvis? (00:30:02)

9. Kegels: Can you do too many? What are they? (00:30:55)

10. Reverse Kegels! (00:32:20)

11. Cancer specific issues - neuropathy, lymphedema, etc. (00:33:33)

12. Wrap up (00:39:26)