The Kegel Room
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The Kegel Room is a space for black and brown women to learn all the things your mama didn't tell you about pelvic health. We talk about correctly naming your genitals, sex, childbirth, pain, hygiene, fitness and more. Tune in with your host, Dr. Kenael Segal, a licensed physical therapist in Northern New Jersey, as she shares tips and trends, and interviews the best and the brightest in their..
The Kegel Room
2y ago
In this episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Danielle Bailey, another pelvic floor PT and mama to chat about constipation in pregnancy as well as functional medicine's place in physical therapy.
Dr. Danielle Bailey, an Illinois native, has 10 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist, of which the last 6 years have been in the Dallas-Fort-Worth area. In 2010, she received her doctorate of physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Within the last four years, she has developed an interest for women’s health, and now provides therapy services for individ ..read more
The Kegel Room
3y ago
After a much needed break, I am back with another episode to answer some questions. I'm talking about what is pelvic floor PT, how one becomes one, and how it's different than other forms of pelvic floor recovery. I even share my personal experience with pelvic floor PT.
Let me know what you think of this and other episodes. Help a sista out and leave a review so I can keep bringing you amazing goodies. And while you're at it, share this podcast with at least 2 people who can benefit (anyone with a pelvis :-).
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The Kegel Room
3y ago
Is this episode, I'm discussing all things pregnancy and postpartum and the trauma that your pelvic floor can endure. If you're pregnant, ever had a baby, or thinking of having a baby, give this episode a listen. You'll learn how to prepare your pelvic floor for birth and how to recognize when you need PT before and after baby is born, even years down the line. Ibukun Afolabi (Ibbie) has a wealth of knowledge as a mama and clinical PT to share with other mamas in this episode. Between the 2 of us, we have 7 children and years of experience to shape our clinical practice and treatment of women ..read more
The Kegel Room
3y ago
In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Shalay Foster about all things poop. We can't address pelvic floor issues without touching on this subject. Dr. Shalay Foster, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, works at the Center for Pelvic Wellness at Princeton Medical Center (PMC), a highly specialized physical therapy practice, offering progressive treatments for men, women, and children aged 7 and older affected by pelvic floor disorders.
Dr. Shalay is skilled in the treatment of pelvic pain, bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction. She works with all genders throughout the lifespan who are i ..read more