What You Didn’t Learn in Grad School: Unlocking the Pelvic Floor
FAKTR Podcast Episode 8
Presented by Dr. Kelsy DeMelo, DC

EPISODE SUMMARY
Welcome to the FAKTR Podcast where we feature a series of short courses you can take with you on your morning commute, while you’re at the gym, or whenever you feel like tuning in. Each episode’s structure is an educational course offering, so links to download the presentation notes are always here in the show description.
How much did you learn about the pelvic floor in grad school? Well, if you're dismissing this muscle group, you're missing out on a deeper understanding of core mechanics and improving patient outcomes.
In this two-episode training with Dr. Kelsy DeMelo, DC, we'll be discussing how the pelvic core ties into breathing mechanics, core stability and pelvic floor implications for more than just your pre/post-natal patients. In today’s episode the connection between pelvic floor health, core stability and proper breathing mechanics. We will also take a deep dive into the anatomy and biomechanics of the pelvic floor and its action vs function and simple assessments you can do with your patients.
This Episode is Sponsored by:
Today’s episode is brought to you by Southeast Professional Education Group, formerly known as Southeast Sports Seminars. For over a decade now, we’ve been pushing the envelope to raise the bar on professional continuing education within the healthcare space. If you like what you hear in this episode, I encourage you to continue your learning with Dr. DeMelo’s 8 hour Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation and Movement course. This virtual curriculum equips practitioners to treat dysfunctions of the pelvic floor in a variety of patient populations and covers the fundamental anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor along with biomechanics, assessments and myofascial release techniques. CE credit is available for chiropractors and physical therapists in many states.
Learn more about the full online course here >> https://pxlme.me/Vl757X8z
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ABOUT Dr. DeMelo
Dr. Kelsi DeMello is a chiropractor and exercise physiologist. She is a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College where she excelled as a teaching assistant in the Department of Anatomical Sciences. Prior to Chiropractic College, Dr. Kelsy graduated from Simmons College in Boston, MA with a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition. After completing her undergrad program, she worked at New York University in cardiovascular research and as a health and fitness coach at Equinox, providing group and individual fitness training to a a wide spectrum of clientele.

Dr. Kelsy aspires to continue her specialization in the fields of Pre and Post-natal Women's Health, Nutrition, and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation. She is currently working towards the Herman and Wallace pelvic floor therapy certification, and is offering both virtual and home care services. In her spare time, Dr. Kelsy is also a nationally qualified Figure and Bikini competitor with the National Physique Committee.
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