Moving Well Podcast

In this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with licensed physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor Jessica Valant about working with pre and postnatal clients in a Pilates and fitness setting. They cover: What it means when a client has a diagnosis of endometriosis and how to work with them in a Pilates or fitness setting Signs of pelvic floor dysfunction and how to know if you should refer a client out to a medical professional How to stay in your scope of practice when working with pre and postnatal clients and the difference between assessment and diagnosis Exercise recommendations + suggestions for your postnatal clients Precautions to reduce your risk of causing a diastasis recti during pregnancy What you should know when working with someone who's had abdominal surgery What to know about working with a client who is undergoing IVF Signs of prolapse and what to do if you suspect you or your client has one Why Jessica started Momentum Fest and how to be a part of it About Jessica Valant Jessica has