Dr. Jessica Gingerich // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com 

In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Pelvic lead faculty Jess Gingerich addresses a common challenge faced by healthcare providers: what to do when a patient is unable to perform a Kegel or pelvic floor contraction despite thorough instruction. Jess discusses the importance of understanding the patient's symptoms, such as leakage, heaviness, or pain, and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive exam to rule out issues in other regions like the back and hip. The episode explores different strategies for teaching Kegel exercises, including tactile and visual cues, and highlights the significance of patient support during the learning process.

Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog.

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