Dr. Rachel Selman PT, DPT, CSCS, CPSS graduated with honors from Georgia Tech with her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, then graduated from Mercer University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She then obtained additional certifications as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) as well as a performance and sport scientist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Selman specializes in orthopedics and pelvic health and is the author of the first ever peer reviewed physical therapy protocol for pre and postnatal athletes published in the International Journal of Physical Therapy. Dr. Selman is also the founder of the Stirrups to Situps app - an app designed to improve the recovery process for new mothers - as well as the founder of Athletic Motherhood Co. - a company focused on educating providers to improve musculoskeletal care across the spectrum for moms everywhere.

In this episode we talk about:

• What pelvic physical therapy is and how it can help pre and postpartum

  
  



• Common misconceptions about Pelvic Physical Therapy

  
  



• Advice for new moms who might be hesitant on trying Pelvic Physical Therapy

  
  

  Rachel’s Socials:

  
  

  Clinic: @synthesisphysicaltherapy

  
  

  App: @stirrupstositups

  
  

  Continuing Education Program: @athleticmotherhoodco

  
  

  Clinic/Scheduling Website: SynthesisPhysicalTherapy.com

  
  

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