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Why "Function First" Gets Better Results for Patients (And is More Fun!)

Writer: Nicole CozeanNicole Cozean

Still starting your evals with strength testing? It’s time to rethink that.



Stop Testing Strength First – Here’s What to Do Instead
 

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Most pelvic health pros are trained to assess isolated pelvic floor strength first—and then jump straight into isolated strengthening. But we believe that’s backwards.


In this episode, we’re talking about why you should start with function first—because it leads to better patient buy-in, faster results, and helps your patients actually connect their symptoms to real-life movement and function.


We also dive into:

✅ Why pelvic floor therapists often overlook orthopedic factors

✅ Why ortho therapists often miss the specialized pelvic floor knowledge

✅ How combining both orthopedic and pelvic assessments gives you the full picture

✅ The importance of standing and dynamic assessments to see how the pelvic floor works in the system

✅ Our mantra: Assess, Don’t Guess!


If you want to bridge the gap between orthopedic and pelvic health—and stop wasting time on isolated strength tests—this episode is for you!



Not Your Mama's Kegel Course - Cohort #3


Registration is now open for Cohort #3 of Not Your Mama’s Kegels! (www.pelvicptrising.com/kegels).  Learn how to strengthen more functionally and in the system. Registration closes Wednesday—don’t miss out!


Learn more about pelvic health with our Clinical Courses


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  • Challenge the way you think

  • Make you more confident in your clinical practice.  

  • Allow you to go-at-your-own pace (all online!)

  • Let you go back to your work: you'll have lifetime access to the lectures and handouts.  Check out all the clinical courses we offer (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical).


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Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS


Founder of Pelvic PT Rising and PelvicSanity Physical Therapy in Southern California.


Dedicated to forever changing pelvic health with online clinical courses to help you be more confident in your practice and business resources to help start and grow pelvic health businesses.



Jesse Cozean, MBA


Co-founder of the Pelvic PT Rising and the Rising Podcast.


Jesse uses his business experience to help pelvic health business owners start and grow their practices so they can build a practice that truly works for them. From website design, SEO, conversions, marketing, finance and money mindset, he wants to make the process of owning your own practice easier and fun.

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