82. Becoming a Better Pelvic Physiotherapist with Joanne Ukposidolo
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Surabhi Veitch and Joanne Ukposidolo have a dynamic conversation on how to become a better and more successful pelvic floor physiotherapist, while respecting shared decision making, cultural humility and embracing your own identity.
We discuss:
Creating a space where you and your Type A clients can release the pressure and stress of the day
The role of the physiotherapy as a partnership and creating an environment where clients want to participate in their rehab
Empowering clients as the custodian of their own care
Getting better at understanding client’s goals, identity and culture in order to better treat them
The importance of hearing people out and validating their concerns as a pelvic health physiotherapist
Cultural competence vs cultural humility
Understanding body shame and body confidence as a woman treading across multiple cultures
The hypervisibility and hyperinvisibility of being a visible minority (terms by Stephanie Lurch)
Embracing your culture, identity and parts that “stand out”
The importance of knowing yourself and respecting your own boundaries - “once you understand why something is important to you, nothing can touch you at that point”
The importance of critical thinking as a healthcare professional
Understanding how race and technology/AI can impact pain management and birth outcomes
Why it is crucial for healthcare professionals to take care of themselves in order to provide better client care
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Joanne Ukposidolo Bio:
Joanne is a Registered Physiotherapist and a Certified Pelvic Health Therapist. She has over 10 years experience and comes with a wealth of information regarding pelvic health, core and diaphragmatic breathing. She has a passion for educating, managing and treating symptoms of reproductive health issues such as Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids in addition to Pregnancy, Postpartum care, Menopause and beyond. One of her goals in life is to create positive, direct, and generational impact by empowering women to have a healthy relationship with their pelvic and reproductive health.
Connect with Joanne & Important Links:
—Instagram @yourphysio_jo
Connect with Surabhi:
Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca
