76 - Nervous System Regulation, Pelvic Health & More (Dr. Rita White DPT)

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rita White, Doctor of Physical Therapy. Rita is a pelvic health physical therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people reconnect to their body so they can overcome pain. Her areas of expertise include pelvic health and pain conditions, especially hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)/ Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Dr. White owns her own practice, Intrinsic Physical Therapy & Wellness, a specialty PT clinic in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specifically designed for people living with complex, chronic conditions. She is passionate about providing a space for people to feel seen and heard in their healthcare needs no matter how complex or rare their symptoms may be. Rita combines her personal experience of living with chronic pain and fatigue with her professional expertise to help people find lasting relief from symptoms. Links: https://www.intrinsic-pt.com/ Instagram: @theintrinsicpt Paper on the “presentation and physical therapy management of upper cervical instability in patients with symptomatic generalized joint hypermobility: International expert consensus recommendations” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9893781/

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Hypermobility Happy Hour is the first podcast exclusively dedicated to discussing hypermobility conditions including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Guests on the Hypermobility Happy Hour have included world renowned physicians, patient advocates, researchers, and individuals living with hypermobility. Listen in as we examine a wide range of topics, including treatment options for hypermobility disorders and ways to improve the doctor-patient relationship. The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not for the diagnosis or treatment for any individual. Hypermobility conditions can be complex and difficult to treat and it is extremely important to work with trained medical specialists for any diagnosis or treatment.