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by Michelle Lyons
Muliebrity is the art and state of being a woman and I think that should be celebrated! Join me as I discuss all things women's health, share new research and talk with some of the cleverest people in women's health...and don't forget to celebrate muliebrity!
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- 6 days ago30 min
Pelvic Pain Assessment Research Updates: Episode 119 with Michelle Lyons
Hello & welcome to this episode, where I thought it might be good to see out the end of Pelvic Pain Awareness month with an extract from my new Female Pelvic Pain online course updates to share some great articles from 2026 that I think are moving the conversation forward.We start with an overview of female pelvic pain assessment, focusing on evidence-based assessment frameworks and clinical strategies. I'm exploring a key research paper from 2026 by As Sanie et al. on chronic pelvic pain evaluation, which recommends an organ-system-based approach considering gynecologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, urologic, neurologic, and vascular sources, and we'll also explore the 2026 EAU Guidelines in the course contenI do emphasise the importance of trauma-informed care, including creating safe environments, obtaining ongoing consent, and validating patient experiences. I've outlined a comprehensive assessment protocol in the course updates, covering external physical examination of the pelvic floor, vulvar structures, and abdominal wall, incorporating strategies to check for issues like hernia and ACNES, the importance of Carnett's test, along with the use of patient-reported outcome measures like the Central Sensitization Inventory and Pain Catastrophizing Scale. The discussion also highlights the need to address nociplastic pain mechanisms, central sensitization, and the interplay between peripheral pathology and central pain amplification in chronic pelvic pain management.Some of the talking points:Review and utilize the VAMP protocol in the vulvar pain module for assessment of vulvar, anorectal, musculoskeletal/myofascial, and perineal/periurethral structures in relevant patients.Ensure inclusion of trauma-informed care principles in all patient interactions, including ongoing consent, patient-led goal setting, and environmental safety considerations.Screen patients for risk factors and comorbidities such as obesity, physical inactivity, depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, ACEs, and genetic/epigenetic factors as part of the pelvic pain assessment.Use and recommend appropriate patient-reported outcome measures (e.g., Central Sensitization Inventory, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, DAS, PSEQ, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale) to guide treatment planning and monitor progress.Encourage the use of bowel and bladder diaries to identify patterns and connections between symptoms and lifestyle factors in patients with chronic pelvic pain.Provide pain neuroscience education to patients, emphasizing the role of central sensitization and the importance of addressing inflammatory load through sleep, stress management, and non-nociceptive movement.Review and reference the section on pelvic venous disorders in the vulvar pain module when assessing patients with post-coital pain, heaviness, or dragging sensation with prolonged standing.Consider the use of 3D anatomy models during patient education to facilitate understanding and empowerment.In the module, provide a detailed review of the physical exam, inc
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Neuropathic Pain - Sciatic & Pudendal Problems: Episode 118 with Thomas Deckers
Hello and welcome to today's episode, where I'm discussing neuropathic pain, particularly the Sciatic & Pudendal nerves, with Thomas Dekkers - Tom's background includes his 18-year clinical experience as a spine specialist physiotherapist, his PhD research on athletic back pain, and current role as a clinical specialist in neurosurgery at Cork University Hospital.In our conversation today, we explored how dermatomes can be unreliable for diagnosis, particularly with pelvic pain conditions, and discussed the role of neuroinflammation in persistent pain states. Tom shared his approach to managing neuropathic pain, emphasizing the importance of first avoiding activities that aggravate symptoms before gradually reintroducing movement and exercise. We also discussed the problematic nature of the "core stability" terminology in physiotherapy and the need for more biopsychosocial approaches to patient care. The conversation highlighted the challenges of managing chronic pain conditions and the importance of proper patient education and goal-setting in treatment plans, including neuroinflammation, when compression can lead to inflammation throughout the nervous system, including glial cell activation in both the dorsal horn and thoracic spinal cord. We talked about that when patients completely color in body maps, it raises concerns about nociplastic pain, particularly given the anatomical proximity of nerve roots and the potential for irritation to spread. Tom explained how he helps patients understand that pain can be influenced by multiple factors beyond just anatomy, including sleep, stress, and social aspects, and described his process of developing individualized treatment plans with patients, setting realistic expectations about pain management over 6-12 months, and focusing on improving functionality rather than achieving complete pain elimination.We also covered:Sciatic vs Pudendal Pain Neurodynamics Testing and ApplicationsNerve Glide Pain Management DiscussionNerve Pain Management ApproachCore Stability Terminology DiscussionWhile pain knowledge has advanced significantly, treating chronic pain patients remains challenging due to the complexity of widespread pain patterns and the need to identify key contributing factors rather than addressing every symptom - I hope this conversation has given you some food for thought and some actionable steps to steer away from overwhelm when you're working with people with persistent pain.You can find Tom on instagram @tdekkersphysio and info about his courses at thomasdekkers. com Want to learn more about managing female pelvic pain? My online course, Female Pelvic Pain Rehab course is going through a major overhaul, update and expansion. Already enrolled? you'll get access as the new modules are available - the vulvar and sexual pain modules are available now, and you can look forward to new modules on endometriosis associated pain, bladder pain syndrome, pudendal and other neuralgias and more, through an up to date evidence based framework, that takes you from understanding pathophysiology, assessment and treatment strategies. Want to learn more? All of the course info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx! #celebratemuliebrity
- 2 weeks ago44 min
Runners, Shock & SUI: Episode 116 with Natalia Cardoso Campos
Hello & Welcome to today's episode where we are focusing on new research that really helps us change the conversation about bladder leakage in runners, and why we need to move beyond isolated pelvic floor muscle exercises...I'm in conversation with Natalia Cardoso Campos, who published a really interesting paper in 2025 'Inefficient impact absorption and reduced shock attenuation in female runners with stress urinary incontinence'Natália is a physical therapist from Brazil, and in our chat we presented findings from her master's thesis showing that female runners with urinary incontinence have poor shock absorption capacity at the ankle and significantly reduced shock attenuation compared to continent runners. Her research revealed that while continent runners had shock attenuation values of around -29, incontinent runners had values of only -6, indicating much more energy reaching the pelvic region. We discussed how this biomechanical imbalance could explain why some runners experience urinary leakage despite having normal pelvic floor strength, suggesting that the problem originates in the lower kinetic chain rather than the pelvic floor itself. We explored:urinary incontinence research in runnersshock absorption & shock attenuation in runnersfoot strike patterns, ankle injuries and asymmetry & how conditions like REDS (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and bone stress injuries can exacerbate these issuesSome key takeaways for me were the importance of looking beyond the pelvic floor muscles when we are working with women, especially athletes, with pelvic health issues - considering the ankle, knee and hip as well as systemic issues like hypermobility and REDs.I can't wait to see what Natalia's PhD research on this topic reveals!We also talked about a new paper she was a co-author on, 'Sexual Trauma and Pain: A Study of Women’s Experiences With Vaginal Dilators and Perineal Massage in Trauma-Informed Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy' (Modesto et al 2026)Natália shared insights from this qualitative study on women's experiences with vaginal dilators and perineal massage in trauma-informed pelvic floor physical therapy, underscoring the significance of patient rapport and validation in treatment.Want to learn more? My online course, The Menstrual Detective, comes with FREE access to the course 'Pelvic Health for the Young Female Athlete, which covers many of the topics discovered in today's conversation. If Female Pelvic Pain Rehab is more your zone of interest, then make sure you're staying up to date by joining us on my online course, Female Pelvic Pain Rehab is undergoing an update - I've just renovated the vulvar pain modules (lots of great new research and how to apply it clinically. I really wanted to structure these updates in a logical way - understanding the condition, assessment & treatment pathways so clinical reasoning is central. New updates coming on endometriosis and blaffer pain syndrome and neuropathic pain (the enigmatic pudendal nerve in particular!) All of the course info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx! #celebratemuliebrity
- 3 weeks ago49 min
Behaviour Change, Physical Activity & Women's Health: Episode 115 with Orla O'Doherty
Hello & Welcome to the Podcast!In today's episode, I'm joined by Orla O'Doherty @thecliniccoach for a chat about using coaching skills for behaviour change, especially around physical activity in postpartum womenOrla shared her journey, including insights from her masters training in behaviour change and health coaching, explaining key frameworks such as COM-B (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behaviour) and emphasising the importance of helping the people we work with identify their own goals, rather than prescriptively telling them what to do.We discussed practical strategies including goal setting, habit formation, motivation maintenance and the challenge of implementing these in clinical practice.We highlight how coaching skills can liberate the clinician's role from being a fixer to supporting the person's self-efficacy, noting that this approach not only helps the people we are working with, but also reduces frustration for healthcare providers, while making clinical work more effective and sustainable.Some of the topics we covered:Behaviour change in health coachingHealth coaching on Postpartum careEffective goal setting discussionsBehavioural goals in patient careMotivation vs WillpowerPatient resistance in physio strategies Trust, compassion and how to deal with challengesand much more!Orla is doing great work on changing how we can help move from the old model of healthcare professionals acting as mechanics to fix people, but rather empowering them with self efficacy toolboxes - she offers coursework on all of this so make sure you're following her on instagramWant to learn more about a bio psychosocial approach to Perinatal Pelvic Rehab? I designed my new online course to cover all of this and more, from preconception ,through pregnancy and into postpartum and beyond. Full of up to date evidence and 'how to' strategies, from PGP to DRAM and R2R!all of the info on this and all of my other online courses can be found at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards, Mx#celebratemuliebrity
- May 3, 202638 min
Running At Menopause: Episode 114 with Dr Juliet McGrattan
New Podcast Alert ‼️ Welcome to today’s episode, in conversation with Dr Juliet McGrattan, all about menopause & running🏃♀️ 🏃♀️ 🏃♀️ We chatted about her new book "The Runner's Guide to Menopause," which provides practical advice for runners navigating menopause. In today’s episode, we discussed some of the key challenges menopausal runners face, including the importance of strength training despite common reluctance, nutrition and fueling strategies, and the impact of menopause on bladder function and pelvic health. Juliet explained how behavior change and motivation are the main barriers to exercise, and emphasised the need for women to be given permission to adjust programming as needed during menopause. We covered topics like energy management, the controversy around running fasted, and the critical importance of proper sports bra fitting for running efficiency. The conversation highlighted how menopause can present opportunities for women to prioritise self-care and make different lifestyle choices while maintaining their running identity.We also explored how health benefits become more significant motivators for women around midlife and menopause, particularly regarding muscle preservation and preventing sarcopenia. We talked about the challenges of energy management during menopausal running, including the risk of relative energy deficiency syndrome (REDs) and bone stress injuries. Juliet noted that many menopausal women find traditional weight management approaches less effective, leading to potential energy deficiency, while I expressed concern about anterior hip or groin pain in menopausal runners potentially indicating bone health issues (if you’re thinking ’hip flexor problem’ make sure it’s not a neck of femur problem - go back and have a listen to the podcast episode I did about this with Benoy Mathew!)Juliet’s book ‘The Runner’s Guide to Menopause’ is a great resource to support runners through this transition and keep them running before, during and after menopause!🏃♀️ 🏃♀️ 🏃♀️ And if you’d like to take a deeper dive into supporting women going through menopause, I think my online course, Flourish! The Menopausal Toolbox covers all the things you need know (plus access to Hysterectomy: Prehab to Rehab is included for free) All of my online courses are available at CelebrateMuliebrity.com 🥳💝 #celebratemuliebrity
- Apr 26, 202638 min
Menstrual Health in Rowing: Episode 113 with Dr Ciara Everard
Hello & welcome to today's episode where we're talking about a new paper looking at menstrual health in female rowing - I'm in conversation with lead author, Dr Ciara Everard, who is an assistant professor at Trinity College Dublin's physiotherapy programmeIn our chat, we discussed her recent research paper focusing on menstrual health in female rowers, from Ireland & the US, highlighting how sociocultural and gendered norms influence how female athletes experience and manage their menstrual cycles. The research, involving ex-international rowers, explored menstrual cycle pain and symptoms but found that gendered norms in the male-dominated sport played a significant role in the findings. Ciara explained that female rowers often feel illegitimized within the rowing culture, as they are perceived as weaker than their male counterparts.Key findings included that 70% of respondents experienced irregular cycles, 80% reported menstrual symptoms affecting performance, and 70% had fears about leakage, though only 50% discussed these issues with their coaches.The conversation highlighted that while some athletes showed interest in tracking their cycles, there was a gap between existing knowledge in the wider literature and implementation in sub-elite contexts.Ciara & I discussed findings from a research paper on female athletes, highlighting issues around education and misinformation regarding menstrual health. We noted that harmful discourses, such as the "slim-to-win" ideology where missing periods is valorized, still prevail among younger athletes. We also talked about the silencing of symptoms related to conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, which can delay athletes from seeking help due to fear of being perceived as weaker or affecting their selection for teams. Despite increased awareness, athletes still face issues related to fueling and period-related pain. There's a huge need for continuous conversations and education at all levels of sport, including the importance of sharing personal stories to help athletes relate to the information. Our discussion also touched on the variability of menstrual experiences and the challenges in diagnosing conditions like endometriosis, stressing the need for more qualitative research and open dialogue about these issues (which is of course why I created this podcast!)“I feel like I’m marinating in the boat... and it just makes me feel gross”: a sociocultural exploration of female rowers' experiences of the menstrual cycle'' https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/bmjosem/12/1/e003004.full.pdfWant to learn more about Menstrual Health - understanding the MC, tracking it, applying menstrual knowledge to female athlete health AND get access to the course ‘Pelvic Health for the Young Female Athlete for FREE?! Then check out my online course, The Menstrual Detective (and all of my other online courses) at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx
- Apr 12, 202649 min
Strength Rx & Menopause: Episode 111 with Chloe Lewis
Hello & Welcome to the CelebrateMuliebrity Podcast!Today's episode is all about strength & resistance training at menopause - why are only 30% of women engaging in resistance training at menopause?(and sorry, my sound is a bit wonky at the start)My guest today is Chloe Lewis, who had a non-linear career into women's health, to say the least!Chloe is a physiotherapist conducting PhD research on optimising resistance training at menopause while incorporating pelvic health concerns and tendon issues. Chloe shared her personal journey into physiotherapy after experiencing a heart condition that led to heart surgeryWe discussed how menopausal women face barriers to resistance training due to generational messaging about smaller bodies and fear of bulking up. We explored how resistance training can benefit bone health, muscle maintenance, and mental well-being, while addressing specific concerns about tendinopathy in areas like the rotator cuff and gluteals. Chloe explained her research approach, which includes studying barriers to resistance training in menopausal women and potentially examining how effective resistance training protocols might impact pelvic floor strength. This conversation emphasised the importance of individualised approaches, starting with bodyweight exercises, and the need for healthcare professionals to prescribe resistance training as part of rehabilitation programs for women.We also discussed the similarities and differences in resistance training protocols for men and women, emphasising that proportionate muscle growth is similar despite men starting with more muscle mass. Chloe highlighted that social context and barriers, rather than physiological differences, are the main obstacles for women engaging in resistance training. We definitely agreed on the importance of understanding and addressing these barriers to encourage women's participation in resistance training....and much much more, including her PhD research focusing on the impact of resistance training on pelvic floor health in menopausal women. She plans to conduct a four-armed study comparing the effects of resistance training alone, resistance training plus pelvic floor exercises, pelvic floor exercises alone, and a control group. Chloe is currently in the ethics approval stage for qualitative interviews with menopausal women and plans to survey healthcare professionals about resistance training practices for menopause. She aims to develop a co-produced exercise program that is accessible and relevant to the participants - I can't wait to see the outcomes!If you'd like to learn more about menopausal health, be sure to check out my comprehensive online course, 'Flourish! The Menopausal Toolbox (which also includes access to my Hysterectomy: Prehab to Rehab course FOR FREE!). All the info on all of my online courses, from menstrual, to perinatal to oncology, bowel or back pain courses can be found at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx
- Apr 5, 202637 min
Pelvic Health & Women's Rugby: Episode 110 with Lydia Durkin George
Hello & Welcome! Today’s conversation is with Lydia Durkin George, all about pelvic health in women’s rugbyIn our chat, we discussed Lydia’s journey from being an elite kickboxer to becoming a physiotherapist, driven by a desire to support female athletes. She highlights her research on pelvic floor dysfunction in elite women's rugby players and her collaboration with advocates for female athletes. We discussed the prevalence of pelvic floor issues among elite women's rugby players, noting a high incidence of urinary and anorectal symptoms despite a lack of childbirth history. We also highlighted the need for better awareness and education about pelvic health, as only 30% of the athletes knew what a pelvic health physiotherapist was and only 10% engaged in pelvic health exercises. We’re both passionate about the importance of normalising conversations about pelvic health and avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach to pelvic floor muscle training, as overactivity could exacerbate issues, and we both agreed that integrating pelvic health discussions into regular athletic training and education could help address these issues more effectively!We also talked about: • the specific pelvic health demands of rugby • better pelvic health screening • how lower limb injuries can affect pelvic health • the need for comprehensive pelvic health education and training And much more! You can find Lydia on Instagram at @form.at.physio (and of course I’m there too @michellelyons_muliebrity)Want to learn more about supporting female athletes at every age and stage? For young female athletes, check out The Menstrual Detective (comes with free access to Pelvic Health for Young Female Athletes), or for return to physical activity, I’ve got Perinatal Pelvic Rehab, and for masters athletes, Flourish! The Menopause Toolbox will help you help women live well. All the course info is at CelebrateMuliebrity.comUntil next time, Onwards & Upwards! Mx #celebratemuliebrity
About Celebrate Muliebrity with Michelle Lyons
Muliebrity is the art and state of being a woman and I think that should be celebrated! Join me as I discuss all things women's health, share new research and talk with some of the cleverest people in women's health...and don't forget to celebrate muliebrity!
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