#80: Advocacy in Pelvic Health with Lindsey Vestal, Carlin Reaume, and Alyson Stover

In a rapidly changing world,  we as OT professionals need collective mobilization like never before. 

But, it feels like our systems of advocacy are all underfunded and difficult to navigate. 

Against this backdrop, which can feel discouraging, I think it is critical to shine the light on what I consider one of the greatest OT triumphs of the past decade: 

The breakthrough of OTs into pelvic health.

This is a story of grassroots organization, individual thought-leadership, Facebook groups, podcasts, phone calls, and ultimately collaboration on the individual, state and national level. 

We are thrilled to have 3 leaders from this movement, Alyson Stover, Carlin Reaume and Lindsey Vestal. Each has played a unique role in this movement and are here to share what they’ve learned from the wins and fails along the way. Ultimately, we hope this story and conversation helps you reflect on your role in advocacy in this new era.

You can find more details on this course here:
https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-advocacy-in-pelvic-health

Find a pelvic floor OT near you:
https://otpotential.com/blog/pelvic-health-occupational-therapy

Learn more about our guests:
Carlin Reaume OTD, OTR/L, DipACLM, PMH-C, PCES
Lindsey Vestal OTR/L
Alyson Stover MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP

Here's the primary research we are discussing:
Pelvic floor dysfunction after childbirth: Occupational impact and awareness of available treatment.