Epiosode 1 | Meet Your Host Dr. Shaina Clemons

The Breakaway Experience

About The Host:

Dr. Shaina Clemons is a pelvic floor physical therapist and the founder of Breakaway Physical Therapy. With a passion for helping patients improve their quality of life, Dr. Clemons specializes in pelvic health and orthopedics. She is also dedicated to mentoring other physical therapists in the field of pelvic health.

Summary:

Dr. Shaina Clemons shares her journey of becoming a pelvic floor physical therapist and the inspiration behind opening her own clinic, Breakaway Physical Therapy. She discusses her love for the outdoors, her experience with occupational therapy after breaking her wrist, and her decision to pursue physical therapy as a career. Dr. Clemons explains how she discovered her passion for pelvic health and the impact it has on patients' lives. She also highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to pelvic floor treatment and her commitment to mentoring other physical therapists in the field.

Key Takeaways:

1. Dr. Clemons' love for the outdoors and active lifestyle influences her approach to physical therapy.
2. Her positive experience with occupational therapy after breaking her wrist inspired her to pursue a career in physical therapy.
3. Dr. Clemons initially felt unqualified to treat pelvic health issues but quickly realized the positive impact she could make in patients' lives.
4. She believes in taking a comprehensive approach to pelvic floor treatment by considering the entire body.
5. Dr. Clemons opened Breakaway Physical Therapy to provide specialized pelvic health care and orthopedic treatment.
6. She is passionate about mentoring other physical therapists in the field of pelvic health.

Quotes:

• "I just loved getting to know my therapist. And again, she made it so much fun."
• "It just hit me how impactful these changes were in these people's lives."
• "I was just amazed at what the body goes through and how we can be affected differently based on what happens."
• "If you really want to help someone from a pelvic floor perspective, you need to make sure that you're not only zooming into the pelvic floor, but that you're zooming out and looking at what's happening around the pelvis."
• "I want [physical therapists] to be able to have that incredible support and to go into the world of pelvic health and not feel like they don't have anyone to ask their questions or clinically talk about cases."
• "Being a mom of four, I have lived firsthand so many different pelvic health challenges."

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