Did you know that our PTs can treat more than just your pelvic floor?!
You probably already know that in addition to a pelvic floor assessment, every evaluation at Lady Bird Physical Therapy includes a full body functional movement screen. But did you know that each and every one of our staff therapists is trained to treat the entire musculoskeletal system?
It’s true! Before specializing in the field of pelvic health, Dr. Shannon, Dr. Liz, Dr. Elizabeth and Dr. Sam all practiced in outpatient orthopedic settings. This means that each physical therapist has a background in treating every part of the body from head to toe (literally!)
Some of the most common complaints we hear from our postpartum folks are neck and shoulder pain (from lots of feeding/holding little ones), low back pain, foot and knee pain. While you may think that a pelvic floor PT’s are only interested in treating your pelvis, our goal is to treat YOU!, not just a piece of you.
Some conditions you might not know your pelvic floor PT can help with:
Migraines/chronic headaches/ dizziness
Neck pain
Jaw pain
Shoulder pain (rotator cuff, posture related, shoulder girdle pain etc)
Rib pain
Overuse injuries of upper extremity (carpal tunnel, tennis elbow)
Knee pain
Foot and ankle pain
Plantar fasciitis
Gait dysfunction
Balance impairments
Get to know a little bit about each of our staff PT’s!
Every therapist has their own unique treatment style, training and specialities within the scope of orthopedics. Learn more about each of them below:
Dr. Shannon
Certified in the Fascial Distortion Model of Manual Therapy
Worked in Orthopedics for 9 years before coming to Lady Bird PT and transitioning into pelvic health
Favorite orthopedic diagnosis to treat: neck pain
Dr. Liz
Board-Certified orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Completed a post-graduate program in Manual Therapy
Worked at an outpatient orthopedic clinic for 4 years before coming to Lady Bird PT and transitioning into pelvic health
Favorite orthopedic diagnoses to treat: knee pain, low back pain, and any kind of chronic pain conditions
Dr. Elizabeth
Board- Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Completed a post-graduate residency program in orthopedics in Sports Medicine
Has been involved in spine research and worked in a spine specific clinic
Favorite orthopedic diagnoses to treat: any return to exercise (after baby, after injury, after some time off, etc), back pain, and hip pain
Dr. Sam
Has treated patients from 0-104 years old!
Has treated orthopedic patients in California, Washington, Arizona and Texas!
Favorite orthopedic diagnoses to treat: low back & hip pain, nerve pain
FAQs about orthopedic treatment
Can you treat two areas of the body at once?
Absolutely. Postpartum healing and knee pain? We’ve got you. Leaking and a calf strain? No problem. Neck pain and C-section recovery? Our pleasure.
Will my visit look different than I’m used to?
Nope! You’ll still be seen by your physical therapist for 55 minutes of 1:1 care, catered especially to your needs. Treatments will likely include a combination of education, manual therapy, exercise, and homework prescription.
Whether you’re looking for a more generalized “tune up”, or you want to come back and see your favorite therapist for an acute injury we are always more than happy to help our patients get back on the road to pain free movement.
Want to get scheduled? Give us a call at (512) 766-2649 or email us at contact@ladybirdpt.com
This post was written by Dr. Liz Cote, PT, DPT, OCS. Liz (she/her) earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Movement Science at the University of Vermont in 2014. She went on to earn her doctorate in physical therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts in 2018.
Liz moved to Austin after graduating and never looked back. She earned a Manual Therapy Certification in 2019, and went on to become a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist shortly thereafter. With four years of experience in treating a variety of orthopedic and pelvic health patients, Liz is excited to use her knowledge, experience and clinical brain to support folks through their pregnancies and postpartum recoveries.
When not rocking it as a physical therapist in the clinic, Liz enjoys exploring Austin, paddleboarding, trashy reality TV, spending time with friends and family and watching her favorite sports teams- the New England Patriots and Boston Bruins!