DuringthisPridemonth,thisauthorwouldlike toacknowledgeandcelebratetherichdiversity, resilience,andstrengthoftheLGBTQIA+community AtNumotion,werecognizethattrueinclusionmeans creatingspaceswhereeverypersonfeelsseen, heard,andvaluedforwhotheyare.
Prideismorethanacelebration it'sa reminderoftheongoingjourneytowardequality andtheimportanceofstandinginsolidaritywith oneanother Wehonortheadvocatesand trailblazerswhohavepavedthewayandcontinue toinspireprogresseveryday.
Thismonth,andeverymonth,wereaffirmour commitmenttofosteringanenvironmentofrespect, support,andempowermentforallindividuals, regardlessofsexualorientationorgenderidentity Together,wecancontinuetobuildaworldwhere everyonehasthefreedomtoliveauthentically
TheNuPrideNetworkexiststofosterasafeand supportivespaceforallmembersandalliestofeel acceptedandheardthroughexpressionofshared challengesandsuccesses Thegoalistobring togetherallhumanstoshareinkindnessand continuetobuildequalityforall,throughdiscussion, educationandimpactfulchange.
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MSAMSpotlight:MichelleFritz YouhaveauniquecertificationasaPTwithpelvicflooremphasis;willyouexplainwhattheroleofa pelvicfloortherapistis?
“PelvicHealthphysicaltherapistshavespecializationintreatingbladder,bowel,andpregnancy-related conditions Thisincludesdiagnoseslikepelvicorganprolapse,pelvicpain,sexualdysfunction,fecal/urinary incontinence,constipation,andoveractivebladderaswellascoreweakness(andmanyothers) We’re trainedinbothexternalandinternalpelvicassessment,thoughmanyconditionscanbetreatedwithout internalwork.
ApelvichealthPTconsiderstheentirebody howposture,strength,mobility,andmovementpatterns contributetotheirsymptoms Throughtargetedexercisesandhands-ontechniquesinconjunctionwith bowel/bladder/pelviceducation,wehelptoretrainthebrain-bodyconnectiontofunctionmoreeffectively andreduceoreliminatesymptoms”
Whatmadeyoudecidetotransitionfromaphysicaltherapist,toaspecialtycredentialedPT?
“Pelvichealthconditionsareincrediblycommonbutstillunder-recognizedandunderserved.Ibeganmy careerinhomecarefocusingongeriatrics,thenmovedtooutpatientPT,whereIhadamentorwhowasa pelvichealthPT Oncesheshowedmehowconnectedthepelvicfloorwastotherestofthebody,it completelychangedmyclinicalperspective evensomethingascommonaslowbackpaincanbenefit fromproperdeepcoreandpelvicflooractivation Ithenchosetopursueandcompletecertificationsin pelvichealthphysicaltherapyaswellasobstetricshealthphysicaltherapythroughtheAmericanPhysical TherapyAssociation(APTA).
Ifoundsomuchfulfillmentinempoweringpatientstotakeownershipoftheirhealth,especiallywhen helpingthemnavigatesensitiveissuesthatareoftenoverlookedormisunderstood”
HowhasyourknowledgeasapelvicfloorPThelpedyouinyourroleasanMSAM?Howisitdifferent?
“I’mcompletelycomfortablediscussingpelvichealthwithanyone andthatincludescatheterization My backgroundhelpsmeapproachconversationswithempathy,whichputsclientsmoreatease. Thebiggestdifferenceisshiftingfromdirectpatientcaretoasupportrole,whereIstillgettohelppeople.I amstillproblem-solving,educating,andconnectingclientsandreferrerswithresources,butthrougha differentlens Ilovebeingabletousemyclinicalbraininanewway”
Asafellowclinician,Itrulyunderstandthetransitionfromacliniciantoasalesrole.Whathasbeenthe mosteye-openingaspectofbeinganMSAM?
“Themosteye-openingaspectofbeinganMSAMhasbeenrealizingjusthowimpactfulastrongclinical backgroundisinthemedicalsalesworld.Beingabletospeakthesamelanguageasprovidersandtruly understandapatient’sneedsbuildsinstanttrust I’velearnedthatsalesisn’taboutpushingaproduct it’s aboutofferingasolutionthatgenuinelyimprovescare”
FunfactaboutY.O.U.thattherestoftheteam maybesurprisedtolearn:“Iamalivingorgan donor--Idonatedakidneytomybrotherin 2022”
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Favemovie:“Ican’tchoosejustone!The ShawshankRedemption,Parasite,American HistoryX,PrideandPrejudice(2005,obviously!).”
Favepodcast:“I’mabookgirlie-physicaland audiobooksalike Iaverage2-3booksperweek thankstoallthewindshieldtimeforwork Lately, I’mobsessingoverFredrikBachman Ijustmet himatabooksigningforhisnewnovelMy Friends,whichIhighlyrecommendtoanyone lookingforabookrec.”
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Guiltypleasure:“NetflixrealityshowslikeLoveis BlindandTheUltimatum They’reabsolute trainwrecks,butIcan’tlookaway”
BeingHeumann Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist by Judy Heumann, is a powerful and inspiring read for anyone passionate about inclusion, advocacy, and the power of community.
Judy Heumann, often called the “mother of the disability rights movement,” shares her personal journey of fighting for equal rights and access for people with disabilities From her early struggles to attend public school to her leadership in landmark disability legislation, Judy’s story is both deeply personal and profoundly universal
Being Heumann is not only an eyeopening look at the challenges people with disabilities face, but also a celebration of resilience, determination, and the importance of using your voice to create change This book is recommended for anyone looking to better understand the history of disability rights and to be inspired by the remarkable impact one person can have.
MedicalSupplyMen&TheirBabies TheMedSupplyteamhasrecentlygrownbysomanytinyfingers,andsomanytinytoes!Ramiro, JB,Leif,andFabianeachwelcomedtheirtiniestadditionswithinthepastfewmonths.Congratulationsto eachofthesegentlemanontheirgrowingfamilies!
Becomingaparentforthefirst/second/thirdtimeisatrulyspecialmilestone,andweareexcited tocelebratethisjoyfulchapterintheirlives Welookforwardtohearingaboutsleeplessnights,first smiles,andallthememorablemomentsthatcomewithparenthood Congratulationstoalltheprouddads;yourNumotionfamilyishonoredtoshareyourjourney!
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CathCollaboration AstheMedicalSupplyEducator,IhavetheesteemedprivilegeofpartneringwithMSAMstoprovide clinical,research-basededucationtoclinicians;Iliketoconsidermyselfan“accessory”totheMedical SupplyTeam(andit’sevidentIvalue“accessories”!)
IrecentlypartneredwithJennyMillerforawhirlwindtriptoElPasoandNewMexico,whereIprovided educationto3ofJenny’srehabaccounts Occupationaltherapists,physicaltherapists,speechtherapists, nurse’s,andcasemanagersfilledthespacetolearnabouttheconnectionbetweenintermittent catheterizationandwheelchairconfiguration,completewithdemonstrationsusingadaptiveequipment (therapistsLOVEgadgets,especiallyOTs!).
HavingtheopportunitytospendafewdayswithJennyinthefieldexposedaninvaluableskillset, furtherprovingthatpartneringwithcliniciansandprovidingeducationleadstobusinessopportunities I saw,(first-hand!)Jenny’screativesalestacticsandgo-getter(withtheidealamountofintensity!) personality Iwitnessedhertakenames,collectcontactinformation,schedulemeetings,andsheeven somehowmanagedtoarrangeanimpromptupatientconsultforme,duringacoldcall.
WhenItellyoumybucketwasfilledafterthosefewdays,I’mtruly,deeplysincere!WhenIcheckedmy e-mailaftermyplanelandedbackinDallas,Ihad3e-mailsfromcliniciansfromthevariousrehabs; communicationhasbeenongoingandI’vebeenaskedtospeakatsupportgroupsaswell!
WhenJennywasaskedabouttheadventureinthedesert,shestated,“Therehasbeensomuch momentumandenthusiasmaroundhavingLeahinthefield,tothepointwhereclinicianswereteasingthe otherswhodidn’tattendthetrainingthattheymissedout,anditwasthebesttrainingthey’vehadfrom ANYONE!ThelayerofconfidenceandeducationthatIfeelI’mabletoprovidehasexponentiallyimproved myrehabskills.WhenInowtalktoCM’s,OT’s,PT’sandothercliniciansInowfeelmyknowledgeisrobustand I’mabletonavigateaconsultationinawholenewmanner Whilewewenttovisitfacilitiesthatuse NumotionandhavetakentheExcellenceProgram,weindependentlymadethemeetingrequestandheld ourowninthisformat Itwasacuttingedgeexperienceforall!”
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