Dr. Laura, a pelvic floor physical therapist with a decade of experience as well as advanced scoliosis training, breaks down what the pelvic floor actually is, what it does, and why everyone—regardless of gender, age, pregnancy history or fitness level.

From bladder and bowel control to breathing, core stability, sexual function, and lifting heavy weights, the pelvic floor plays a much bigger role in movement and daily life than most people realize.

If you move with intention, you are an athlete. In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Laura get personal about what it really looks like to train as athletes with scoliosis and spinal fusion.

From Olympic weightlifting to triathlon racing, Beth and Laura share how they support their spines while pursuing demanding athletic goals—and why scoliosis or fusion doesn’t automatically mean you have to stop doing the sports you love.

If you’re planning to have scoliosis surgery, seeing a scoliosis-specific physical therapist beforehand can make a meaningful difference in both surgical outcomes and recovery. While “prehab” is standard for many orthopedic surgeries like knee or hip replacements, it’s still rare in the scoliosis world. Listen in to learn why that needs to change.

Between years of training, professional expertise, and consistent movement practices, they discuss how pain can still show up—and how to respond to it with awareness, adaptability, and compassion rather than fear.

Dr. Laura and Dr. Beth share key takeaways from the Columbia University Pediatric Scoliosis Symposium, one of the leading interdisciplinary scoliosis conferences in the country.

They break down the most impactful sessions, emerging research, and evolving approaches to scoliosis care—spanning pediatrics, adults, surgery, bracing, physical therapy, mental health, and community support. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at where scoliosis care is headed and what clinicians and patients alike can learn from it.

For many people, access to a scoliosis-informed physical therapist is limited—this conversation breaks down how virtual care can bridge that gap. We discuss how scoliosis-specific assessments, movement analysis, and education can be done effectively online, and why virtual care often empowers clients to become more independent and confident in their movement routines.

Dr. Laura & Dr. Beth sit down with colleague Dr. Jenn Warren, a fellow scoliosis-specialized physical therapist & endurance athlete to dismantle fear of movement with scoliosis. Dr. Jenn shares why this approach is outdated, unsupported by research, and often harmful.