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Michelle Lyons
PT, MISCP
Michelle Lyons PT, MISCP, is a graduate of University College Dublin, Ireland, with over eighteen years experience working in women's health. She is currently living and working in Connecticut as Women's Health coordinator for Access Rehab Centers, one of the largest therapy providers in New England.
At Access Rehab Centers, Michelle designed and implemented their women's health programs, including pre and post partum care, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction and colorectal health, menopausal wellness, spinal dysfunction, TMJ/headache pain and a breast cancer rehab program, which incorporates manual therapy, lymphedema management and specific exercise prescription. A firm believer in integrative healthcare, she incorporates therapeutic Pilates, yoga and lifestyle advice into her treatment protocols.
Michelle has appeared in local newspapers, radio and television programs speaking on women's health issues. She has presented programs in Ireland, Canada and the U.S. including The Wise Woman weekend, The International Herbal Symposium and The New England Women's Herbal Conference and for the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
Courses with Michelle Lyons
Browse Course CatalogProstate Cancer Survivorship
Presented by Michelle Lyons, PT, MISCP
Prostate Cancer Survivorship
How can rehabilitation professionals approach the complex physical and psychosocial impacts of prostate cancer survivorship in their patients? This course, with Michelle Lyons, provides background on treatment options for prostate cancer and the implications during episodes of rehabilitation treatment. The course begins by describing the treatment options available for prostate cancer in detail, and by explaining the practical implications for therapy. The course also provides important background on the effects of prostate cancer on the body that are important for therapists working with this population to understand. Finally, in the last chapter, Michelle Lyons demonstrates and discusses key exercises for patients recovering from prostate cancer.
Breast Cancer Survivorship
Presented by Michelle Lyons, PT, MISCP
Breast Cancer Survivorship
How can rehabilitation professionals approach the complex physical and psychosocial impacts of breast cancer survivorship in their patients? This course, with Michelle Lyons, provides background on treatment options for breast cancer and the implications during episodes of rehabilitation treatment. The course begins by describing the treatment options available for breast cancer in detail, and by explaining the practical implications for therapy. The course also provides important background on the effects of breast cancer on the body that are important for therapist working with this population to understand. The course concludes with a demonstration chapter, where Michelle Lyons demonstrates and discusses key exercises for patients recovering from breast cancer.
Understanding Prolapse
Presented by Michelle Lyons, PT, MISCP
Understanding Prolapse
This course, with Michelle Lyons, discusses the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) within the context of pelvic rehabilitation specialist practice. The course begins by describing the relevant anatomy and systems involved in POP, as well as the risk factors for developing POP. The course also covers the evidence base for treatment options, from conservative approaches to surgical interventions. Emphasis is placed on the role of the pelvic rehabilitation specialist in specific clinical scenarios.
Understanding Endometriosis
Presented by Michelle Lyons, PT, MISCP
Understanding Endometriosis
This course, with Michelle Lyons, is designed to acknowledge and describe the prevalence and impact of endometriosis, and the implications for pelvic rehabilitation specialists. The course begins by review the treatment options (and their implications) available to endometriosis patients, and goes on to describe the 'Evil Triplet Syndrome' of Endometriosis, Interstitial Cystitis and Pudendal Neuralgia. Participants will develop an understanding of the role of the pelvic rehab specialist in managing pelvic pain and genito-urinary dysfunction.
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