This Vaginal Vestibule Discovery Changed My Physical Therapy Practice

the vaginal vestibule | anatomy, purpose and breakdown

By: Julie Sarton, PT, DPT, WCS

Let’s Talk About The Vaginal Vestibule!

The vestibule is a structure that most of us don’t pay attention to until something happens with it (sounds familiar, right?)⁣⁣

In this video, you’ll learn:⁣⁣
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1. What is the vaginal vestibule? (definition & anatomy)⁣⁣
2. What it is created from? (tissue breakdown)⁣⁣
3. My HUGE “aha!” moment (changed my practice as a clinician)⁣⁣
4. What is the purpose of this structure? ⁣⁣
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This video also covers why how vaginal vestibule pain is diagnosed and treated and interstitial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome) are commonly coined as “evil twins”.⁣⁣
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That’s all for now, Pelvic Healing family! Sending well wishes to you and your loved ones.


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