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Dr Melissa Davidson
Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health
Clinical Educator
Certified Health Coach
Specialist physiotherapy care for women and men with pelvic health conditions
Consulting in Kinloch (Taupo), New Zealand; and via video telehealth. National and international enquiries welcome.
Training courses and professional support for health professionals
National and international online and in-person courses for: Pelvic Health Professionals; Musculoskeletal Professionals; and Professional Support
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Podcast Interview
Listen to Melissa chat with Michelle Lyons on the Celebrate Muliebrity Podcast
 
We discussed the importance of evidence-based practice in pelvic health physiotherapy, particularly regarding prolapse, pessaries, assessment of levator ani muscle avulsions, and muscle tone.
 
Melissa shared her experience developing the 'Lily' 3D pelvic model with Granville Biomedical for clinical and patient education, and discovering its effectiveness in helping patients understand complex medical concepts.
 
Listen on Apple or Spotify or your favourite podcasting app.
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Lily - Levator Ani Muscle Avulsion Model
 
The LILY - Levator Ani Muscle (LAM) Avulsion Model is designed to provide healthcare professionals, educators, and students with more detailed hands-on teaching and learning opportunities. The Lily Model includes a removable Levator Ani Muscle (LAM), a stand with a simulated coccyx, and is designed as a teaching tool to demonstrate pessary insertion/placement as well as palpation techniques to diagnose LAM avulsion.
 
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