Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed is a board certified doctor of physical medicine and rehabilitation. who was born and raised in New York. Dr. Ahmed is also a fellow of the Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a member of the International Pelvic Pain Society.

Dr. Ahmed is a contributing author to a textbook which is considered a staple during every Physiatrist’s training.  The fourth edition has been published in November of 2018. This full chapter title reference is: Ahmed T, Chan I:  “Pelvic Pain”,  which is included in, Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 4th edition by Frontera W,  Silver J, Rizzo T; Elsevier, Philadelphia.

In our talk about the hypertonic pelvic floor, Dr. Ahmed discusses: 

- what is a hypertonic pelvic floor

- who assesses it and how

- what treatment options are available

- some general tips for improving the overall health of the hypertonic pelvic floor

*Disclaimer: This podcast if for entertainment purposes, and is not a substitution for individualized medical advice. Please speak to your healthcare practitioner if you suspect a healthcare concern.