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CONTENTS features 46 RESOLVING WOUNDS OF CHILDBIRTH The aftereffects of childbirth can lead to instability, pain, and dysfunction to the pelvic area. Let's take a look at the ways manual therapy can help—particularly strategies for easing scars f rom cesarean-section deliveries. By Thomas Myers 56 PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION Understanding the physiology of pelvic fl oor dysfunction (PFD) and the options for treatment are important when treating clients. Clients who are on our tables tend to feel shame at the effects of PFD and may not want to talk about the subject—unless you're willing to introduce it. By Machelle Varma 46 64 STANDING GROUND WITH ANIMALS Presence, intention, and groundedness are essential as an animal bodyworker. Being grounded encourages nonverbal conversation and establishes trust. By Lola Michelin 68 REFLECTIONS ON TOUCH IN A DISTANCED WORLD "I haven't given a massage in more than 9 months," writes this author. Read his account of the "unf reedom" of not working and how he continues to learn about his practice even while away f rom it. By David M. Lobenstine 76 MY BODY SAID STOP Follow this author's contemplation on shutting down her practice—even after restarting early on during the pandemic—and what she misses most about touch. By Amanda Long L i s te n to T h e A B M P Po d c a s t a t a b m p.co m /p o d c a s t s o r w h e reve r yo u a cce s s yo u r favo r i te p o d c a s t s 3