What’s new with Running and Prolapse (POP)? Not only is it Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness month, but we also celebrated Global Running Day in early June. So for our next research round-up, let’s talk about what we can glean from recent studies that discuss the prevalence of POP in activities that involve running. What do we...
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I sat down with the folks at @original_strength for a hopeful chat about pregnancy recovery. A perfect way to kick off Mother’s Day weekend. Supporting those that give birth and the folks that help them get back to function and fitness. You can watch the video at Original Strength‘s youtube page following this link. Listen in and...
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Honored to be a guest on the EIM Practice Leadership Podcast with hosts and Movers and Mentors editors, Tim Reynolds, PT, DPT and Bryan Guzski, PT, DPT. We covered pushing pelvic health, and the physical therapy profession as a whole, toward more progressive programming. Being adaptable, and the link between failure and learning. More importantly,...
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Kegels Don’t seem to stop leaks with running. What gives? Asking for a friend. Short answer: They aren’t enough. Long Answer: Read on. One Size Does Not Fit All (Activities) Many female runners have tried Kegels without success. Here’s the deal, a one muscle solution will not meet the complex needs of an activity like...
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Running postpartum? Rotation is key! Often, postpartum mamas end up running with chests high, rotating through their upper chest and shoulders, and pump their arms to make it look like they are rotating. However, their belly buttons stay straight ahead (see pic on left). They have substituted this for the beautiful torso rotation you see...
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