Tips for Return to Running with Prolapse
May 24, 2017
I got a chance to have a chat with @femfusionfitness and talk about a few of my favorite things #prolapse#running ##pelvichealth#returntoplay! Check it out!
read postWhat Is A Hypertonic (Tight) Pelvic Floor?
February 1, 2016
What does the term hypertonic pelvic floor mean across multiple populations-pediatrics, neuro, orthopedics and pelvic health? Let’s start a new conversation.
read postTips For Runners Who Leak
December 7, 2015
“How do you treat incontinence in female runners?” is probably one of the questions I get the most. It even came up recently during a live webinar for pediatric professionals. Here are some tips I shared for altering a runners form to address leaks during a run. Leaning into the run from the ankles to […]
read postHow Should You Breathe?
December 2, 2015
The umbrella breath cue provides a visual for opening the ribcage to the front, back and sides. This promotes a balance of the muscles involved in breathing, and optimizes the action of the diaphragm to set up the pistoning interplay between the pressure system (IAP) and TA and Pelvic Floor. For more information on the […]
read postQ and A: Isn’t the Piston Approach just a Kegel Plus Breath?
December 29, 2014
The idea of the Piston is a component of a larger system that I teach. I hope it will steer folks toward a functional and relationship based approach to pelvic health and understanding of the role of the pelvic floor as a partnere in movement and performance. Some have asked but isn’t it just a kegel […]
read postIntegrative Programming for Female Runners with Incontinence
May 30, 2013
An alternative kick to running for females who experience incontinence with exercise is a hike up an incline. The benefits are multiple. First, it provides an intense workout without the impact loading on one leg experienced in running. Also, it provides an integrated activity that optimizes the intra-abdominal pressure system, the diaphragm/pelvic floor relationship, and […]
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