August 11, 2022
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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July 24, 2022
Weight training and prolapse-is it OK? Asking for a friend. Short Answer: Yes. Long answer: keep reading. A No-No? Heavy weight training activities like CrossFit© are often No-No’s in the conversation around pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Many women are advised to avoid these strenuous loads during pregnancy and beyond due to a potential for POP. […]
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June 18, 2022
Q: Which Ab exercises are safe for prolapse? Asking for a friend. A: Short answer: It depends. Long Answer: Keep Reading. The Long Answer I wish I had a magic formula, but there isn’t one! Any exercise can be a bugger to prolapse or support it. Over-focus on exercises that target the abdomen may not […]
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June 9, 2022
Let’s talk about return to running with prolapse! Activities with high impact forces can be tricky in the presence of a pelvic organ prolapse. We want to limit those forces and prepare for them as we recover from a pregnancy. However, integrating strategies to keep those forces inside the tolerance of the active (muscle) and […]
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June 5, 2022
June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month, but I’m officially declaring it Prolapse Hope month! It’s a good time to share some #educatedhope to help ladies out who are getting their info from ye ole internet, which may be generating more fear than hope. Kicking it off with some info to help ease your mind…. Info to […]
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May 24, 2022
Q: What are your thoughts on the use of pelvic floor weights-Yay or Nay? Would they build load tolerance? Asking for a friend. A: Short answer: Not a fan, but it can have it’s place in a comprehensive program. Long answer: Keep reading. A Brief History of Pelvic Floor Weights The use of pelvic floor […]
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May 12, 2022
Q: Is there ever a situation where leaks with lifting is okay? Asking for a friend A: Short answer: A very contextualized yes. Long answer: Keep reading. The CrossFit Open always brings these questions to my inbox, and DMs. I get sent links to reels and tiktoks either downplaying it, accepting it, celebrating it, or […]
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January 24, 2022
This podcast was a blast, and thought provoking. I am regularly inspired by the ladies in this conversation- @sandyhiltonpt, @loriforner (not pictured), and @bkennaway. And grateful to @timreynolds10 for having the awesome idea to pursue and collect the stories of leaders in the field in their book @moversandmentors. My favorite question in this conversation was our ‘favorite failures’. If you are a #dptstudent or […]
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September 7, 2021
Hey everyone! After the mother load of transitions this spring/summer- new job, move, house sale/hunt, firstborn to uni- I am just coming up for air! Wanted to share my conversation with the amazing @celestpereiraphysio on her new podcast #loveatfirstscience. We chatted about the link of breath to so many systems for pelvic health, athletics and beyond! Follow the […]
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June 28, 2021
Introduction to the podcast from Dr. Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT: Anyone else have a love-hate relationship with social media? 🙋♀️🙋♀️~In Part 2 of this interview with @juliewiebept we discuss all the things!👉 Her unique career path👉 A love-hate relationship with social media👉 The evolution of her online courses👉 Her decision to move into teaching👉 And much more!~Check […]
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