86: What You Need to Know about Running and Pelvic Floor Health, with Dr. Amanda Fisher

Tread Lightly Podcast

Don’t skip this episode just yet - every runner, male, female, non-binary, parents, child-free, etc can learn from Dr. Amanda Fisher!

In this episode, Dr. Fisher explores how your pelvic floor impacts your running, including hip and groin injuries, bladder control while running, and even the runner’s trots. We have received many questions about these topics and felt it best to bring on an expert about running and your pelvic floor.

Discussion points are:

• What is your pelvic floor and why does it matter for running?
• Does running strengthen or weaken the pelvic floor?
• What are symptoms of a dysfunctional pelvic floor?
• Are kegel exercises appropriate for all runners?
• What to expect when you visit a pelvic floor PT
• Do yoga or Pilates help your pelvic floor?
• How to strengthen your pelvic floor for running after childbirth?
• How to manage if you pee yourself while running

You can connect with Dr. Fisher: www.empoweryourpelvis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower.your.pelvis/

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