ATHLETIC INCONTINENCE
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PHYSICAL THERAPY, PELVIC FLOOR Thomas Duer WELLNESS WEDNESDAY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PHYSICAL THERAPY, PELVIC FLOOR Thomas Duer

ATHLETIC INCONTINENCE

Athletic incontinence is urinary incontinence ONLY experienced during athletics or sport. About 40-50% of female athletes report athletic incontinence, many of whom have not had children! The most common movements that cause athletic incontinence are deadlifts, squats, jumping, and running. Leakage tends to happen with more weight on the bar, higher impact (like a higher or longer jump), and under fatigue (at the end of a workout). What do all these movement patterns have in common? They cause more STRESS on the pelvic floor and increase the intra-abdominal PRESSURE (the pressure within the abdomen resulting from the interaction of the abdominal wall and internal organs).

How can you learn to address athletic incontinence? 

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AN INTRODUCTION TO ALL THINGS PELVIC FLOOR!
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, RECOVERY LOUNGE, EXERCISE RECOVERY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, PELVIC FLOOR Thomas Duer WELLNESS WEDNESDAY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, RECOVERY LOUNGE, EXERCISE RECOVERY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, PELVIC FLOOR Thomas Duer

AN INTRODUCTION TO ALL THINGS PELVIC FLOOR!

Have you ever been curious about pelvic floor physical therapy? Never heard of it, perhaps? Or thought it was just for your Grandma? This blog series is going to serve as an introduction to the basics of all things pelvic floor including a look into a typical treatment session, common pelvic floor conditions, and how a pelvic floor therapist (like me!) can help you navigate pelvic floor health.  

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