Your pelvic floor might need some support

I (Heather) am curious what you think about when you read or hear “Pelvic floor health”. Maybe a pregnant runner, or postpartum parent returning to report after birthing a child? Maybe someone who is peeing every time they run or jump…or sneeze? And maybe you think the latter is only applicable to the former. But, research and clinicians who practice in this space (women’s sports and health, physical therapy, coaching) have shown us that pelvic floor issues show up across many sports, ages, and seasons of life.

Any athlete (or person) could have pelvic issues for a number of reasons. This is common in perinatal and postpartum athletes, and pelvic health issue like urinary incontinence is

They are not just peeing when you run (or jump or sneeze or cough or all of the above), though that is certainly a reason to get some support!

Pelvic floor issues that may impact your sport and/or daily life also include tightness, weakness, urgency (to go to the bathroom), incontinence (urinary and/or bowel), and pain with movement or other...activities!

Pelvic floor specialist and physical therapist

We wanted to have this conversation because we know there are too many athletes struggling with pelvic floor issues, without realizing it, and/or without seeking help because they’ve become so normalized.

While these issues may feel common in women’s sports, they’re not normal. And there are clinicians here ready to help!

Mbong is one of our Lane 9 clinicians, and is ready to support YOU as an athlete, so you can do the movement you love without any of the issues above.

Maybe you're feeling these things, or maybe your clients are talking about these issues, and you need a solid referral source. That's what we're here for!

Connect with Mbong Henry DPT and other physical therapists in our network, anytime, via Lane9Project.org/directory.

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