Today I’m joined exercise physiologist, Courtney Polock who runs an online exercise physiology clinic specialising in women’s health and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Many people assume you only need to think about your pelvic floor health when pregnant, but that simply isn’t true. Hormones and eating disorders can have a huge impact on pelvic floor health and function, which is why I’m so excited to talk to Courtenay today.
In this episode Courtenay and I discuss:
- What the pelvic floor is and what it does
- Common signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction
- Why Kegel exercises simply aren’t enough for a strong pelvic floor
- The impact of hormonal fluctuations and low energy availability on pelvic floor strength
- Factors that increase your risk for pelvic floor dysfunction
- How eating disorders can weaken the pelvic floor
- What breathing techniques are best to optimise pelvic floor activation (and which breathing techniques to avoid)
- How to prime your pelvic floor so you stay strong and continent during your workouts
You can follow Courtenay online at @her.exercise.physiology or check out her website to view her services and book a consultation.
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