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  1. Running Mechanics and Pelvic Floor Health | Image Courtesy of Dulcey Lima via Unsplash

    Running Mechanics and Pelvic Floor Health: The Impact of Footwearhttps://feminapt.com/blog/running-mechanics-and-pelvic-floor-health-the-impact-of-footwear

    Did You Know That Proper Footwear Can Improve Your Running Mechanics and Pelvic Floor Health? How Do My Feet Impact My Pelvic Floor When I Run? If you are a runner, you tend to look for ways to improve your running. If you’re thinking about starting up...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Stephany Tritt, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  2. Steps to return to running in postpartum | image courtesy of sam chaffin via unsplash

    Blog: A Safe Return to Running and Impact Activities in Postpartumhttps://feminapt.com/blog/blog-return-to-running-in-postpartum

    impact strength, endurance, and ability to absorb ground reaction forces that are required to safely return to running. Your growing belly changes your posture, your hormones are making your joints more flexible, and some amount of deconditioning is...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Debbie Dy, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  3. returning to running postpartum

    7 Tips for Returning to Running Postpartumhttps://feminapt.com/blog/7-tips-for-returning-to-running-postpartum

    Are You Thinking of Returning to Running Postpartum? There is not a magic time frame as each person recovers differently and the most important thing is to listen to your body. For healthy uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries the American College...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  4. Image credit: Kasia Gondek - Selfie taken on one of my 18-mile long runs leading up to Boston Marathon, sporting my Boston Marathon running hat from the last time I did the race in 2014!

    Road to Boston Marathon Part 2: 10 Strength, Conditioning, and Balance Exercises for Marathon Runnershttps://feminapt.com/blog/road-to-boston-marathon-part-2-10-strength-conditioning-and-balance-exercises-for-marathon-runners

    endurance in transverse abdominis, hip flexors, obliques, shoulder stabilizers. This movement mimics the last part of your running stride which is important for propelling you forward. 3-way lunges (anterior, lateral, and posterior): improves dynamic...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCS
    • Category: Blog

  5. How Is Your Running Changed After Childbirth?https://feminapt.com/blog/how-is-your-running-changed-after-childbirth

    What studies say about returning to running as postpartum exercise Most of the therapists in our office are moms, and we intimately understand wanting to get back to exercise after delivery. Caution should be taken when returning to running postpartum...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  6. Training for the Boston Marathon and First Female Runners of the Boston Marathon | Image Courtesy of Malik Skysgaard via Unsplash

    Kasia's Road to The Boston Marathon Part 1: A Tribute to Its First Female Runners https://feminapt.com/blog/kasia-s-road-to-the-boston-marathon-and-a-tribute-to-its-first-female-runners

    International Marathon (CIM) in Sacramento, all the way back in December 2019! Due to the Covid pandemic, the majority of running races in 2020 and 2021 had been postponed or canceled, and they accepted qualifying entries back to 2019. Normally, I would...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCS
    • Category: Blog
  7. returning to activity and sport postpartum

    Safely Returning to Activity and Sport | Postpartum Recovery Series - Part 1https://feminapt.com/blog/safely-returning-to-activity-and-sport-postpartum-recovery-pt-1

    home). In addition, we test your balance and ability to perform dynamic movements on one leg, which is very important for running and most sports activities. We also want to make sure you are breathing appropriately during exercise to help manage...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  8. when to start exercising postpartum

    Motherly | When To Start Exercising Postpartum: New Guidelines Aimed at Protecting Your Pelvic Floorhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/motherly/motherly-when-to-start-exercising-postpartum-new-guidelines-aimed-at-protecting-your-pelvic-floor

    guidelines in 2019, which recommends that most people who’ve given birth should wait to do high-impact exercises like running until 3 to 6 months postpartum, at the earliest. This can reduce the risk of health conditions like hernias, muscle tears,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Motherly
  9. symptoms of a weak pelvic floor

    Runner's World Asks Heather Jeffcoat About Symptoms of a Weak Pelvic Floorhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/runners-world/runner-s-world-asks-heather-jeffcoat-about-symptoms-of-a-weak-pelvic-floor

    from the trail, race advice, and more. When Laura Williams Bustos, M.S. wanted to learn more about the connection between running and a healthy pelvic floor, I was glad to offer my insights as a licensed Physical Therapist. Here are some excerpts from...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Runner's World

  10. runninghttps://feminapt.com/site-index/running

    • Type: Tag
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
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What Our Patients Say About Their Journey

Testimonial by Fritzette H.

I went to Heather after the birth of my third child. It was lucky, really, that I was referred to her, because my doctor had referred me to a surgeon for a possible hysterectomy or pelvic wall rebuild. Thankfully, I went to Heather before undergoing either surgery, she was able to fix the problem. She has studied extensively in women's health--even written a book about it--and was able to diagnose my problem, suggest a course of treatment (6 weeks), and then follow...

Testimonial by Amanda W.

Heather's unique physical therapy program literally changed my life! After years of struggling with vaginismus, a condition that made it impossible for me to have intercourse and very difficult to use tampons without pain, a gynecologist referred me to Heather. I was nervous for my first appointment, but Heather's professional and friendly demeanor put me at ease. She did a great job explaining each technique she was using to help my muscles relax. Heather uses a...

Testimonial by A.W., age 32

I wanted to let you know that my pelvic floor held strong and gave me no trouble whatsoever in my trail race this morning (12 miles)! In a way, I felt like I ran better than ever because my core feels so rock solid from all the exercises you have me doing. That was especially valuable on the technical downhill - I just flew down the trail because I had confidence in my balance and form. Thank you for helping me get back to doing what I love. -- A.W., age 32 (completed...

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