10 Minute Tip #28: The Unlikely Relationship Between Pelvic Floor, Core, and Hips

10 Minute Tip 28: Our Best Piece of Advice for Pelvic Floor & Hernia Symptoms While Powerlifting

Pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, hernias, and diastasis recti are common conditions people of all ages and genders experience. You may be wondering if you can powerlift with pelvic floor or core dysfunction and our answer is almost -YES! 

In the final episode of our Pelvic Health month on the PRS Podcast, Drs. Breanne Maruca, PT, PRSCC, CLT, WCS, CF-L1 and Rori Alter, PT, PRSCC, SSC discuss the easiest way to not only identify your pelvic floor symptoms provocation, but also how to continue to make train progress while addressing your specific issues. 

Here are our best pieces of advice for managing incontinence, prolapse, hernias, and diastasis recti in barbell training and powerlifting:

  1. Keep a symptoms journal

  2. Lower your training fatigue while keeping intensity and volume in meaningful ranges

For the scoop on this, listen to our 10 Minute Tip episode and reach out to us if you need further help!

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

  1. #48 - Functional Anatomy of the Core & Pelvic Floor in Barbell Training with Dr. Breanne Maruca, PT, PRSCC, CLT, WCS (Podcast)

  2. #1 - Key Features of the PRS Sustainable Training Method: Bridging the Gap Between Barbell Training, Powerlifting, & Rehabilitation (Podcast)

  3. Progression without Regression: How to Adjust Training So Things Don't Go Awry! (Article)

  4. RPE in Powerlifting: What is RPE? + How to Use Rating of Perceived Exertion Optimally (Article)

  5. How to Manage Strength Training Fatigue in Your Barbell Training | Fatigue Management While Powerlifting (Article)

  6. Tracking Your Barbell Training: The Importance of RPE & E1rm in Reaching Your Goals in Powerlifting & Strength Training (Article)

 

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