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Running Postpartum: Overcoming Incontinence Challenges

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Nov 8, 2024

Running Postpartum: Overcoming Incontinence Challenges

Leaking when you run after having a baby is common, but it doesn't have to stay. The three things we check before a postpartum mom gets back to running.

our favorite hip mobility exercise for your back, hip and pelvic pain

Pelvic Floor HealthExercise & Fitness

Dr. Brooke Miller·Feb 26, 2021

our favorite hip mobility exercise for your back, hip and pelvic pain

Box sitting is our favorite exercise for hip mobility. How to find your range, build strength in it, and control it to help back, hip and pelvic pain.

Exercise & Fitness

Dr. Brooke Miller·Feb 13, 2021

strength exercises for avid walkers

Walking is great, but it isn't enough on its own. Four strength exercises for walkers: eccentric single-leg squats, side planks, calf raises and step-ups.

The best way to avoid overuse injuries with running

Exercise & Fitness

Dr. Brooke Miller·Feb 4, 2021

The best way to avoid overuse injuries with running

Runners fall into three types. Find yours, then use the off-season to build the strength that keeps overuse injuries from cutting your next season short.

Why we shouldn’t wait until 6 weeks postpartum to exercise

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Jan 16, 2021

Why we shouldn’t wait until 6 weeks postpartum to exercise

The 6-week check-up isn't a starting line for exercise. Why gentle, guided movement can begin sooner after birth, and what to focus on first.

A Quick Guide to Online Running Shoe Shopping

Exercise & Fitness

Dr. Brooke Miller·Jan 6, 2021

A Quick Guide to Online Running Shoe Shopping

Buying running shoes online? What heel drop, midsole material, weight and support mean, so you can pick a shoe for fit and comfort, not just looks.

A deadlift a day keeps back pain away. A note on why everyone should deadlift.

Exercise & FitnessPain Management

Dr. Brooke Miller·Jan 4, 2021

A deadlift a day keeps back pain away. A note on why everyone should deadlift.

Are deadlifts bad for your back? Done with good form and built up gradually, they're one of the best tools for low back pain. Here's why, and how to start.

how to safely and effectively return to planks postpartum

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Jul 22, 2020

how to safely and effectively return to planks postpartum

Planks are one of the last exercises to return after a baby or a C-section. What to watch for, and a step-by-step progression back to a full plank.

exercise for new moms to decrease injury and avoid burnout

Pelvic Floor HealthExercise & Fitness

Dr. Brooke Miller·Jan 10, 2020

exercise for new moms to decrease injury and avoid burnout

Getting back to exercise as a new mom? How to build a foundation, give yourself grace and set goals that avoid injury and burnout.

Breath and Pregnancy: 3 Ways Breath Affects Your Fitness

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Mar 26, 2019

Breath and Pregnancy: 3 Ways Breath Affects Your Fitness

Holding your breath to push through a lift raises pressure on your belly and pelvic floor. A pelvic floor PT explains how to breathe instead while pregnant.

Three Less Common “Things To Avoid” During Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise

Pelvic Floor HealthPregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Brooke Miller·Jul 9, 2018

Three Less Common “Things To Avoid” During Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise

Exercise is good for you in pregnancy and postpartum. Three less obvious warning signs to watch for while you train, and what to do when you notice them.

top 3 myths surrounding pregnancy and exercise

Pregnancy & PostpartumExercise & Fitness

Dr. Brooke Miller·Feb 9, 2018

top 3 myths surrounding pregnancy and exercise

Is it safe to exercise while pregnant? Three common myths, including the 140 bpm heart rate rule, and the benefits of staying active for you and your baby.

how to best warm up before exercise to avoid injury

Exercise & Fitness

Dr. Brooke Miller·Dec 30, 2017

how to best warm up before exercise to avoid injury

A warm-up isn't a stretch on the floor. How to warm up before exercise with dynamic, task-specific moves that get you ready and help prevent injury.