the period of the period.

SE1 EP4: Pelvic floor health & leak free impact & lifting exercise.

March 29, 2021 Kelly McNulty/ Helen Keeble/ Amal Hassan/ Elizabeth Davies Season 1 Episode 4
the period of the period.
SE1 EP4: Pelvic floor health & leak free impact & lifting exercise.
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On this episode I am joined by I am joined by Helen Keeble, a physiotherapist who specializes in pelvic health, Dr. Amal Hassan, a sports and exercise medicine doctor, and Elizabeth Davies a women's fitness coach. Together, Helen, Amal and Elizabeth recently created Umi Health to offer online advice and education about female pelvic health to every woman, everywhere. This episode opens the conversation surrounding a vital, but often overlooked area of our bodies – the pelvic floor, as we discuss why all women should be aware of their pelvic floor health, how pelvic floor dysfunction might influence performance and how we can resolve and even prevent pelvic floor issues from occurring.
 
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Resources: Helen Keeble: Insta : @helenkeeblephysio  | Dr Amal Hassan: Insta: @sportexercise_dr_amal | Elizabeth Davies: Insta: @themummycoach.co.uk 

Additional resources: https://www.squeezyapp.com/ | https://thepogp.co.uk/

Season 1 of the podcast is kindly sponsored by Umi Health. Umi Health are on a mission to make pelvic health accessible to every woman, everywhere. Exclusively for the listeners Umi Health are offering a 7-day free trial - all you need to do is go to their website and enter the code PERIOD at either sign up or upgrade. For more information: www.umi-health.com| Insta @umihealth | Twitter: @HealthUmi | Facebook: @UmiHealthLtd

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*Disclaimer: Material and content discussed on  The Period of The Period Podcast are intended for general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice*.

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Intro & background
What do we mean by 'pelvic health'?
The pelvic floor - anatomy, function and importance!
Signs & symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction & prevalence in active women & female athletes
The science behind leaking during exercise
Should we be doing lifting and impact exercise based on this?
The impact of pelvic floor dysfunction on performance & training
Advice to women experiencing pelvic floor isuues
Resolving and preventing pelvic floor issues
Can leaking always be improved or resolved?
Myth busting!
Listener Q&A
Summary, resources, social media