by Cara Weisbach PT, DPT - Boulder, CO | Aug 2, 2022 | Postpartum, Return to Exercise
Postnatal Return to Running Checklist -Am I Ready to Run? Returning to running after pregnancy and birth is a big deal! Running is a single leg, dynamic exercise that can have a huge impact on your pelvic floor and musculoskeletal system, especially if your body is...
by Cara Weisbach PT, DPT - Boulder, CO | Dec 21, 2020 | Exercise, Pelvic Floor, Postpartum
You know by now that the pelvic floor (PF) is an important piece of puzzle when it comes to a strong body, postpartum recovery, and overall health. It is a key player of our core system, helps regulate the pressure in our body, supports all the organs in our abdomen...
by Cara Weisbach PT, DPT - Boulder, CO | Nov 19, 2020 | Postpartum, Return to Exercise
Part 1 of 2 I remember my first run after being cleared for exercise at my six-week check up. I finished feeding my baby boy, handed him over, laced up my sneakers, did a few dynamic stretches and was off. It felt great being outside, hands free, and feeling like the...
by Cara Weisbach PT, DPT - Boulder, CO | Nov 9, 2020 | Postpartum, Return to Exercise
Part 2 of 2 In my first post on the topic of RTR postpartum, I talked about my own story and urged patience when it comes to truly being ready to return to such high-impact exercise after pregnancy and giving birth. In this post, I will suggest a criteria, based on...
