The hidden risks of postpartum running & how to avoid injury
"Cleared at 6 weeks" doesn’t mean READY —so why does no one talk about the risks?🤯
Nearly 1 in 3 postpartum runners experience pain, and the biggest risk factors might surprise you! 🚨
From fatigue to pelvic floor dysfunction, here’s what you need to know before hitting the pavement. 🏃♀️💨
What was the hardest part of your postpartum return to running? Drop a comment below! ⬇️
#PostpartumRunning #ReturnToRun #PelvicHealth #MomRunner #RunningAfterBaby #PostpartumFitness #InjuryPrevention #PelvicFloorPT
Christopher SM, Cook CE, Snodgrass SJ. What are the biopsychosocial risk factors associated with pain in postpartum runners? Development of a clinical decision tool. PLoS One. 2021 Aug 12;16(8):e0255383. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255383. PMID: 34383792; PMCID: PMC8360599.