Megs Hammond, Episode 8

Megs is a trained paramedic and mum to Rosie. She came to see me at 9.5 weeks post partum with pelvic floor symptoms. Her story inspired me as she worked steadily in her post-partum period toward returning to weight-lifting. 

In the educational component I discuss what women can expect in a post partum women's health physio assessment, and my approach to return to high-impact/weight lifting in a gradual and safe way. 

Disclaimer: information provided in this podcast is intended as information only, and shouldn't replace individual medical advice you receive from your health-care team.

Research quoted:
Dakik et al., 2022. Pelvic Floor Symptoms Are an Overlooked Barrier to
Exercise Participation: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey of 4556 Women Who Are Symptomatic

Forner et al., 2021. Do women runners report more pelvic floor symptoms than women in CrossFit®? A cross-sectional survey.

Forner et al., 2020. Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse in women who lift heavy weights for exercise: a cross-sectional survey,