The need for transparency, especially from our Elite: Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr

Episode 18 brings Chelsea  Clifford back to the Caitlin Daley Physio podcast!
 
 Chelsea is a coach and business owner of Marquise Mums, which offers pre and postnatal coaching to Athletic Mums. 

https://www.instagram.com/marquisemums/
 
 Chelsea and Caity discuss what is Crossfit? Who is Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, and why is her decision to return to competition at 5 months post partum so controversial? 

This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered, how come “she” can do it but I can’t? 
 
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 Recommendation: The Crown, Netflix. & In the Arena: Serena Williams, Disney+ 

 Research papers that were reviewed for this episode. 

Forner et al., 2020. Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse in women who lift heavy weights for exercise: a cross-sectional survey. International Urogynaecology Journal, Vol. 31. 

Middlecroff et al., 2016. The impact of acute and chronic strenuous exercise on pelvic floor muscle strength and support in nulliparous healthy women. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol. 215. No. 3.

Mueller et al., 2017. Activity Restriction Recommendations and Outcomes After Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. American College of Obstetricians, Vol. 129, No. 4.

Tennfjord et al., 2020. The Influence of Early Exercise Postpartum on Pelvic Floor Muscle Function and Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 12 Months Postpartum. Journal of Physical Therapy, Vol.100. No.9.