10 Minute Tip #28: Our Best Piece of Advice for Pelvic Floor & Hernia Symptoms While Powerlifting

10 Minute Tip #28: Our Best Piece of Advice for Pelvic Floor & Hernia Symptoms While Powerlifting

Author: Dr. Rori Alter, PT, SSC, PRSCC June 27, 2023 Duration: 22:59
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Pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, hernias, and diastasis recti are common conditions people of all ages and genders experience. You may be wondering if you can powerlift with pelvic floor or core dysfunction and our answer is almost -YES! 

 

In the final episode of our Pelvic Health month on the PRS Podcast, Drs. Breanne Maruca, PT, PRSCC, CLT, WCS, CF-L1 and Rori Alter, PT, PRSCC, SSC discuss the easiest way to not only identify your pelvic floor symptoms provocation, but also how to continue to make train progress while addressing your specific issues. 

Here are our best pieces of advice for managing incontinence, prolapse, hernias, and diastasis recti in barbell training and powerlifting:

  1. Keep a symptoms journal

  2. Lower your training fatigue while keeping intensity and volume in meaningful ranges

 

For the scoop on this, listen to our 10 Minute Tip episode and reach out to us if you need further help!

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

  1. #48 - Functional Anatomy of the Core & Pelvic Floor in Barbell Training with Dr. Breanne Maruca, PT, PRSCC, CLT, WCS (Podcast)

  2. #1 - Key Features of the PRS Sustainable Training Method: Bridging the Gap Between Barbell Training, Powerlifting, & Rehabilitation (Podcast)

  3. Progression without Regression: How to Adjust Training So Things Don't Go Awry! (Article)

  4. RPE in Powerlifting: What is RPE? + How to Use Rating of Perceived Exertion Optimally (Article)

  5. How to Manage Strength Training Fatigue in Your Barbell Training | Fatigue Management While Powerlifting (Article)

  6. Tracking Your Barbell Training: The Importance of RPE & E1rm in Reaching Your Goals in Powerlifting & Strength Training (Article)

 

 

Experiencing powerlifting urinary incontinence and need help resolving it? Book a free consultation with Dr. Breanne HERE!

 

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Hosted by Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, Progressive Rehab & Strength is a conversation for those who take lifting seriously, whether for sport or for life. Both hosts are practicing physical therapists and certified strength coaches with deep roots in powerlifting, giving them a unique, dual-perspective on the body under load. This podcast digs into the nuanced intersection of rehabilitation and performance, moving beyond generic advice. You’ll hear practical discussions on programming for longevity, managing training around injuries, and navigating the technical demands of the barbell lifts. The aim is to strip away confusion and provide actionable insights that help athletes and coaches build resilient, sustainable careers-both in the gym and in their professional practices. It’s a resource for critical thinkers who want their approach to strength to be informed by both clinical expertise and hard-earned experience on the platform. Tune in for a blend of science, real-world application, and straight talk from two professionals who live in this space every day.
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