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Postpartum Return to Running

November 15, 2023

Is your pelvic floor ready to return to running?

At PXM we follow guidelines set forth by Goom, Donnelly & Brockwell – all sport and pelvic health specialists – to assess the body’s readiness to return to running postpartum.

Check out the recommended guidelines below to see if you are ready to return to running!
Return to running criteria:
  1. Greater than 3 months postpartum
  2. No leaking prior to running
  3. No report of heaviness of vulva bulging prior to running
  4. No non-menstrual cycle related bleeding
  5. 10 times fast pelvic floor contractions
  6. 8-12 reps of 6-8 seconds MAX hold pelvic floor contractions
  7. 60 seconds sub-maximal pelvic floor contraction holds in standing
Are you ready to return to running? If you don’t meet the above criteria or are not sure about it, we are here to help!

If you are struggling with injury or have a new fitness or performance goal, reach out to us today for a free consultation. Call 314-252-0504 or Contact Us Today for more information on how we can help you live your most active, pain-free life. At PXM, we firmly believe that the human body is powered by movement and yours is no exception. We help you get out of pain and back to the activities you love with our 3 Step Process:
  1. POWER UP: Diagnose and understand the root cause of your pain.
  2. POWER BOOST: Create a custom plan for you to restore function and get back to doing what you love.
  3. POWER PEAK: Optimize your strength and performance to prevent pain from returning.
Move well and move often!


Dr. Danielle Ivie, DPT, CSCS
Powered by Movement, LLC
Hanley Industrial Ct., Brentwood, MO 63144
314-252-0504 | www.poweredxmovement.com

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