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FROM INJURY PREVENTION TO RECOVERY STRATEGIES, I’M HERE TO SUPPORT YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

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“Couch to 5K” RUNNING PROGRAM

Ready to get back on the tread after taking time away from the gym? Whether you are post-rehab or postpartum, you can use this program to start you off. Beginner friendly :)

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HOW TO MANAGE DIASTASIS RECTI

There is a lot of negative talk surrounding DR online. Hopefully, this blog gives you a little more information to help reduce anxiety during your pregnancy and postpartum. Reading about DR can be a black hole of endless information, here is a summary of some basics.

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WHEN CAN I RUN POSTPARTUM?

Wondering how you can return to your normal activity postpartum? I’ve written out the postpartum return-to-run plan I followed. My return was very much ~starting fresh again~. Here’s what I did to get going…

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UNDERSTANDING DIASTASIS RECTI

You’ve been hearing “Diastasis Recti” everywhere online. Now, you want to check if you have it. Here’s an at home self-check. Keep in mind, everyone is different & vast majority of pregnant women will have DR during their pregnancy. Talk with a pelvic floor PT to learn what will work best for your own body.

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