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It blows my mind that physical therapy isn’t truly thought to be a part of the pregnancy journey

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No matter if a woman is planning a vaginal delivery or a c-section, PT before / during / after pregnancy can help the body prep for staying fit & recover more efficiently

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Some considerations when exercising during pregnancy:

• Learn your intensity effort output between 70-80%
• If running is part of your exercise, focus your intensity effort to be at a “conversational pace”
• If you are weightlifting / CrossFitting, consider to train with KBs / DBs rather than the barbell as the baby grows
• Additionally, avoid breath holding / monitor pelvic floor pain sensations / monitor heart rate levels with any activity you do for your health & fitness

Check out my colleague, Dr. Kristin Hietbrink (women’s health PT specialist), on Instagram @coreconnectpt

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FunctionWithPurpose

FPTEducation

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com

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