Christina & Marissa sit down with Dr. Shravya Kovela, PT, DPT, OS to chat about all things pelvic floor! You’ll learn about what the pelvic floor is, some common pelvic floor function/dysfunction, how pelvic floor health plays into weight lifting, and so much more!
(0:00) - Intro
(4:15) - What Is The Pelvic Floor?
(6:34) - Three Layers of Pelvic Floor Muscles
(11:30) - Proper Pelvic Floor Function
(23:30) - Common Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
(29:30) - Pelvic Floor Health & Weight Training
(40:20) - Symptoms vs. No Symptoms While Lifting
(47:55) - Prolapse
(53:20) - Other Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
(56:35) - Some Solutions!
(1:02:10) - Pay Attention to Breathing
(1:08:36) - “Squeeze Before You Sneeze”
(1:11:45) - The Product!
(1:17:47) - What is Your Best Advice for Living a Healthy Lifestyle?
(1:19:25) - Outro
Want to reach out to Shravya?
Instagram: @shravsss//@flytetherapy
Website: flytetherapy.com
Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepodcast
Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit
Producer: @shane_spellman
