Pre & Post Pregnancy Considerations for Athletes with Alison Rose & Claire Merrett

Today Kriss is joined by Alison Rose and Claire Merrett from CSPC Physiotherapy in Leeds, who share their experience and expertise on both Pre and Post Pregnancy considerations for athletes.  Working with a wide range of clientele including the likes of Olympic Heptathlete Jessica Ennis, Alison and Claire have alot of knowledge to share and myths to dispel. Topics in todays episode include the unexpected issues that happen in the body as a result of pregnancy, why the “easy” rehab exercises are so vitally important longterm and how most men don’t realise that they have a pelvic floor too! If you have any questions about anything we’ve covered in todays episode, don’t hesitate to contact us or you can get in touch with Alison or Claire directly at https://cspc.co.uk/ (00:00) Welcome and Guest Introduction (01:51) Importance of Pre and Postnatal Physiotherapy (02:35) Specialized Physiotherapy for Pregnancy and Beyond (04:24) Exercise and Rehabilitation Post-Pregnancy (06:51) Challenges and Adaptations During Pregnancy (11:36) Postnatal Recovery and Physiotherapy (16:38) Returning to Running and Physical Activity (21:40) Complexities of Postnatal Recovery (23:40) Respecting the Recovery Process (30:57) The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy (31:09) Setting Realistic Post-Pregnancy Goals (31:43) Alternative Conditioning Methods (32:23) Understanding Rectus Diastasis (35:26) The Importance of Foundational Exercises (36:35) Endurance Sports and Post-Pregnancy Recovery (37:16) Debunking Pregnancy Myths (37:50) Returning to Athletic Performance Post-Pregnancy (41:28) The Role of Pelvic Health Physios (47:06) Male Pelvic Health Awareness (51:50) Final Thoughts and Recommendations Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia