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Return to exercise

Get back to running, lifting, and moving — without bracing for a leak

"Just stop running" isn't a treatment plan. If your body hasn't been the same since pregnancy, an injury, or just months of pushing through, we build the actual plan back.

You might be experiencing

  • Leaking during running, jumping, or lifting
  • Pelvic pressure or heaviness during workouts
  • Feeling "not ready," even after being medically cleared
  • Being told to simply stop the activities you love

If that's you, there's a real way back — request an appointment or call us.

Why this happens

Getting back to high-impact movement takes more than time off — it takes your pelvic floor and core coordinating properly under real load. Without that retraining, symptoms tend to show up exactly where you'd expect: at higher mileage, heavier weights, or more explosive movements.

How we treat it

We build a real, individualized return-to-activity progression — testing how your body tolerates load, retraining coordination under pressure, and progressing you back toward running, lifting, or whatever sport you're working to return to, rather than handing you a generic timeline.

Going to my sessions at She PT is my favorite thing that I do for myself. I work as a personal trainer, and I love that my therapist does this for me. The improvement I've made in my core strength is evident — this is the most control I've ever had in my core, even pre-pregnancy.

— Rachel F., She PT patient

Common questions

Can't I just gradually go back to what I was doing before if I take it easy?
Your body has gone through a major transition with pregnancy and birth, no matter how smoothly your birth went. Our therapists take a thorough look at how your pelvic floor is doing after birth and how your body is moving, learn about your specific fitness goals, and work with you to get back to the exercise you love.
How long until I can run again?
The short answer — it depends. Your return to running should be based on how your body is functioning, not just how many weeks it has been since birth, injury, or surgery. Our therapists look at the whole picture: your pelvic floor strength and coordination, core and hip strength, symptoms, mobility, impact tolerance, and how your body responds to progressively higher levels of activity. If you're wondering whether your body is ready, a pelvic floor evaluation can help you understand where you are now and what steps will get you back to running successfully.
Do you work with weightlifters and CrossFitters too?
Yes — we regularly work with women returning to all kinds of strength and high-impact training, not just running. We tailor your plan to your specific exercise goals, no matter how novice or experienced you are.
What if I'm not postpartum, just dealing with this from training?
That's a common reason to come in too — these symptoms aren't exclusive to pregnancy or postpartum.
Related conditions

Incontinence · Postpartum recovery · Whole-body orthopedic care

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