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Postpartum Recovery for Active Moms: Why Pelvic Floor PT Matters

Taylor Aglio — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:35:52 +0000

Postpartum Recovery for Active Moms: Why Pelvic Floor PT Matters

Bringing a baby into the world is a powerful and life-changing experience, but recovery doesn’t end at delivery.

This Mother’s Day, as we celebrate everything moms give to their families, it’s also an opportunity to focus on something that is often overlooked: your own healing and recovery.

For active women, the desire to return to exercise—whether that’s running, lifting, CrossFit, yoga, barre, Pilates, HYROX, or simply feeling like yourself again—can be incredibly strong. But between physical changes, fatigue, and uncertainty about what’s “safe,” many women feel stuck or unsure where to begin.

This is where pelvic floor physical therapy becomes an essential part of postpartum recovery and a key step in returning to the activities you love safely and confidently.

Why Pelvic Floor PT Matters Before Returning to Exercise

Jumping back into high-impact workouts too soon can increase the risk of injury and prolong recovery.

Even if you feel “okay,” underlying weakness or dysfunction may still be present, especially within the pelvic floor and core.

At Physio Room, pelvic floor physical therapy helps active moms:

Re-establish healthy breathing patterns and reconnect breath with pelvic floor function
Rebuild a strong, functional core and pelvic floor foundation
Prevent or address issues like incontinence, pressure, or pelvic heaviness/prolapse
Safely progress back to higher-level activities like running, lifting, and sport
Regain confidence in their bodies again

Think of it as training your body from the inside out—so when you return to workouts, you’re not just getting by, you’re moving well and performing at your best.

When Should You See a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist?

Every postpartum journey is different, but many women can benefit from an evaluation with a pelvic floor PT as early as 2–6 weeks postpartum.

Even better? Starting during pregnancy.

Working with a pelvic floor specialist during pregnancy can help:

Prepare your body for labor and delivery
Maintain strength throughout pregnancy
Improve breathing and core coordination
Create a smoother postpartum recovery process

You do not need to wait until something feels “wrong” to seek support—especially if your goal is to return to higher-level activity.

Being proactive can make all the difference in how confidently and safely you progress.

This Mother’s Day, Don’t Forget Yourself

Active moms are used to showing up:

For their workouts
For their goals
For their families

But your recovery deserves that same level of attention.

Taking time to heal, rebuild strength, and reconnect with your body is not stepping away from your routine—it’s what allows you to fully return to it.

Whether that means:

Scheduling a pelvic floor PT visit at Physio Room
Starting a guided return-to-running plan
Learning how to better support your core during workouts

These small steps are a way of honoring everything your body has done.

Support Through Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Beyond

Postpartum recovery is not about “bouncing back.”

It’s about healing, rebuilding, and moving forward with strength and confidence—both in and out of the gym.

At Physio Room, our pelvic floor physical therapy services are designed with active women in mind. Our goal is to help bridge the gap between postpartum recovery and full return to exercise with individualized care that meets you where you are and supports where you want to go.

If you are unsure where to start, working with a pelvic health specialist can make all the difference.

Your body has done something incredible—and it deserves care that matches that.

At Physio Room, we believe motherhood is not the end of peak performance.

Written by By Dr. Brooke Malloy, PT, DPT, OCS | Physio Room

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183. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Explained | Dr. Katie Sasser

Andrew Fix — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:00:43 +0000

Most people have a pelvic floor, yet few understand how it actually functions or why it plays such a critical role in issues like sex, incontinence, and persistent pain.

Dr. Andrew Fix is joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Katie Sasser for an honest and informative deep dive into a topic that affects everyone but rarely gets talked about. Dr. Sasser explains what the pelvic floor is, how it supports essential functions like bladder control and sexual health, and why dysfunction in this area is more common and more fixable than most people realize. From incontinence and pelvic pain to postpartum recovery and erectile dysfunction, this episode covers the wide-ranging symptoms that pelvic floor therapy can help resolve.

Dr. Sasser shares the five key functions of the pelvic floor and challenges the stigma that keeps so many people silent about their symptoms. Whether it’s leaking during a workout, discomfort during sex, or clenching your core out of habit or stress, she breaks down the connection between everyday experiences and pelvic health. You’ll also learn why stress, jaw tension, and even scrolling on your phone in the bathroom can throw things off and what you can do to start reconnecting with your body. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or confused about what’s happening below the belt, Dr. Fix and Dr. Sasser’s discussion offers encouragement and tools to start feeling better.

Quotes

“You mentioned that a lot of women seek out this care. I actually think that men, if this area is affected, are way better at seeking out care for themselves. So things start to impact the penis, it is like, we got to handle this ASAP. The pelvic pain, for sure. Like if you have a pelvis, this applies.” (08:03 | Dr. Katie Sasser)
“If you go to pelvic floor therapy and it doesn’t feel like a safe space, you should find a new pelvic PT.” (30:29 | Dr. Katie Sasser)
“We don’t need to be clenching. And we do that, you know, women are taught to brace their core and hold their tummy in… and I’m like, Hey, you gotta let that stuff hang out.” (41:04 | Dr. Katie Sasser)
“We are really good at just walking in and just surviving each day and just being so disconnected from our bodies.” (44:50 | Dr. Katie Sasser)
“Being a mom is hard. Going through menopause is really hard. Being weak and in those phases of life is even harder.” (47:12 | Dr. Katie Sasser)

Links

Connect with Dr. Katie Sasser:
https://physioroomco.com/team/dr-katie-sasser/

Dr. Katie Sasser is a physical therapist with over a decade of experience and a deep passion for pelvic health. A graduate of the University of Missouri with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Master’s in Education, she blends physical care with mental well-being to support women holistically. Now practicing at Physio Room in Colorado, she specializes in treating pelvic floor issues like leaking, hip and back pain, prolapse, and postpartum recovery. As a mom of four, she understands the physical and emotional demands of motherhood and is committed to helping women regain strength, confidence, and a pain-free life. Whether you’re chasing kids, lifting weights, or hiking mountains, Dr. Sasser is ready to help you feel your best.

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