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#022 Pelvic Health Series - Emma Brockwell Pelvic Health in Professional Football

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Integrating Pelvic Health in Professional Football with Emma Brockwell
Guest Profile

Emma Brockwell is a pelvic health physiotherapist who has worked with top football clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Southampton. She is:

  • Co-author of the Return to Running Postpartum Guidelines (2019)
  • Co-host of the podcast "At Your Cervix"
  • Part of the FIFA Female Health Project
    • Episode Highlights
    Key Topics Discussed
    • Integrating pelvic health into professional football (00:02:00)
    • Importance of education in normalising female health conversations (00:09:14)
    • Comprehensive approach to pelvic floor health (00:19:02)
    • Musculoskeletal connections to pelvic floor function (00:20:05)
    • FIFA Female Health Project overview (00:23:07)
      • Memorable Quote
      • "Education is the key to supporting male and female coaches"
        • Key Insights
        • Pelvic health is not just about Kegel exercises
        • Holistic approach involves:
          • Thorax analysis
          • Hip and joint mobility
          • Breathing techniques
          • Whole-body movement assessment
            • Recommended Resources for Practitioners
            • POGP Courses
            • Educators to follow:
              • Michelle Lyons
              • Taryn Hallam
              • Dr. Sinead Dufour
                • Where to Find Emma
                • Podcast: At Your Cervix
                • Professional Focus: Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in Football
                  • Key References
                  • Return to Running Postpartum Guidelines (2019)
                  • FIFA Female Health Project
                  • Chelsea FC's Menstrual Health Program
                    • ...more
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