July 18, 2025

14: Creating a Therapeutic Exercise Plan With Pelvic Floor Dysfunction With Courtney Polock AEP

1 hour 15 minutes

If you’ve been feeling frustrated, limited, or even afraid to move because of pelvic floor symptoms like leaking, urgency or pelvic pain — you’re not alone. These symptoms are common especially in those dealing with gastrointestinal issues like IBS, IBD and endometriosis. This episode will give you hope, validation, and the tools to start rebuilding trust in your body.

⏱️ Chapters:

(0:00) – Intro

(2:18) – Meet the Guest: Courtenay Pollock, Exercise Physiologist

(3:06) – What Is an Exercise Physiologist & How They Differ from Personal Trainers
(10:30) – How Pelvic Health Became Courtenay’s Focus
(16:22) – What Is the Pelvic Floor & What Does It Do?
(20:27) – Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
(23:39) – IBS, Constipation & the Pelvic Floor Connection
(26:24) – Common Causes of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
(31:38) – Weak vs. Tight Pelvic Floor: Key Differences
(37:01) – Nervous System Regulation & Pelvic Floor Health
(46:51) – What a Supportive Exercise Plan Can Look Like
(55:57) – Rapid-Fire Segment: Rating Popular Pelvic Floor Tools
(1:08:06) – Final Advice for Supporting Your Pelvic Floor

👤 Today’s Guest: Courtenay Polock, APD

Joining me all the way from Australia is Courtenay Polock, Accredited Exercise Physiologist and founder of Her Exercise Physiology — a virtual clinic providing accessible, evidence-based care for women, with a special focus on pelvic health across the lifespan. Courtenay has extensive experience in helping women navigate endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, postpartum recovery, and more — and she’s here to share her expertise on how to build an intentional, supportive exercise plan that works with your body, not against it.

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