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Diana's Free MasterClass
@thedianasingleton
Summary
Diana Singleton is a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health. She shares her journey from being an orthopedic PT to becoming a pelvic floor PT and starting her own practice, Reclaim Your Strength Physical Therapy. Diana also discusses her Fit as a Mother program, which helps postpartum women regain strength and confidence through guided workouts and education. She emphasizes the importance of breath work and pelvic floor engagement in exercise and provides guidance on when and how to incorporate these practices. Diana also addresses the topic of Valsalva maneuver in the gym and offers insights on pressure management and mindful movement. In this conversation, Sarah and Diana discuss various topics related to postpartum recovery and pelvic floor health. They cover the importance of proper breathing and core engagement, the connection between the feet and the pelvic floor, and the need for a supportive sports bra. They also debunk the myth that kegels are always the starting point for pelvic floor exercises. Diana offers valuable tips for a smoother postpartum experience, including staying active during pregnancy, setting boundaries and support expectations, and scheduling a pelvic floor physical therapy appointment.
Diana's Free MasterClass
@thedianasingleton
Summary
Diana Singleton is a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health. She shares her journey from being an orthopedic PT to becoming a pelvic floor PT and starting her own practice, Reclaim Your Strength Physical Therapy. Diana also discusses her Fit as a Mother program, which helps postpartum women regain strength and confidence through guided workouts and education. She emphasizes the importance of breath work and pelvic floor engagement in exercise and provides guidance on when and how to incorporate these practices. Diana also addresses the topic of Valsalva maneuver in the gym and offers insights on pressure management and mindful movement. In this conversation, Sarah and Diana discuss various topics related to postpartum recovery and pelvic floor health. They cover the importance of proper breathing and core engagement, the connection between the feet and the pelvic floor, and the need for a supportive sports bra. They also debunk the myth that kegels are always the starting point for pelvic floor exercises. Diana offers valuable tips for a smoother postpartum experience, including staying active during pregnancy, setting boundaries and support expectations, and scheduling a pelvic floor physical therapy appointment.