Attention Athletes, Stop Reaching for a Pad Before Exercise!
As a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor disorders, I hear about urinary and bowel leakage a lot. What still surprises me are the number of athletes, often runners and Cross Fitters, who have trouble with incontinence while exercising. This is usually due to a dysfunctional pelvic floor, and at times core weakness. Yes, even the strongest, toughest athletes…