For the Moms
Born out of a clear need for additional support and guidance for the active woman through pregnancy and early motherhood that the current healthcare structure doesn’t provide.
We believe every pregnant or postpartum runner can benefit from a proactive approach, including thorough assessment, regular check-ins and individualized strength and running programming to manage all the changes that come along with pregnancy, childbirth and early postpartum.
Consider this program as your “one stop shop” for runners and lifters looking to stay active during and after pregnancy, under the guidance of a physical therapist with over a decade of experience in training and specializing in pre and postnatal exercise.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
CORE
Your “core” undergoes the most significant changes during pregnancy. Safe core training during and after pregnancy can prevent and heal many common musculoskeletal complaints.
BALANCE
Promote balanced pelvic, hip, and lower body muscle development for stability and to support weight of baby on joints and shifting center of gravity with running.
SUPPORT
Each pregnancy is different, allow the experts to guide your unique experience as a runner and provide support along the way.
CONFIDENCE
Feel confident and empowered in your return to running and training.
TWO PACKAGE OPTIONS
SUITABLE FOR ANY PREGNANT OR POSTPARTUM RUNNER
Program includes :
- 1 full body Physical Therapy evaluation
- Customized follow up performance physical therapy sessions (option of 12 or 20 follow up package)
- Consistent re-assessment of posture, strength, movement & gait at appropriate times through pre/postnatal stages
- FREE Normatec Boot Appointments after your sessions and 10 additional for use at your discretion
- 3 months FREE run coaching/programming
- All 6 months of our Train Stronger program FREE for long term healthy strength training options after discharge
- Consistently updated home exercise routine using our app and easy communication with your therapist
Plus lots of FREE Ebooks to guide each phase of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum with other perks and benefits for run moms!
** If you are coming to us currently pregnant we highly suggest the 20-follow up option to allow for some preventative and preparatory appointments during pregnancy to assess, modify and guide you through healthy strength and running in all phases of pregnancy and better prepare for an easier postpartum return to run transition.
“I got connected with Gabby for postpartum care (I was looking for some support around pelvic floor and diastasis issues). She was really thoughtful and thorough both during my assessment and care.”
“I had a pre-existing back injury that started to re-emerge post pregnancy and am so thankful I was working with Gabby already”
SINGLE VISIT INFO
Address specific pregnancy and postpartum concerns with our signature “drop in” sessions with a Pre & Postnatal Exercise Specialist Physical Therapist
Prenatal Healthy Running Check Up
The comprehensive check-in every pregnant runner needs.
Newly pregnant, active women have a lot of questions about what they can and/or should do to continue running and exercising safely. Rightfully so! There’s a lot to consider. Not only for maintaining previous activity, but also things you can do preventatively to avoid common pregnancy concerns.
This session is designed to address any concerns regarding running and strength training, give you a chance to ask questions, and formulate a plan to empower you through pregnancy.
This session may include any of the following, or bring your own unique concerns!
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· A thorough movement assessment including running gait analysis and/or deeper look at form on any current strength training routine with education on movement changes that will occur as pregnancy progresses.
· Trimester-by-trimester guidance on running and training modifications that may be needed and are custom to you based on our assessment.
· Education and support for pregnancy-related pain such as back pain, pubic symphysis pain, hip pain, etc. Whether current or preventative.
· Preventative postural screening, education and management of symptoms including heaviness, bulging or pressure, pelvic floor pain or leaking with running or training.
The Postnatal Return to Run Prep
Detailed guidance and support for moving through the return to run process post-baby. Your body has been through a lot! And returning to impact activity like running is something that should be in a measured and progressive way.
No one is ready to jump right back 6weeks postpartum. Even if you’re feeling good and you were strong pre-pregnancy, your body tissues are still stretched and healing. Returning to impact too early or without a gradual build of strength can lead to worsening of maternal diagnoses or new onset down the road.
This session is designed to get you confidently moving along our proven return to run progression and back into safe strength training and sustainable running.
This session may include any of the following, or bring your own unique concerns!
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·A thorough movement, posture and breathing assessment appropriate to your current status and how far postpartum you are. If you have already returned to running we may also include a running gait analysis if we deem it safe.
· Specific exercise guidance for the 4th trimester (first 12 weeks postpartum) and what you can/should be doing each week to build toward your ultimate goal of running that is specific to you based on our assessment.
·Education and support for postpartum pain such as back pain, pubic symphysis pain, hip pain, etc.
When to come? We suggest as early as the 6 week mark! But once postpartum always postpartum. We will design our session around where you’re at.
THE RESULTS
“I have been through PT a few times before with minimal results but actually feel much better and have a better sense of how to move my body while exercising but also while lifting, twisting, and chasing a baby!”
