Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy for Runners and Active Women
Stay Active Through Pregnancy & Postpartum
Pregnancy and postpartum bring major changes to the body — but they don’t mean stepping away from the activities that make you feel like yourself.
At The Run Rx in Boston, we specialize in helping runners, lifters, and active women navigate pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and return to sport safely. Our approach blends pelvic floor physical therapy, orthopedic expertise, and strength training guidance so care actually translates to real life — whether that means running, lifting, or simply feeling strong and capable again.
Many women are told to “just wait it out” or are cleared to return to activity without clear guidance. Our goal is different: to provide expert support, clear answers, and a path forward so you can stay active through pregnancy and return to training with confidence.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy for Runners and Active Women
Who We Are
Our team blends clinical expertise and performance training to support active women through pregnancy and postpartum.
Our physical therapists are:
• Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists (CSCS)
• Specially trained in pregnancy, postpartum, and/or pelvic floor care
This unique background allows us to guide women from pain and rehabilitation back to performance and personal bests — whether that means marathons, HYROX, strength training, general fitness, or weekend warrior adventures.
Who We Help
We work with pregnant and postpartum runners, lifters, and active women who want help staying active or safely returning to training.
This includes women experiencing:
• Leaking with running, jumping, or lifting
• Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
• Pelvic pain or SI joint pain
• Hip, low back, or tailbone pain during pregnancy or postpartum
• Heaviness or pressure related to pelvic floor dysfunction
• Difficulty returning to running or strength training after birth
We also support women who aren’t injured but want preventative guidance on training safely during pregnancy and building a smart return-to-running or lifting plan postpartum — whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, or years after childbirth.
What our patients are saying…
“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!”
“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 The Run Rx already”
Free Guides
Download our popular resources for runners and active women:
📘 Prenatal Runner’s Roadmap
A guide to staying active during pregnancy with practical tips on training, common symptoms, and movement modifications.
📘 Postpartum Return-to-Run Guide
Learn how to safely rebuild strength and progress back to running after childbirth.
Navigating training during pregnancy and postpartum can feel overwhelming. We’ve got a few resources to help you better understand your body, your options, and how to stay active safely.
Resources for Pregnant & Postpartum Athletes
Learn More on Our Blog
Looking for deeper dives on pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and pelvic floor health? Explore our latest articles on the blog
• Running During Pregnancy: What to Know
• When Is It Safe to Run Postpartum?
• Pelvic Floor Symptoms in Active Women
• Strength Training for Postpartum Athletes
Do I have to stop running or lifting during pregnancy?
In many cases, you do not have to stop running or lifting during pregnancy. Many active women safely continue training with thoughtful adjustments to intensity, loading, and movement strategy as their body changes. Working with a physical therapist trained in pregnancy and pelvic floor care can help you modify training and stay active safely throughout pregnancy. At The Run Rx in Boston, we help runners, lifters, and active women stay active during pregnancy and safely return to sport postpartum.
Can physical therapy help with leaking when running or lifting after pregnancy?
Yes. Leaking with running, jumping, or lifting is common postpartum but not something you have to simply accept. Pelvic floor physical therapy helps restore coordination, strength, and pressure management so you can confidently return to running, lifting, CrossFit, HYROX, and other high-impact activities.
When can I safely return to running after childbirth?
Many women are medically cleared for activity around 6 weeks postpartum, but returning to running safely requires rebuilding strength, pelvic floor coordination, and overall load tolerance. A physical therapist can help guide a gradual return-to-running plan based on your body and symptoms.
Do I need pelvic floor physical therapy if I’m not in pain?
Not necessarily. Many women work with us preventatively to stay active during pregnancy, maintain strength, and build a smart return-to-running or lifting plan postpartum before symptoms ever develop.
Do you only work with runners?
No. While many of our clients are runners, we also work with lifters, HYROX athletes, CrossFit athletes, and active women. Our staff are Doctors of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists, and board-certified orthopedic and pelvic floor specialists, uniquely equipped to support active women across a wide range of sports and training styles.
Is leaking when running postpartum normal?
Leaking when running postpartum is common but not necessarily normal. It usually indicates the pelvic floor needs improved coordination, strength, or pressure management, which can often be addressed through pelvic floor physical therapy.
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