Pelvic floor health isn't just a postpartum topic. It plays a direct role in athletic performance, coordination, and pressure management for every body. In this episode, Dr. Rachel Selman, physical therapist and author of Floor It, breaks down pelvic floor anatomy and why so many athletes and active adults overlook this system entirely. Dr. Selman explains why Kegel exercises alone often miss the mark, how pelvic floor dysfunction shows up in athletes beyond urinary leakage, and why coordination and breathing matter as much as raw strength. The conversation covers pelvic pain, common pelvic symptoms that get dismissed or misunderstood, and how pelvic floor training connects to foot mechanics, core control, and whole-body integration for better sports performance.
In this video:
- Why pelvic floor health matters beyond pregnancy and postpartum recovery
- How pelvic floor dysfunction affects athletic performance and coordination
- Common myths about pelvic symptoms, Kegels, and pelvic floor training
- Breathing and overcoming isometric techniques for pelvic floor assessment
- Integrating pelvic floor function with core, foot, and full-body mechanics
TIMESTAMPS ⏰
01:29 - Introduction
02:11 - The Motivation Behind the Book "Floor It"
05:51 - Hidden Pelvic Floor Symptoms
07:31 - Pelvic Floor Health for Male Athletes
11:22 - Normalizing vs. Addressing Pelvic Floor Symptoms
13:43 - The Role of the Pelvic Floor in Athletics
18:22 - Why Jumping on a Trampoline Is Different
20:47 - How to Connect With Your Pelvic Floor
26:08 - Integrating Pelvic Floor Training Into Workouts
29:45 - Symptoms During Endurance Activities
35:00 - Using Overcoming Isometrics for Pelvic Health
40:55 - The Big Toe’s Connection to the Pelvic Floor
45:54 - How to Get the Book Floor It
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