Episode 17: Talking Pelvic and Women's Health with Dr. Emily Schwerdt

0:42 What is the pelvic floor and pelvic PT? 6:40 What would indicate a need for pelvic PT 11:45 Emily's soap box on Kegels 18:20 Leaking during races. Ok? 25:00 The internal exam 31:40 Fitness and missed periods 36:00 Birth control   In episode 17 of the MSP AJ and Adam are joined by Adam's wife, Emily Schwerdt. She is a pelvic PT at Ascend Physical Therapy in Colorado Springs, CO. This episode touches on very important topics related to women's health that are often pushed under the rug and normalized. Yet many are often very treatable. Emily explains what pelvic PT is and what some indications that it may help you. Also discussed are kegels, leaking and urine issues during races, missed periods, and several other critical topics to the health and well being of the female runner. Enjoy!   IG: @emrunnerdpt Email: [email protected] Adam's website at RunMental Adam's Instagram RunMental facebook page AJ's website at Up and Running Physical Therapy  AJ's Instagram Up and Running PT facebook page