Postpartum Running Research: What Every Clinician & Runner Should Know — with DR. SHEFALI CHRISTOPHER

Send us Fan MailPostpartum Running and Risk Factors: A Conversation with Dr. Shefali ChristopherToday, I’m excited to speak with Dr. Shefali Christopher, a researcher, clinician, and faculty member at Elon University. Recently, Dr. Christopher worked with the USA Paralympic Triathlon Team while balancing life as a mom of two. Her passion for postpartum health drives her research into postpartum running, uncovering critical data to better support moms.In her clinical practice, Dr. Christopher often treats postpartum runners who come to her 2–3 years after childbirth, struggling with major issues. Her goal? To identify key risk factors clinicians can watch for to help moms recover earlier and more effectively.Some of her findings may surprise you—listen in and let me know in the comments what stands out to you most!We discuss:The top running-related risk factors for postpartum moms.Surprising findings from her research.Recognizing and addressing biases in postpartum care.Does everyone really need postpartum physical therapy?How to use biofeedback to guide safe workouts.What it takes to create meaningful change in postpartum care practices.Tackling misinformation about postpartum recovery and fitness.The growing importance of Telehealth for postpartum moms.If you’re a postpartum runner, clinician, or someone passionate about improving postpartum care, this interview is packed with valuable insights and practical takeaways.Time Stamps1:00 Introduction1:27 60 second overview of her research3:07 most surprising findings10:35 where we can affect postpartum care the most20:38 biggest lesson as a mom22:01 final wordsCONNECT WITH CARRIE IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH SHEFALIIG: https://www.instagram.com/shefchristo4pt/The Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey.  This show has been a long time in the making!   You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry.   If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!  If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm!The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.  This show has been a long time in the making!   You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.   If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!  If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)