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In Pelvic Floor Considerations for the Female Athlete, you’ll get practical training-focused guidance on working with female athletes in all life stages: pregnant, postpartum, and non-pregnant. Presenter Savannah Dinger provides an introduction to pelvic floor anatomy and outlines dysfunction risks and performance considerations for women. She will cover red flags, pressure management, modification strategies, and examples of applied strength exercises. You’ll be equipped to offer better support to your female athletes through real-world cueing examples, awareness, and actionable strategies, enabling you to help prevent injury, manage long-term stress on the pelvic floor, and promote athlete health across their life span.
Learning objectives
- Recognize the different types of pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Identify red flags, and be able to refer athletes as needed.
- Apply coaching cues and modify training to help athletes address their symptoms and continue participating.
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Certified strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and small-group fitness instructors working with female athletes.Course content
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