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#78: Levator Ani Avulsions & Considerations for Your Postpartum Return to Fitness

May 05, 2025 • Krista Williams & Jenn Perna

We already know that women are often left in the dark about possible birth injuries and how they can affect your postpartum return to exercise. In today's episode, we are discussing one you likely have never heard of before! Levator Ani avulsions are not common, but possible, and would be missed in your 6 week postpartum check because your doctor or midwife doesn't screen for it. This injury greatly affects your ability to return to exercise safely. Learn what the risk factors are, how to detect this injury, and what can be done to diagnose and heal it.

We will have 3 different types of episodes and one will drop each week on Mondays!

Movement and education
Mom life struggles and experiences
Business ownership

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