In this episode we talk with Allie Wells, PT, DPT about the importance of pelvic health and optimal performance.

Allie is a licensed physical therapist who graduated from Utica College. She had a unique background during her didactic and clinical experience as a student physical therapist that has led her to pursue a career as a pelvic floor specialist. Currently, Allie is pursuing her passion at the University of Vermont by helping individuals across the life span to overcome pelvic floor dysfunction. She has strong interest and desire to help all individuals to function at their highest level. Allie has been a featured speaker at the NYPTA Finger Lake District Meeting on “Pelvic Health for the Non-Specialist.” Allie is also a team member of the NPTE Final Frontier prep program that is helping physical therapy students across the country to become a licensed physical therapists. Allie lives on a lake surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains with her husband and golden retriever. She enjoys spending her free time outside being active and enjoying nature.

This episode is for you if:

• You find yourself wondering what the heck a pelvic floor and core even is and how they work together

• You want to learn more about breathing

• You find yourself leaking during box jumps, double-unders, jumping in general

• You have low back pain 

• You find yourself holding your breath during heavy lifts

• You feel that your core is your limiting factor for PR'ing lifts 

Give it a listen and let us know what you think. Feel free to leave a review or DM us on Instagram!