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PT Handbook: Pelvic Floor Health: 3 Tips to Improve Core, Posture, and Daily Function

Need more pelvic PT tips? Ofc you do

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Dr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT
July 17, 2025

Welcome! The PT Handbook is a physical therapy newsletter discussing all things physical therapy/sports medicine. This newsletter is an extension of our philosophy at Art of PT Sports Physical Therapy LLC where our patient population includes exercise lovers and active individuals. We are a PT private practice that prides itself on providing true one on one service. Not like the big corporate physical therapy companies.

This handbook will provide practical PT tips and dive into hot topics surrounding the sports rehab world. If you have questions about the field of physical therapy or need to schedule an appointment (virtual/in person), contact us with the link below!

Dr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

Founder, Art of PT Sports Physical Therapy LLC

PT Handbook Conversation: 3 Tips to Improve Your Pelvic Health

Maybe you need pelvic physical therapy?

Ok I promise I’ll stop talking about pelvic floor PT after this newsletter, anyway here’s some quick tips!

1. Sync Your Breathing With Your Pelvic Floor

Your pelvic floor is more than just a set of muscles “down there.” It plays a major role in:

  • Core stability

  • Bladder and bowel control

  • Posture and sexual function

A quick tip: sync your breath with pelvic floor movement.
Inhale: relax the pelvic floor
Exhale: gently lift it

This helps protect your spine and improve core coordination, especially during lifting or daily tasks.

2. Stop Clenching All Day

You wouldn’t walk around with a flexed bicep all day, don’t do that with your pelvic floor. Many people (especially under stress) subconsciously clench their:

  • Glutes

  • Abs

  • Pelvic floor muscles

Take 30 seconds a few times a day to relax your belly and pelvic floor. This small reset can improve comfort and reduce tension, urgency, or pain.

3. Know When to Get Help

Pelvic floor issues aren’t just for postpartum women or women in general, they affect men, athletes, desk workers, and more. Pain, leakage, urgency, or poor core strength can all point to dysfunction.

Want to know if your pelvic floor is helping or holding you back? If you’re a male check below!
Book a 1-on-1 consult . It’s private, personalized, and built around your goals. CLICK BELOW

Also, check out my latest podcast with Dr. Julia Rosenthal PT, DPT as we talk and dive deeper into men’s topics concerning pelvic floor physical therapy! Click the YouTube link below!

And always, if you need help with anything else PT related, contact me below. Pain or injury from your sport or activity? Let me know!

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Talk soon,

Dr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

Founder, Art of PT Sports Physical Therapy LLC

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