Soma Therapies Ltd

05/08/2026

Running With Pelvic Floor Confidence
Functional, evidence‑aligned strategies supported by Soma Flex.

WHY PELVIC FLOOR SUPPORT MATTERS IN RUNNING
Running produces repetitive impact forces (1.5–3× body weight per stride).
Effective pelvic floor coordination reduces:
🌸Stress urinary incontinence
🌸Pelvic heaviness
🌸Core instability
🌸Post‑run discomfort

Soma Flex enhances proprioception, helping runners maintain activation and alignment during impact.

KEY INTEGRATED STRATEGIES
🌸Breath–Pelvic Floor Synchronisation
🌸Exhale during or just before foot strike
🌸Avoid breath‑holding or bracing
🌸Maintain wide rib expansion on inhalation
Benefit: Supports natural pelvic floor recoil under load
Soma Flex Cue: Reinforces timing of pelvic floor lift on exhale

Mid‑Stance Core–Pelvic Synergy
🌸Light Gluts and TA activation (“corset cue”)
🌸Upright posture, minimal rib flare
🌸Smooth, elastic recoil rather than forceful contraction
Benefit: Improves load transfer and stability
Soma Flex Cue: Enhances neuromuscular consistency during repetitive loading

Optimising Pelvic Orientation
🌸Aim for neutral pelvic alignment
🌸Reduce excessive anterior tilt
🌸Lean forward from ankles, not hips
Benefit: Minimises downward pressure on pelvic floor
Soma Flex Cue: Provides positional awareness throughout gait

Cadence‑Based Load Management
🌸Increase cadence toward 160–180 steps/min
🌸Shorter, quicker strides
🌸Avoid over striding
Benefit: Reduces vertical displacement and pelvic floor strain
Soma Flex Cue: Supports confidence during cadence adjustments

Pre‑Run Functional Activation
🌸Breath‑led activation: inhale wide, exhale + lift
🌸Dynamic warm‑ups: marching, hip hinge, controlled transitions
🌸Benefit: Primes core–pelvic coordination before impact
🌸Soma Flex Cue: Provides proprioceptive priming for activation

Impact‑Responsive Motor Learning
🌸Reinforce breath‑timing in early strides
🌸Maintain relaxed abdominal breathing

Integrate pelvic floor awareness into natural rhythm
Benefit: Builds automaticity and endurance
Soma Flex Cue: Supports habit formation through consistent sensory feedback

CLINICAL BENEFITS
🌸Aligns with contemporary core–pelvic biomechanics
🌸Reduces symptom provocation during running
🌸Enhances functional load tolerance
🌸Supports postpartum and return‑to‑run pathways
🌸Complements traditional PFMT with real‑world integration

SOMA FLEX POSITIONING
A discreet proprioceptive adjunct that enhances pelvic floor awareness, coordination, and confidence during impact exercise.

Ideal for:
🌸Postpartum runners
🌸Individuals with stress urinary incontinence
🌸Runners returning after pelvic health rehabilitation
🌸Preventative pelvic health programs

🌸Soma Flex — Functional Support for Everyday Pelvic Health

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01/08/2026

How Soma Flex Supports Women Golf Champions

Elite golfers — including those competing at the AIG Women’s Open — rely heavily on pelvic stability, rotational control, and pressure management throughout every phase of the swing. Soma Flex supports these demands by enhancing proprioception, coordination, and functional pelvic floor activation.

Pelvic Stability During the Golf Swing
A powerful, controlled golf swing requires a stable pelvic base.
Soma Flex helps by:
🌸Improving awareness of pelvic orientation
🌸Supporting consistent pelvic floor activation during rotation
🌸Reducing unwanted downward pressure during high‑force movements

This stability enhances both power generation and accuracy.

Core–Pelvic Synergy for Rotation and Distance
Golf performance depends on coordinated activation of the diaphragm, transverse abdominis, and pelvic floor.
Soma Flex reinforces:
🌸Breath‑timed pelvic floor lift during rotational load
🌸Smooth, elastic recoil rather than bracing
🌸Better load transfer through the kinetic chain

This synergy supports longer drives and more efficient swing mechanics.

Endurance Across Long Competitive Days
Tournament days — like those described in your AIG Women’s Open hospitality schedule (breakfast 08:30–10:30, lunch 12:00–15:00, afternoon tea 16:00–18:00) — involve hours of standing, walking, and repeated swings.

Soma Flex supports endurance by:
🌸Maintaining baseline pelvic floor tone during prolonged standing
🌸Reducing fatigue‑related pelvic heaviness
🌸Supporting posture during long rounds and practice sessions

This helps athletes stay symptom‑free and consistent throughout the day.

Pressure Management During High‑Stress Moments
Elite competition brings psychological and physiological pressure.
Pelvic floor symptoms often worsen under stress due to breath‑holding or bracing.

Soma Flex encourages:
🌸Breath‑led activation
🌸Reduced intra‑abdominal pressure
🌸Better coordination under competitive tension
🌸This supports confidence during high‑stakes shots.

Post‑Round Recovery and Injury Prevention
Golfers frequently experience hip, lumbar, and pelvic discomfort due to repetitive rotation.

Soma Flex assists recovery by:
🌸Supporting gentle pelvic floor activation during cool‑down
🌸Improving awareness of pelvic alignment
🌸Reducing compensatory patterns that contribute to pain
🌸This helps maintain long‑term pelvic health across the season.

Why This Matters for Champions
Women competing at the highest level need:
🌸Stability
🌸Power
🌸Endurance
🌸Pressure control
🌸Injury resilience

Soma Flex provides a discreet, clinically aligned proprioceptive tool that supports all of these — without adding extra tasks to their training schedule.

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01/08/2026

31/07/2026

Soma Flex Functional Pelvic Floor Training
Strengthening the pelvic floor through everyday movement.

WHY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING?
Pelvic floor activation occurs naturally during posture, breath, and movement.

Embedding cues into daily routines improves:
🌸Baseline pelvic floor tone
🌸Core–pelvic coordination
🌸Long‑term adherence
🌸Symptom management in busy lifestyles

KEY DAILY INTEGRATION STRATEGIES
Standing Alignment
🌸Lengthen spine
🌸Reduce rib flare

Light lower‑abdominal engagement
Effect: Optimises pelvic floor length–tension relationship.
Soma Flex Role: Enhances proprioceptive awareness of pelvic orientation.

Exhale on Effort
🌸Lift, rise, or push on the exhale
🌸Reduce intra‑abdominal pressure
Effect: Supports pelvic floor elevation during load.
Soma Flex Role: Reinforces awareness of recoil during exhalation.

Coordinated Transitions
🌸Light TA activation (“corset cue”)
🌸Smooth sit‑stand and bed mobility
Effect: Improves neuromuscular synergy.
Soma Flex Role: Provides sensory feedback for consistent activation.

Rhythmic Walking Activation
🌸Periodic exhale + gentle lift
🌸Maintain relaxed abdominal breathing
Effect: Builds endurance and functional rhythm.
Soma Flex Role: Supports activation during dynamic movement.

Breath‑Led Sitting Support
🌸Grounded posture
🌸Wide rib inhalation
🌸Pelvic floor lift on exhale
Effect: Reduces downward pressure during prolonged sitting.
Soma Flex Role: Subtle cue for pelvic orientation and breath coordination.

Functional Lifting Strategy
🌸Hip hinge
🌸Supported abdomen
🌸Exhale during lift
Effect: Protects pelvic floor under load.
Soma Flex Role: Maintains activation awareness during higher‑demand tasks.

CLINICAL BENEFITS
🌸Evidence‑aligned with core–pelvic biomechanics
🌸Supports motor learning and habit formation
🌸Enhances adherence in time‑constrained lifestyles
🌸Complements traditional PFMT for improved outcomes

SOMA FLEX POSITIONING
A proprioceptive adjunct that enhances awareness, coordination, and consistency during functional pelvic floor activation.
Ideal for:

🌸Postpartum rehabilitation
🌸Prolapse management
🌸Stress urinary incontinence
🌸Preventative pelvic health programs

Soma Flex — Functional Support for Everyday Pelvic Health
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30/07/2026

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14/07/2026

Great day at HLP , Leicester today 😁
3 great rooms all fully air conditioned.

I saw a variety of patients:

Pelvic pain
C section scar
Mummy/ Post natal mot
The Mummy MOT
Post natal Reformer
Reformer

If you have any ongoing womens health issues visit

HLP Therapy and get booked in with myself of one of the other amazing practitioners..

Btw I also work in Holmes Chapel Cheshire 😊

14/07/2026

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