08/12/2026
You can learn a lot from the internet. 👀
But there’s a difference between being *inspired* by an exercise and knowing whether that exercise is appropriate for YOUR body.
A fitness influencer can show you what to do.
A physical therapist is trained to assess WHY you’re struggling, what your body is doing, and how to appropriately progress you from where you are to where you want to be.
We look at things like:
→ breathing + pressure management
→ core + pelvic floor coordination
→ strength + mobility
→ movement patterns
→ pain, leaking, heaviness or pressure
→ your pregnancy + birth history
→ your current stage of recovery
→ your individual goals
Because the same exercise can be incredibly helpful for one woman and completely inappropriate for another.
And this is *especially* important postpartum.
〰️Your friend’s recovery is not your recovery. (Read that again!)
〰️The workout that helped your favorite influencer is not necessarily the workout your body needs.
〰️A six-week clearance does not mean every woman is ready for the exact same things at six weeks.
You don’t need to stop following fitness influencers.
Just learn to recognize the difference between general education and *individualized* care. 👏🏽
📌Save this for the next time you’re tempted to copy a workout simply because it worked for someone else.
➡️ And if you’re postpartum and want help understanding what YOUR body needs next, comment POSTPREG and I’ll send you my free postpartum guide!
