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Leaking During Workouts? It's a Pressure Problem-- Not Always a Pelvic Floor Problem
by Dr. McKenzie Redd, PT, DPT at CPR Physical Therapy + Performance
If you leak during workouts, it’s rarely just about weakness.
More often, it’s about pressure management — how your core system and pelvic floor are handling load.
And I know… you’ve probably been told:
“Oh, you leak? Just do Kegels.”
But let’s talk about why that’s not always the right strategy.
When you cough, laugh, jump, sneeze, run, or lift heavy, you create incre...
Posted on 2026-03-10
A Need for Speed
by Sutter Wyatt, PT, DPT at CPR: Physical Therapy + Performance
Have you ever had moments in your recent years of life where you felt like you didn’t quite have the spring in your step like you once did? Maybe your child or grandchild challenged you in a foot race and you lost for the first time without “letting them win”. Or maybe your brain is still telling you that you are 21 again but your body is moving at...
Posted on 2026-02-03
What's the Difference Between Stress and Urge Urinary Incontinence?
By Sami Ashenbrener, PT, DPT, PCES; Pelvic Health Doctor of Physical Therapy and Partner at CPR Physical Therapy + Performance
As a pelvic floor physical therapist, one of the most common concerns I hear from patients of all ages is, “Why am I leaking urine, and what can I do about it?” Urinary leakage, or urinary incontinence, is incredibly common. Yet, it’s also one of the least discussed topics in healthcare. Many people quietly adapt—using pads, limiting fluid intake...
Posted on 2025-10-14
Understanding Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) and the Role of Physical Therapy in Treatment
By Dr. Brandon Walker, DPT, ATC. Employee of CPR Physical Therapy + Performance.
Imagine feeling off-balance, lightheaded, or like you're swaying, even when you're standing still. These sensations might be brief for some, but for others, they can persist for months or years, affecting their quality of life. If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with a condition known as Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
What Is Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness?.
Persist...
Posted on 2025-07-08
The Thrower’s Ten Program: A Comprehensive Guide to Shoulder Health and Performance
By Mike Patton, PTA. Employee of CPR Physical Therapy + Performance.
For athletes who rely on powerful, repetitive throwing motions—such as baseball pitchers, softball players, quarterbacks, or even tennis players—maintaining shoulder health and strength is critical. The Thrower’s Ten Program is a widely recognized exercise regimen designed specifically to enhance the strength, power, endurance, and stability of the shoulder complex for overhead athletes. This blog post ...
Posted on 2025-06-16
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