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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.
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Posted on 2026-03-10