Movement Podcast Dr. Cortney Herndon: Bridging the Gap Between Therapy & Training
Aug 21, 2025
Dr. Cortney Herndon, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, discusses her impactful journey through the realms of Functional Movement Systems and Women’s Health. She delves into the significance of incontinence in female athletes and tailored training during pregnancy and menopause. Dr. Herndon emphasizes the need for better communication between healthcare and fitness professionals to optimize client care. She also highlights the importance of collaborative networks in supporting clients dealing with movement challenges, encouraging a more integrative approach to wellness.
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Approach Pelvic Floor With Less Aggression
- For pelvic-floor related symptoms, prioritize breathing and gradual functional progressions over aggressive strengthening.
- Consider external assessment and need for pelvic-health PT for internal exams when symptoms persist.
Refer For Incontinence Evaluation
- Refer athletes with incontinence, clunking, or asymmetrical screens to pelvic health PT instead of training through it.
- Internal exams often determine whether a pelvic floor needs up-training (Kegels) or down-training (relaxation).
Tightness Can Hide Instability
- Hypermobile athletes often adopt high-threshold bracing in adductors or obliques that masks weak stabilizers.
- Treating the tight "crutch" without addressing the weak prime movers can worsen function.