Understanding the Biomechanics of the Pelvis

Pelvic health professionals: How can restoring full pelvic biomechanics prevent recurrent pelvic floor dysfunction in your patients? This episode is a deep dive into the biomechanics of the pelvis and how it relates to pelvic floor muscle function. Becky explains how the pelvic floor muscles need an optimal length-tension relationship to function automatically. She also introduces and defines key concepts like ilium internal rotation, sacral nutation, and pelvic pronation, arguing that training these movements is crucial for restoring pelvic floor function. What you’ll learn in this episode: (0:59) Why the pelvic floor requires an optimal length-tension relationship to function automatically. (1:32) How ilium internal rotation creates the foundation for pelvic floor support. (4:42) What sacral nutation and counter-nutation mean, and how to remember them. (11:19) The difference between ilium rotation and pelvic orientation, and why patients need both. (19:52) How pelvic pronation functions and why it is a “secret weapon” in treatment. (23:35) Why traditional hip exercises can train away essential pelvic motion. (27:24) How eccentric control of pelvic pronation restores pelvic floor lengthening and support. (30:21) Why clinicians must also address rib cage and foot mechanics for long-term patient results. Join the waitlist for Becky’s upcoming No Kegels course: https://www.thepelvicpowerhouse.com/t... The full name of Becky’s group coaching cohort is: How to Treat the Pelvic Floor Without Kegels Course. In this course you’ll learn how to identify the root cause of pelvic floor dysfunction and confidently treat your patients without relying on Kegels. Becky runs this course only twice a year, so be sure to join the waitlist! Grab your free guide: "From the Top Down: from the ribcage to the pelvic floor": https://www.thepelvicpowerhouse.com/f... Follow Becky on Instagram:   / drbeckypelvicpt   Follow Genesis PT and Wellness on Instagram:   / genesisptwellness   Subscribe to "From the Ground Up with Dr. Becky Allen”: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/47eQP84 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QMmH0L... YouTube:    / @fromthegroundup-u4n   Pelvic health professionals, if you want to grow your practice, provide great patient care, and create the life and business you love, then visit The Pelvic Powerhouse: https://www.thepelvicpowerhouse.com/ "From the Ground Up with Dr. Becky Allen” is the podcast for pelvic health pros who are done playing small in the clinic or in business. Your host is Dr. Becky Allen, a Physical Therapist and the Founder and Visionary of Genesis PT & Wellness. As your coach, Becky will share with you what it really takes to lead a mission-driven, team-powered, game-changing pelvic health practice. This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/