Kirstyn Cahoon Richards- Perinatal and Pediatric Physiotherapist
Momentum Health T3p0a3 Calgary, AB, Canada

Don't miss tomorrow's virtual pelvic floor strengthening class at noon MST. $20 covered by your physio benefits. Go to mosspostpartum.com under classes to register! Focus tomorrow is getting back into strength training. Classes can be taken from anywhere! @moss_postpartum_house

Pelvic Floor/Core: Return to activity Post-partum Virtual Class Join our Pelvic Health Therapist, Kirstyn Cahoon in a weekly education and training session to restore your core and pelvic floor after childbirth. This class is targeted to help you connect to your pelvic floor and core, get back into your activity of choice and decrease aches and pains from the receptive movements of motherhood. The format:... Pelvic floor/core connection and alignment with education Targeted exercise to meet your goals (ex. Getting back into running, yoga, soccer) Circuit training to target functions of motherhood with healing the core and pelvic floor in mind Cool down with stretches with PT education on common injuries during post partum and how to avoid them Classes begin June 24th and will run weekly Classes run on Wednesday at 12 noon MST You are able to join as soon as 4 weeks post-partum Classes are virtual and take place in the comfort of your own home Exercises will vary weekly and modifications will be provided for each client based on their needs. Sign up: MOSS website https://www.mosspostpartum.com/ under classes or call 587.327.3980 Classes are 20 dollars and covered by physio benefits What is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: A Specialized form of Physio which helps support pelvic organs, assist in bowel and bladder control and contribute to healthy sexual function. Pelvic physio also treats incontinence, Diastasis (abdominal opening), difficult urination or bowel movements, constipation, chronic pelvic pain (including tailbone pain) and painful intercourse. If you are experiencing any of the above issues, it’s recommended you receive an assessment by a pelvic floor physio prior to beginning the classes so you know how to modify the exercises for your specific needs, however, this is not a requirement. MOSS is offering both Virtual and in-person options for this.

Here's my growing little guy! He is always playing and keeping us busy! Even though I'm exploring this new part of life I'm still thinking about my wonderful clients!

Motherhood is truly the most challenging and rewarding adventure. I hope all the mothers out there know how loved and appreciated they are. I would like to thank my patients for the years of advice, pointers and support to help me prepare to finally be on this journey myself. I miss seeing you all and look forward to seeing you all soon (back to work in the fall)

Birth Story I am so glad to finally share my birth story with my clients because the support and guidance my husband and I received during my pregnancy helped not only prepare us for delivery but get us through some surprises along the way. The evening of Feb 16th I woke up with contractions coming every 5 -15 minutes for 3 hours. Now when I am talking about contractions I mean BACK LABOUR! During this time I did as the midwifes dictated and rested/went back to sleep. I fell...Continue reading