
How the Pelvic Floor Impacts Running Performance and Endurance
Learn how pelvic floor endurance, breathing, and individualized assessment play a critical role in running performance, leak prevention, and long term pelvic health.
Are you an athlete tired of annoying injuries holding you back from peak performance? Then this podcast is for you. Here we share our expert opinion on hot topics in physical therapy, injury prevention, sports performance, and sometimes other random thoughts.
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Learn how pelvic floor endurance, breathing, and individualized assessment play a critical role in running performance, leak prevention, and long term pelvic health.

Many runners train their lungs and legs for endurance but overlook the pelvic floor, a key stabilizer that manages pressure and impact with every stride and can limit performance when it fatigues.

Achilles pain isn’t just “bad luck” or something you have to push through, it’s your body waving a giant red flag that something in your movement chain isn’t working right. Almost every case of Achilles

It’s tempting to jump back into training or competition the moment pain subsides. But for athletes in sports like football, basketball, and soccer, returning running too early can create a dangerous cycle of re-injury. These

At The Charlotte Athlete, injury prevention is more than a buzzword—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Our team works with active individuals across all levels, from weekend warriors to elite performers, to build stronger, more resilient bodies through movement-based care.

Are you an athlete tired of annoying injuries holding you back from peak performance? Then this blog is for you. Here, we’ll explore the root causes of low back pain, one of the most common complaints among active individuals.

Have you ever been working out, everything going great, and then—out of nowhere—your elbow or wrist starts flaring up? What’s your first move? Check out this blog for the answers!

The second installment of the interview with Dr. Mike is here! We discussed the big topic of “can you avoid injury?”. This was such a fun interview it lasted two episodes, so tune in for the rest of whatever when end up chatting about!

This interview is with our very own Dr. Mike here at The Charlotte Athlete. We discuss the concepts that we wish we knew earlier, the strategy behind being an athlete, and really whatever comes up. This is a very fun interview, stay tuned for part 2!

This episode we interview Chris Yandle who is the fitness director of NodaFit inside Charlotte Strength in Charlotte, NC. We talk about his background in fitness, his message for those searching for this fitness answer, and the joys of having fitness in your life. I cannot recommend this gym enough, and I hope you enjoy the interview! For more about NodaFit and Charlotte Strength, the links are below!

This episode focuses on the mental side of life! Chris’ company Mentally Shredded, brings the mental edge to the human experience. We talk about what got him into the psychological space, tips and tricks, and what his biggest suggestions are to start your own journey. This is a huge part of life and it was a great time! Check out his links below to learn more about his brand!

This episode of the podcast is all about nutrition. I am joined by Matt Dengler who is a dietician in the Charlotte area. We go over macros, nutritional basics, and how to make the most out of your nutritional journey! If you want to get in touch with Matt, check out the links below!