Do Postpartum Compression Shorts Actually Work? What the Research Says — with GRÁINNE DONNELLY
In this episode, I’m joined by Gráinne Donnelly, an Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and doctoral researcher. She is also the editor of the new textbook Sports Medicine and the Pelvic Floor: Science to Practice, which bridges the gap between research and clinical care for active women.
We dive into the latest research on postpartum recovery, including the growing interest in external support garments and pelvic compression shorts. Gráinne shares what the evidence currently shows, where these garments may fit into rehabilitation, and why graded loading remains an important principle when returning to running and impact activities. We also discuss the challenges of translating research into practice, combating misinformation on social media, and staying open to changing recommendations as new evidence emerges.
We Talk About:
-Graded loading when returning to running
-Speed walking and grounded running
-The effectiveness of pelvic compression garments
-Collaboration between clinicians and researchers
-Combating social media misinformation
-Bridging the gap between research and clinical practice
Time Stamps
1:00 introduction
5:46 updates on the research
11:40 external support garments
20:24 clinical implications
23:24 Sports Medicine and the Pelvic Floor – Science to Practice book
33:13 planning for what is next
41:50 storytelling as a form of health communication
49:30 reexamining advice you give patients as you learn more
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