Considerations for the Postpartum Runner

Abstract

ABSTRACT Today, there are over 35 million runners in the United States and greater than half are women. The psychological, physiological, and biomechanical differences between male and female runners are well cited; however, there is little guidance provided to health care providers including running and strength coaches about how to transition runners back to running postpartum. This article can serve as a reference for understanding the unique challenges female runners face postpartum and give clinicians the knowledge to manage the athlete's expectations and training progression.