{"id":11396,"date":"2021-02-13T23:41:57","date_gmt":"2021-02-13T23:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.feldmanphysicaltherapy.com\/?p=11396"},"modified":"2021-02-13T23:41:57","modified_gmt":"2021-02-13T23:41:57","slug":"no-flo-no-go-ya-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.feldmanphysicaltherapy.com\/no-flo-no-go-ya-know\/","title":{"rendered":"No flo…No go…Ya know?"},"content":{"rendered":"

No <\/b>flo<\/span><\/i>…No<\/b> go<\/span><\/i>…Ya <\/b>know<\/span><\/i>?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Things parents, coaches and female athletes NEED to talk about.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

\"PhysicalLet\u2019s all say it together on a count of 1…2…3…<\/span><\/p>\n

[ v<\/b>uh<\/i><\/b>-jahy-n<\/b>uh<\/i><\/b> ]<\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0 Yes, the “vajayjay”. That place women bleed from each month.<\/span><\/p>\n

Often known as: <\/span>Period,<\/span> Time of the Month,\u00a0 Bleeding,\u00a0 Menses,\u00a0 Monthlies, One\u2019s Friend, Shark Week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Such a tough topic to broach.<\/b><\/p>\n

The <\/span>unfortunate reality<\/i><\/b> is that our inability and discomfort talking about this topic is negatively impacting female athletes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We need to talk about this.<\/b> Ignoring it can be <\/span>detrimenta<\/b>l to a female\u2019s ability to <\/span>generate & maintain healthy bone<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>develop healthy muscle<\/span><\/i>, and can put a <\/span>heavy damper on sports performance<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A woman’s<\/span> period<\/b> is normal….period.\u00a0 Bringing it up shouldn’t be so faux pas in society. I remember being 12 and trying to hide…hide the fact that I was “bleeding”, growing boobs, or starting to sweat. I can tell you…feeling awkward as a 12-year-old sucked. We really need to change this. Luckily, over the years I\u2019ve learned <\/span>that<\/span> having my period makes me an indestructible force to be reckoned with<\/b>.<\/i><\/b>.. <\/b>and this is what we need to teach our female athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Menstruation is what creates a woman’s <\/span>superhuman<\/b> strength. Especially the fact that we make our significant others bring us chocolate, coffee, flowers, or even a new puppy simply by saying….. it’s “that time of the month\u201d.\u00a0 Heck, my fiance knows to not test the waters during shark week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I know it’s freaking weird to talk about bleeding vaginas,\u00a0 but we <\/span>must stop dancing around the facts<\/b>. The scars we have caused female athletes by not talking about it is far from fair. Female athletes need to know <\/span>having a menstrual cycle is powerful<\/b> and not having one is weakening. In fact, having a normal period is like hitting the million-dollar jackpot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are NOT fragile thanks to our monthly friend. In fact, having a regular period is what makes women stronger. Yes, I said it. OUR PERIOD MAKES US STRONG. <\/span>It is a sign that our bodies are ready to move mountains<\/i><\/b>.<\/b> Without it, we’re sinking in <\/span>quicksand.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Did you know that a young woman <\/span>should be menstruating by 15<\/b>, and if not she should see a healthcare provider? Did you also know that it is <\/span>abnormal for women to \u201cskip\u201d periods<\/b> without a medical diagnosis? <\/span>A delayed or lost period SIGNIFICANTLY increases a female\u2019s risk for injury<\/span>. Unlike many old-timers used to think, lack of menstruation is NOT related to peak athleticism. Instead, it relates to poor performance and failure to achieve greatness.<\/span><\/p>\n

So instead of a long-winded explanation of drawn-out medical jargon, here\u2019s an abbreviated version of what happens when there\u2019s no red sea. A delayed or lost period can be a sign of an energy imbalance. And heck, energy is fuel for our bodies. Without enough of it, we putter along like a car running out of gas. Low energy affects our brain, heart, hormones, bones, muscles, and more. I can assure you, that car or our bodies won’t perform well with no fuel. Low energy=no menses and no menses=poor performance, poor bone health, increased risk for injury, and loss of womanly superpowers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you listening yet?<\/b><\/p>\n

We <\/span>NEED<\/b> to discuss bleeding, tampons (aka plugs- thanks mom), and cramps with our female athletes. It\u2019s a magic trick we should use to keep them strong, healthy and HAPPY. What I recommend, <\/span>get comfortable being uncomfortable<\/i><\/b> and you best make sure you\u2019re asking your female athletes about their periods. I recommend starting with these basic questions:<\/span><\/p>\n