Steady State Health · Portland, Maine
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Runners & Active Adults in Portland, Maine
Steady State Health · Portland, Maine
If you're a runner or enjoy lifting, at any age, pelvic symptoms getting in the way of your activity are the worst. Our Pelvic Therapists specialize in helping you return to higher level activities without leaking or pelvic pain.
Continuing to exercise during pregnancy can be tough when you're battling new symptoms every week. Fortunately the bony, joint, or muscle symptoms can be managed with the right treatment plan, allowing you to exercise as much of your pregnancy as you'd like.
Postpartum is not just 6 weeks or 1 year - it's forever! Our Pelvic Floor Therapists are experts at helping moms return to running, lifting, and jumping - symptom-free. To return to these activities, proper rehab must eventually include much higher level exercises than simple birddogs and bridges!
Pelvic floor issues affect runners, lifters, and active people of all ages - whether or not you’ve had kids. And while these symptoms are common, they’re not something you have to live with.
If you’re dealing with leaking during runs, pelvic or low back pain with impact, or a feeling of heaviness or pressure, it’s time to work with someone who understands both pelvic health and performance. At Steady State, we help runners and active adults across Southern Maine address pelvic floor dysfunction with an approach that blends orthopedic rehab, strength training, and evidence-based pelvic care.
Unlike traditional pelvic PT clinics, our team doesn’t just focus on symptoms - we treat the whole person with a performance-minded approach. That means:
You won’t be told to stop doing what you love. We meet you where you’re at and help you return with confidence.
“Steady State has quite literally changed my life. For over 5 years I was struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction and never found the right way to manage it- until physical therapy with Steady State. I tried everything there was in those 5 years, even went to a different PT. But Steady State goes above and beyond.
If you are also struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction, you need to go to Steady State. Almost 1 year working with them and I am the strongest I have ever been, I am more comfortable and confident in my body, and I no longer let PFD take over. I cannot recommend this place enough! Oh- and the entire staff are some of the nicest people you will ever meet.”
"I saw Ashten early on in my pregnancy with a goal to remain physically active and fit but do so in a safe way. She gave me a great prenatal workout plan specific to my goals and needs, and in doing so my fears of "working out the wrong way" washed away. She helped me recognize my areas of strengths and weaknesses as well.
Halfway through my second trimester I started to suffer from severe pain in my left hip and had a terrible limp- Ashten was quick to help me and diagnosed me with pelvic girdle pain (something that can occur during pregnancy). She listened to all of my concerns and gave me exercises to help strengthen my core and lower back which were undergoing many changes due to pregnancy. She even taught me how to properly get in and out of bed and move smarter while accomplishing daily tasks.
After a couple of weeks of consistently doing the exercises Ashten gave me, my hip pain went from an 8 to nearly a 2!! And now, at 32 weeks pregnant I can honestly say I feel the best I have so far and am still very active! Ashten is more than a physical therapist, she is a true, devoted friend who wants the absolute best for everyone and won't stop until you get there! Thank you, Ashten!"
"I started seeing Ashten almost 1.5 years ago initially for pelvic floor PT. She was amazing and I noticed differences within a few months.
As we progressed, my running was able to progress and she helped me with strength training, marathon training, and I was able to run a marathon this spring and qualify for Boston. She helped my legs get stronger to prevent old injuries from flaring that has halted marathon training every time I’ve tried to start. I recommend Steady State to anyone!"
We’ll look at pelvic floor function, breathing mechanics, posture, mobility, and how your body moves during activity. This isn’t just an internal exam - it’s a full-body evaluation to find the true source of dysfunction.
We integrate pelvic floor strategies into strength work, breath control, and return-to-impact exercises so your rehab reflects your goals - not just basic Kegels.
We’ll help you return to your sport safely, using run progression, strength benchmarks, and gait or movement analysis if needed.
You’ll leave each session knowing what you’re working on, why it matters, and how to adjust based on symptoms and training load.
For a deeper look at how pelvic floor therapy supports runners, read our blog: Understanding Pelvic Floor Therapy: Beyond Kegels and Postpartum
Learn more on our Pelvic Conditions We Treat page.
Looking for care specific to your season of life? Explore our other offerings:
You don’t have to push through discomfort, leaking, or fear of movement. We’ll help you get to the root of the issue and build lasting strength where it matters most.
Serving Runners & Active Adults Across Southern Maine. From training to run the Beach to Beacon to strength training at your local gym, we help active individuals across Portland, Scarborough, Falmouth, and beyond resolve their pelvic symptoms to get strong, active, and feel empowered.
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Pelvic health concern? Use our pelvic health contact page. You can also contact us here.
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