When jumping makes you pee
Jumping Rope and Pelvic Health Symptoms: How to Stay Pee-Free in Your Workouts
Jumping rope is a dynamic and effective way to improve cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and agility - but for many, it can also bring on unexpected and embarrassing pelvic health symptoms. If you've ever experienced leaking during jump rope exercises or peeing in CrossFit classes, you're not alone—and more importantly, there’s help.
At Loon State Physical Therapy, we specialize in fitness-forward physical therapy that empowers you to move without limitations. Whether you're hitting a WOD or picking up a jump rope for the first time in years, understanding how to manage your pelvic health is key to staying dry and confident during your workouts.
Why Does Jumping Rope Cause Leaking?
When you jump, your body experiences repetitive impact forces. These forces increase pressure on your bladder and pelvic floor. If your pelvic floor muscles are weak, overly tight, or not properly coordinated with your breathing and core muscles, you may experience urinary leakage - also known as stress urinary incontinence.
This is a common issue for active women, but it doesn’t have to be your normal. This is not just a "mom problem"- anyone can experience pelvic floor dysfunction.
Pee-Free Workouts Are Possible
Leaking during exercise may be common, but it’s not normal - and it’s absolutely treatable. Our pelvic health physical therapist works with active individuals of all fitness levels to restore strength, control, and function to the pelvic floor.
We use a comprehensive, personalized approach to help you return to high-impact activities like jumping rope without fear or discomfort. Our therapy often includes:
Pelvic floor muscle training (not just Kegels!)
Breath coordination and core stability
Movement retraining for exercises like double-unders or box jumps
Guidance on workout modifications during your rehab process
Fitness-Forward Pelvic Health Care
At our clinic, we don’t just help you recover - we help you thrive. Our fitness - forward physical therapy approach ensures that your rehab program is built around your goals, whether that’s peeing-free double unders, jumping on a trampoline with your kiddos or your next CrossFit competition. We believe pelvic health shouldn’t be a barrier to fitness - it should be a foundation.
Ready to Take Control of Your Pelvic Health?
If you’re tired of leaking when you jump rope, sneeze, or lift weights, it’s time to take action. Our team is here to support you with expert pelvic health management in Minneapolis, Lake Elmo and Hopkins. Don’t settle for wearing pads to the gym or always having to wear black pants - get to the root of the issue with physical therapy that works with your active lifestyle.
Book a pelvic health evaluation here and start your journey toward pee - free workouts.
