04/21/2026
🦴 Is your "foundation" protecting your bones? We often talk about calcium, Vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercise, but there's a hidden player in bone health: the pelvic floor.
🎙️ On the latest episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill sits down with Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, WCS, BCB-PMD, to discuss why pelvic health is a lifelong priority.
💡 Some key insights:
➡️ The pelvic floor is part of the core system and directly impacts balance and fall risk
➡️ Pelvic floor symptoms can be early warning signs of bone density loss
➡️ Incontinence and discomfort often prevent people from exercising, which further impacts bone health
➡️ Exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve both pelvic floor function and bone density
➡️ Pelvic floor dysfunction is common but treatable at any age
➡️ Proper training matters. Doing exercises incorrectly can worsen symptoms rather than improve them
➡️ Education and self-advocacy are critical to getting the right care
➡️ ... and more!
🦴 Your body works as a system. When you strengthen your pelvic floor, you're building a stronger foundation for your entire skeletal system.
🎧 Listen now: https://www.bonetalk.org/podcast-episodes/strong-from-the-inside-out-why-pelvic-floor-health-matters-for-your-bones
