Anna Hammond | Pregnancy Posture Reset

Show Notes:

What do you do when a client is stuck with their shoulders rounded and head forward but they are not able to move to a more neutral position?

NOTE: Anna visually shows the movements in the video and the audio is not always clear as to what she is doing, so please watch the video instead of just listening to the audio to see the demonstrations in this episode.

In today’s episode, Lynn talks with Dr. Anna Hammond, DPT, OCS, PCES, and a lead therapist at Core Exercise Solutions, about ways to examine the shoulders and ribs to improve posture and make lasting changes.

As pregnancy progresses the growth of the baby causes the body to change. These changes need to occur but can expose imbalances in the pregnant person’s body that can affect their ability to move with balance and ease. They can also impact the load on the pelvic floor and create potential issues with prolapse. Addressing posture during pregnancy can set a pregnant person up for a more successful experience postpartum.

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ABOUT TODAY’S SPEAKER

Anna Hammond, DPT, OCS, PCES

Anna is a doctor of physical therapy, strength and conditioning coach, and educator with extensive experience in orthopedic clinics, clinic startups, arthroscopic hip procedures, and strength and conditioning, with a focus on women’s health and injury prevention. Passionate about professional development, she empowers fitness and movement professionals with the tools and insights needed to improve client outcomes. Anna’s dynamic teaching blends evidence-based strategies, clinical expertise, and real-world experience that also draws from her background in yoga and competitive sports. Her approach integrates movement, anatomy, and functional training to help professionals enhance their skills and advance their careers.