Functional Strength for Seniors: Empowering Therapy Through Core and Connection

In this episode of The Tummy Team Journey Podcast, Kelly Dean is joined by occupational therapist Mary Mello to explore how functional core and pelvic floor integration is transforming care for seniors — and reshaping how therapists serve their patients.

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✔ Better Is Better: Even small improvements matter — especially in late-stage rehab.

✔ You’re Never Too Old or Too Weak: Core recovery can start at any age or ability level.

✔ Therapists Need Healing Too: When clinicians apply this work to themselves, everyone benefits.

✔ Practical, Not Perfect: Posture, breath, and engagement don’t have to be flawless — they just need to be intentional.

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To learn more about how your breathing and posture alone can impact your core and pelvic floor, join our Tummy Team Family Plan (https://thetummyteam.com/pricing/) to get easy to implement tools and strategies.