Dr. Winnie Yu, PT, DPT, CSCS

On Tuesday, I had my first surgery ever. After 10+ years of being told “oh it’s most likely just your hormones, just monitor” by 6 different doctors at 3 different practices, I am so relieved to be done with what may be part 1 of this battle with my obstetrical / gynecological health. Over the last decade, I’ve been dealing with symptoms of: - 10-12 day long menstruation - months with 20+ days of bleeding - excruciating and cripplingly painful 2nd day of my period - blood loss that for some time, came out in golf ball sized chunks - dizziness and fatigue - lowered sports performance and energy due to low iron stores from all the bleeding - pain with intercourse - random sharp stabbing pains throughout the month - and SO many more symptoms that multiple doctors had told me to just go on birth control 8+ years before I decided to stop Tuesday’s surgery helped to remove some abnormal growths in my uterus that although was low risk for malignancy, could have certainly affected my ability to conceive in the future. Although this doesn’t solve all the issues, this is the good step forward and I’m just thankful that I didn’t give up on myself & I continued to advocate when no one else was listening. Ladies, you are NOT alone. Here to help be a listening ear or share whatever info I can to help you make your journey a smoother process. Drop a ♥️ if you know someone or have dealt with ob-gyn issues before. #women #womenshealth #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womensupportwomen #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloordysfunction #pelvicfloorhealth #endometriosis #endometrosiswarrior #endometriosisawareness #polyp #uterinepolyps #uterinehealth #gyn #periodproblems #period

Someone pinch me because WHATTTTTTT!!! Never in a million years would I have thought that I would make it to a full spread on @womenshealthmag to share my knowledge as a Physical Therapist 🥹 Thank you to the incredible team for making this happen. So freaking happy to be alongside @tatianalampa and @racheltaveldpt for this huge project! From my first partnership with @womensbest to now being featured on one of my favorite magazines, this page & profession has taken me to opportunities beyond my dreams. THANK YOU to you guys for always supporting and showing love and helping to make this happen! If you haven’t already, pick up a copy of the magazine to support & read about the importance of form in your movements! ☺️🤍 Happy Thursday friends! xx Winn #womenshealth #womenshealthmag #womensbest #womensbestwear #magazinefeature #instagramgrowth #fitness #fitnessinfluencer #instagramgrowthtips #fitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation #motivation #dreams #workout #workoutmotivation #stretching #stretches #mobility #mobilitytraining #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist

When I was 17, I first went to the orthopedic doctor about my knee pain. He just told me to stop running. When I was 20 I partially tore one of my menisci. When I was 22, I partially tore the other one. People told me that my knees “aren’t meant for running”. But I knew that couldn’t be the answer. At 24 I changed up my training approach completely. Instead of running 4-5 days a week, I started running only 2-3 and lifting 2-4 days a week. I started moving away from the lighter weight rack and began lifting heavier, trusting my body’s ability to heal and support itself. I never got surgery. For 5 years, I didn’t race anything longer than a 10k because I was scared, I was nervous about the doctors being right, that I would injure myself again if I continued running long distances. But this past weekend, I did my 1st half marathon in 5 years. I went from not being able to stand at work for more than 2-3 hours without knee pain to being able to return to the sport that I LOVE simply by changing up my approach. I now can lift heavier than my body weight & never in a million years thought that would be my saving grace. But getting stronger is my lifelong goal now. Just because you are injured does NOT mean you can never return to your sport. Of course, every injury is different and every rehab process is different, but our bodies are capable of SO much more than we imagine if we support it with the right tools. Trust your body, trust the process. I love this damn sport, xx Winn . . . #runner #runnningcommunity #kneerehab #mensicustear #mensicusrehab #sportrehab #runninginjury #exercisemotivation #rehabjourney #healthjourney #strengthtraining #thenandnow #glowup #femalerunners #runcoach #pov #endurancetraining #enduranceathlete #halfmarathon #marathon #trainingplan #firstrace #runningstories #instarunners #physio #runningspecialist #physicaltherapy #liftheavy #weighttraining #weighttrainingjourney

There’s no better way to take care of your hip health than starting every workout with a comprehensive hip mobility warmup. Here are 4 of my favorite moves to help open up the hips, especially those inner thigh (or adductor) stabilizer muscles. 🧠 For my runners diving into their marathon training program and are prepping for those NYC bridges, and for my females looking to take care of their pelvic health, this one’s for you! @ptulaactive Bare Brights collection is now LIVE 🫶🏼 use my code WINNIE at checkout to save on these new pieces SHARE this with a friend who needs this SAVE this for joint health tips 🧠 FOLLOW for more physio tips 🩺 ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Perform exercises at your own risk, and stop if you experience any discomfort or pain. #hiphealth #hipmobility #hipexercises #hiprehab #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorexercises #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvichealth #womenshealth #runnerscommunity #runningtips #nycmarathon #noname #marathonseason #runninginjuries #hippain #ptulaactive #ptulafamily

@ptulaactive Bare Brights launch tomorrow & it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t show you how comfy & perfect for lifting these new pieces are 🔥 grab a band and get moving! ⏰ 3-4 rounds of 8-12 reps each 💡focus on squeezing the shoulder blades back and keeping the shoulders down with the movement SHARE this with a friend who needs this SAVE this for strength & posture tips 🧠 FOLLOW for more physio tips 🩺 ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Perform exercises at your own risk, and stop if you experience any discomfort or pain.

Do you want to keep bumping up the weights but your hands are stopping you from being great? 🧠 Your grip strength may not be as strong due to a lack of targeted grip training or underlying issues such as muscle imbalances, tendon injuries, or nerve compression. Additionally, factors like poor posture, insufficient hand and forearm exercise, and overuse can weaken grip strength over time! If you generally don’t have any pain or hand injuries, try training your grip strength by progressing the weight that you use with your workouts every couple weeks! Outfit: @prozis - use my code: WINNIE to save & support me! I wear size M in tops & bottoms 🫶🏼 SHARE this with a friend who needs this SAVE this for strength tips 🧠 FOLLOW for more physio tips 🩺 ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Perform exercises at your own risk, and stop if you experience any discomfort or pain. #grip #gripstrength #progressiveoverload #weightlifting #workoutsforwomen #womenwholift #girlswholift #stronggirls #beginnerworkout #shoulderworkout #armworkout #strongarms

@newvisisterwear athletic line is now LIVE and available on Amazon!!! If you guys haven’t noticed, my all time FAV workout fit is an open back halter sports bra & shorts and with both at a $24.99 price point, this is truly unbeatable 💁🏻‍♀️ Check out my story for the amazon links! Which of these fits is your favorite? 😍👇🏼 Happy Monday friends, xx Winn #newvisister #newvisistersportswear #newvisisterwear #summerfits #strongwomen #womenwholift #girlswholift #fitgirls #bandeautops #cuteathleticwear #athleisure #athleticstyle #amazonfinds #amazonathleticwear #amazonathleticwear #amazondeals

Third workout with weights since surgery and I’m slowly but surely building back! Me and my noodle arms were struggling yesterday but we got it done 💪🏼 Give these moves a try to get that upper body feeling stronger! Outfit: @prozis - use my code: WINNIE to save & support me! I wear size M in tops & bottoms 🫶🏼 SHARE this with a friend who needs this SAVE this for more strength tips 🧠 FOLLOW for more physio tips 🩺 ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Perform exercises at your own risk, and stop if you experience any discomfort or pain. #upperbodyworkout #upperbody #armsworkout #shoulders #leanmuscle #tonedarms #exercisesforwomen #strongwomen #endowarrior #womenshealth

Practicing exercises that challenge stability, such as single-leg stands, yoga, and balance board activities are awesome ways to develop balance! For my routine, I focus on working on strength moves that go from double leg stance ➡️ staggered stance ➡️ single leg stance to get my legs feeling stronger individually since running requires stability from both sides 🏃🏻‍♀️ Consistent practice in various environments and on uneven surfaces can further improve balance (when your body is ready for it)! This helps develop better control and reducing the risk of falls or injuries. @kamo.fitness summer sale ends TOMORROW! grab your summer workout fits for up to 40% off, these deals are unbeatable! 🙈 use my code WINNIE for additional savings 👀 #balance #stability #singlelegtraining #singlelegstrength #balancetraining #kamokommunity #lunges #quadstretch #quadstrength #glutesworkout #glutestrength

from the office👩🏻‍💼 to a sushi date night 🍣, @ptulaactive new Stadium Edit launch is just truly perfect for work attire, comfy city walks, and date nights around the city ** I promise you these are the softest work pants you will ever purchase ** 🫡 🫶🏼 wearing size M in the tuckable tee (dark teal) & M in the tailored pants (black). use my code WINNIE to save on your order! #ptulaactive #ptulafamily #ptula #nycfood #lowereastside #workattire #corporategirl #corporategirlie #workoutfits #trousers #comfywear #tiktokoutfit #viraloutfit #datenight

life lately 🫶🏼 happy Father’s Day to the most important man in my life, I love you so much baba 🌞 ft my first workouts since surgery, bday with my bestest friends, my fam, filming with @runnersworldmag for the first time, my Run Stronger Cohort 7 crew, and some of the other amazing people in my life. love you guys! #birthday #fathersday #family #health #recovery #workouts #strengthforwomen #runners

Did you know that breathing significantly influences deep core activation? When done properly, diaphragmatic breathing helps activate the transverse abdominis and pelvic floor muscles, forming a stable base for movement. This integration improves: 💡posture 💡balance 💡support for the spine all of which reduces the risk of injury during physical activities. Effective breathing patterns ensure that the core is engaged from within, promoting overall functional strength and endurance! Outfit: @prozis - use my code: WINNIE to save & support me! I wear size M in tops & bottoms 🫶🏼 SHARE this with a friend who needs this SAVE this for strength tips 🧠 FOLLOW for more physio tips 🩺 ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Perform exercises at your own risk, and stop if you experience any discomfort or pain. #breathing #deepcore #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorexercises #womenshealth #femaleempowerment #femalefitness #physicaltherapist