This recorded learning experience with award-winning Ally Taylor explores returning to exercise after hysterectomy with an evidence-led approach using ERAS, pain science and modern movement theory.
Hysterectomy is one of the most common major surgeries experienced by anyone assigned female at birth, yet guidance around return to exercise remains inconsistent, overly cautious and often rooted in outdated beliefs. This four-hour CPD course equips fitness professionals with an evidence-led framework to support clients safely and confidently after hysterectomy. Informed by Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles, contemporary pain science, wound healing research, post-surgical pelvic floor evidence and modern movement theory, the course moves beyond fear-based restrictions and blanket rules to help you work with the unique client in front you.
It also explores the psychological, emotional and cultural factors that influence recovery, helping professionals recognise when attitudes, beliefs and fear may be impacting progress, while staying firmly within scope of practice. Gain the knowledge and practical reasoning skills to programme progressive, individualised exercise that supports recovery, restores confidence and rebuilds physical capacity.
Aims and objectives
- Understand hysterectomy in context, common indications and surgical approaches, and the role of the fitness professional
- Gain an overview of ERAS and modern recovery pathways and what recovery guidance does and does not restrict
- Understand pain science, beliefs and recovery outcomes, what to watch for in clients and when to refer out
- Gain understanding of pelvic floor and load exposure after hysterectomy, scope of practice as a fitness professional and pelvic floor function within whole-body movement
- Apply modern movement theory to recovery – multiplane, multidimensional, task-specific variable movement for robust and resilient function or return to sport – and stay progressive while working within professional scope
- Come away with practical ‘Movement Breaks’, breath work, early mobilisation, core reloading and a basic rehab routine
Author Bio
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Ally Taylor
Ally Taylor has been a personal trainer and group exercise instructor for over 24 years and is the founder of Amovida, a boutique fitness studio in East Horsley, Surrey. With a strong emphasis on movement health and training for life, Ally questions traditional approaches—especially when they exist simply because “that’s how it’s always been done” rather than being backed by solid evidence.
She stays ahead by understanding how to apply primary research to shape training methods and isn’t afraid to rethink best practices when presented with quality evidence. Her sessions empower instructors to think critically, coach with confidence, and create meaningful, real-world training experiences that truly impact their clients.