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  1. Postpartum Recovery pt. 2 Diastasis Rectus Abdominis | Image Courtesy of Katherine Hood via Unsplash

    Diastasis Rectus Abdominis: What, Why, How? | Postpartum Recovery Series - Part 2https://feminapt.com/blog/diastasis-rectus-abdominis-what-why-how-postpartum-recovery-pt-2

    What is DRA? Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA, sometimes referred to as Diastasis Recti) is a distortion or thinning of the linea alba which is the midline of the abdomen that connects left and right rectus abdominis muscles together. Although DRA can...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  2. squat and hover to pee

    New Year’s Resolutions for your Pelvic Floor | Don't Squat and Hover to Pee!https://feminapt.com/blog/new-year-s-resolutions-for-your-pelvic-floor-don-t-squat-and-hover-to-pee

    Don’t squat and hover to pee! Sit down and relax your pelvic floor muscles. Ok, ok so this tip is always met with some pushback, but to those of you who prefer to squat and hover to pee rather than sit should be aware that this habit is not good for...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog

  3. belly breathinghttps://feminapt.com/site-index/belly-breathing

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    • Author: Webmaster
  4. Laboring Positions and Pelvic Floor Stretches for Childbirth

    4 Pelvic Floor Stretches for Childbirth That You Need NOWhttps://feminapt.com/blog/4-pelvic-floor-stretches-for-childbirth-that-you-need-now

    All About the Importance of Pelvic Floor Stretches for Childbirth **Talk to your physical therapist and healthcare team about specific guidelines for you** Are you ready for the big day? Have you thought about how you will prep for your upcoming...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  5. image depicting discomfort caused by Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia

    Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia and how Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Helphttps://feminapt.com/diagnoses/abdominal-phrenic-dysynergia

    What is Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia? Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia (APD) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID). This condition occurs when the brain cannot coordinate the correct movement of the diaphragm in relation to the fullness of the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Diagnoses
  6. Steps to return to running in postpartum | image courtesy of sam chaffin via unsplash

    Blog: A Safe Return to Running and Impact Activities in Postpartumhttps://feminapt.com/blog/blog-return-to-running-in-postpartum

    During pregnancy, the body goes through tremendous changes that can significantly impact strength, endurance, and ability to absorb ground reaction forces that are required to safely return to running. Your growing belly changes your posture, your...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Debbie Dy, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  7. What are deep core muscles and how does pregnancy affect them?

    What are deep core muscles and how does pregnancy affect them?https://feminapt.com/blog/what-are-deep-core-muscles-and-how-does-pregnancy-affect-them

    What are the “deep core muscles”? The “deep core” is a muscle group that acts to stabilize your spine. This muscle group consists of the diaphragm, the pelvic floor muscles, the transverse abdominis and the multifidi muscles. When properly engaged,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Debbie Dy, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  8. hormones during pregnancy

    What's Happening To Your Hormones During Pregnancy? https://feminapt.com/blog/whats-happening-to-your-hormones-during-pregnancy

    Do you really know what happens to your hormones during pregnancy? Do you know what hormones are in play during pregnancy? Well, let’s go through some of the hormones and their functions during pregnancy, so you can have a better understanding of what...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  9. stop sucking in your stomach

    Washington Post: Stop Sucking in Your Stomach All the Timehttps://feminapt.com/media-content/washington-post/washington-post-stop-sucking-in-your-stomach-all-the-time

    can make a difference.” Jeffcoat said other strategies include a combination of flexibility and breath work, such as “belly breathing,” as well as abdominal massage. When you’re practicing breathing, Wiebe suggests doing inhalations with an emphasis on...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Washington Post
  10. Muscles and Potty Training | Image Courtesy of Jessica Reeves and her son Zeek

    What’s The Deal With Muscles And Potty Training? | Pediatric Blog Posthttps://feminapt.com/blog/what-s-the-deal-with-muscles-and-potty-training-pediatric-blog-post

    bladder is not fully empty this could cause increased tightness in the muscles and bacteria growth. Do encourage deep belly breathing; try having them sing songs, blow bubbles, or blow on a pinwheel Avoid letting your child’s feet dangle while sitting...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Sarina Karwande PT, DPT, CAFS
    • Category: Blog
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What Our Patients Say About Their Journey

Testimonial by Y.L. (mom of 2)

After having my second baby via C-section I searched for months to try to find help for my lower back pain and separated abdominal muscles. I finally came across Heather Jeffcoat via a mommy blog. I reached out to her via email and set my first appointment. My first appointment went amazing … she listened to what my symptoms, check my separation and explained to me in detail what the next steps would be. Not only did my abdominal separation go from 3 to about 1 -1/2 but...

Testimonial by R.D., age 38

"I had a severe tear during childbirth that was not stitched together correctly and therefore healed poorly. Even after having a surgery a year later to remove the scar tissue, I was still having pain, and no one could explain why -- there was no overt 'reason' to explain the pain. I had tried other 'specialists' and even saw another physical therapist who had me do hip / leg stretches -- what a joke! I was about to give up and just 'live with it' until thankfully I kept...

Testimonial by Alexandra B.

Heather is without exaggerating AMAZING! After years of trouble with a certain part of my body, in no time, she made everything change back to equilibrium and to what would be considered normal. She explains everything in detail and therefore gives you a better understanding of why things are the way they are, and how you can work towards turning things around. I would highly recommend Heather for any type of Physical Therapy. She has created her own "Method/Therapy"...

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9012 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Telephone: (310) 871-9554

The Beverly Hills office is convenient to Mid-Wilshire, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Beverlywood, Korea Town, Downtown LA, Culver City, Century City, Santa Monica and Malibu.

Hours:

Monday 12:00-5:00
Tuesday 7:00-6:00
Wednesday CALL
Thursday 2:00-6:00
Friday 7:00-6:00

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350 S. Lake Avenue #220
Pasadena, Ca 91101

Telephone: (818) 873-1403

Our Pasadena location is convenient to Glendale, Montrose, Burbank, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Atwater Village, and Eagle Rock.

Hours:

Monday 7:00-6:00
Tuesday 7:00-4:00
Wednesday CALL
Thursday 7:00-4:00
Friday CALL

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13425 Ventura Blvd. Suite 200
Sherman Oaks, California 91423

Telephone: (818) 877-6910

The Sherman Oaks office is adjacent to Studio City and serves the Bel Air, Brentwood, West LA, Mulholland, Beverly Hills, Encino, Calabasas and San Fernando Valley area.

Hours:

Monday 7:30-6:00
Tuesday 7:00-6:00
Wednesday 7:00-6:00
Thursday 8:00-6:00
Friday 7:00-6:00

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