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If you’re looking for specific diastasis recti exercises, we can help you get back into a fitness groove after pregnancy and childbirth and help heal and strengthen the deep core muscles. What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis recti happens when the two...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Verywell Family
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...
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- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog
prevent the pain from returning. Potential sources of the pain may include postural dysfunction related to pregnancy, diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA), misalignments in the pelvic girdle, and poor body mechanics. The presence of diastasis rectus...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Published Articles
While researching this article about diastasis recti exercises, Livestrong author Amy Marturana Winderl, CPT reached out to me for some advice. Here is a brief synopsis of the article, with a link to the full article below. Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS...
- Type: Article
- Author: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CLT, CSCS
- Category: Livestrong
Mommy tummy aka diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a prevalent issue. One in three American moms have DRA that persists greater than a year. So what is a diastasis recti? It is the stretching of the linea alba, a connective tissue that runs down the...
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- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog
by promoting collagen remodeling Decrease itching Provide moisture and flexibility to the scar Desensitize the scar tissue Diastasis recti recovery Diastasis recti, or diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a condition in which the 2 sides of the...
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- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog
pelvic floor muscle strength, endurance and coordination pelvic organ prolapse any distortion of the midline of abdomen (diastasis rectus abdominis) musculoskeletal strength scar tissue There is a functional screening that our office follows to help you...
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- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Blog
exercises should also be incorporated into daily activities, such as picking up their baby or squatting to the floor. If a diastasis is present, this should be corrected to restore a more midline position of the rectus abdominus muscles (Photos 3 and...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Published Articles
Post-Partum Renewal Programhttps://feminapt.com/treatments/post-partum-renewal-program
Our Premier Post-partum physical therapy program in Los Angeles is a complete evaluation for diastasis rectus abdominus, postural and movement dysfunctions and pelvic floor muscle status. Treatments may include pelvic floor muscle biofeedback, specific...
- Type: Article
- Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
- Category: Treatments
include: Pregnancy, labor, and childbirth (the most common causes) Assistive birth: forceps, vacuum or a combination Diastasis Recti Abdominus (DRA or Diastasis Recti) separation and weak core Obesity Respiratory problems with a chronic, long-term cough...
- Type: Article
- Author: Staff
- Category: Blog