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  1. diastasis recti diastasis recti exercises

    Verywell Family | 5 Best Diastasis Recti Exerciseshttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-jeffcoat-at-verywell-family/verywell-family-5-best-diastasis-recti-exercises

    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
  2. 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
  3. Crunches for Diastasis Recti Abdominus: To Crunch Or Not? | Femina PT

    Crunches for Diastasis Recti Abdominus (DRA): To Crunch Or Not To Crunch?https://feminapt.com/blog/crunches-for-diastasis-recti-abdominus-dra-to-crunch-or-not-to-crunch

    Are Crunches for Diastasis Recti Abdominus a Good Idea? Let's Discuss. What does the most recent evidence say about the best exercises to rehab from DRA? Diastasis recti abdominis, more commonly seen as DRA, is an extremely common condition that occurs...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Anna Larson, PT, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  4. Exercises for Lower Back Pain in Pregnancy done by pregnant woman

    International Journal of Childbirth Education | Exercises for Lower Back Pain in Pregnancyhttps://feminapt.com/resources/published-articles/exercises-for-lower-back-pain-in-pregnancy

    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
  5. diastasis recti exercises

    Livestrong | 10 Diastasis Recti Exercises for Ab Muscle Separationhttps://feminapt.com/media-content/heather-on-livestrong/livestrong-10-diastasis-recti-exercises-for-ab-muscle-separation

    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
  6. mommy tummy

    Mommy Tummy - Not Something You Have to Just Live Withhttps://feminapt.com/blog/mommy-tummy-not-something-you-have-to-just-live-with

    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...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  7. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy after Cesarean Section

    Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy after Cesarean Sectionhttps://feminapt.com/blog/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-after-cesarean-section

    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...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff
    • Category: Blog
  8. returning to activity and sport postpartum

    Safely Returning to Activity and Sport | Postpartum Recovery Series - Part 1https://feminapt.com/blog/safely-returning-to-activity-and-sport-postpartum-recovery-pt-1

    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...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT
    • Category: Blog
  9. photo of early post-partum recovery magazine

    International Journal of Childbirth Education | Early Post Partum Recoveryhttps://feminapt.com/resources/published-articles/early-post-partum-recovery

    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
  10. Post-Partum Renewal Program

    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
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Heather has affected my life in the MOST POSITIVE way and I am forever grateful. My husband refers to her as the "sex doctor" so you can only imagine how happy he is with my therapy outcome. After the birth of my son I suffered from "Vaginismus", however, at the time I just thought I was broken. My "broken vagina" affected me physically but it was an emotional struggle as well. Many women in my life also suffered with pain from sex after their babies were born so I knew I...

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Months after giving birth, it was difficult for me to go from a sitting or lying position up to a full standing position without feeling that I had to remain hunched over until a bit of time had passed to get fully upright. However, after taking Heather’s course, I learned exercises to get my body back to normal. She also showed me correct ways to lift and carry my son as well as put him in/take him out of the carseat and stroller. This class was really beneficial and...

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