diastasis recti test

Diastasis Recti in Pregnancy

Testing for a diastasis recti in pregnancy is not necessary & whilst you can minimise its impact on your core muscles, you should not try to prevent repair a diastasis in pregnancy. I recently posted a video on the MuTu System YouTube channel showing you how to test for a diastasis recti (abdominal separation) following pregnancy - even a long time following pregnancy!). I wanted to write a … [Read more...]

Fix Diastasis Recti | Fix Your Mummy Tummy?

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Diastasis Recti contributes to a post partum or post natal 'mummy tummy'. But its not the whole story. Another mum contacted me today who has been told, by her doctor, that she has to accept a 7 month's postnatal tummy, that looks like it's 5 month's pregnant, as 'just what happens after you have children'. A Mummy Tummy that protrudes, domes, causes backache, & inspires 'Oooh, when's … [Read more...]

Diastasis Recti Test & Exercises | What Works and What To Avoid

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Repairing a Diastasis Recti or Postpartum Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominal Muscle Q. What IS Diastasis Recti? A: Diastasis Recti, also referred to as Divarication of the Recti or Rectus Distension, refers to a perfectly natural, very common, painless parting of the outermost abdominal muscle during late pregnancy. Quite simply, the rectus abdominis, or 6 pack muscle, separates to make room … [Read more...]