{"id":2143,"date":"2021-07-21T13:08:30","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T13:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/?p=2143"},"modified":"2023-12-10T22:24:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T22:24:55","slug":"mutu-system-tupler-technique-how-do-they-differ","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/diastasis-recti\/mutu-system-tupler-technique-how-do-they-differ\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatment for Diastasis Recti – Should You Use a Splint?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When is a splint or binder helpful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are often asked whether we recommend using a binder or splint as treatment for diastasis recti. Gentle binding can be beneficial for comfort and stability in the early days or weeks following childbirth. But it will not ‘fix’ a diastasis, and wrapping the abdomen is not a feature of the MUTU System programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, or immediately following abdominal surgery, some form of temporary binding may be advised for comfort and to help focus<\/em>. But the splint doesn’t do the work, your muscles have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To restore stability, strength and aesthetics, correct engagement and function of the entire core and pelvic floor are our focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MUTU System is a proven treatment for diastasis recti<\/a>… but that’s not all it does!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MUTU System<\/a> is a holistic programme, aiming to achieve correct alignment and functioning of the entire core. In fact, the entire body. Not just one muscle, or just ‘the gap’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diane Lee<\/a> and Paul Hodges presented research to the Associated Charter of Physiotherapists in Women’s Health Conference in September 2013. They concluded that a whole-body approach, rather than using a splint or binding, is the more anatomically correct approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MUTU System is based on dynamic movement and optimal functioning of your core and pelvic floor in correct alignment. This approach will help you achieve the stability, comfort and freedom from pain you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Correcting diastasis recti is not the sole focus of MUTU System programme, but it is one of the results you can expect! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To suggest that simply ‘closing the gap’ is the goal, would be doing moms a disservice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diastasis Recti treatment principles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n