Pelvic floor physical therapist clinic that specializes in diastasis recti in Newtown PA

Diastasis Recti Physical Therapy

What is diastasis recti abdominus (DRA)?

Diastasis Recti Abdominus (DRA), also known as abdominal separation is the stretching and thinning of the tissue between the two sides of the abdominal muscles (called the linea alba).

Diastasis recti is 100% normal at the end of pregnancy and has to happen in order to make room for the growing baby.

Real time ultrasound for diastasis recti therapies on a postpartum patient

What are diastasis recti symptoms?

Typically diastasis recti can cause a bulge or doming appearance at the middle of the abdomen especially during challenging core tasks.

Diastasis recti can cause core weakness and lower back pain.

“I finished my time with Vivid feeling SO much stronger physically but also more confident mentally & emotionally. HIGHLY recommend!”
— A Vivid Patient

What does diastasis recti therapy entail?

Diastasis recti physical therapy aims to address the weaknesses within the pelvic floor, core and hip muscles.

Diastasis recti treatment includes core exercises targeted at the deepest muscles of your abdominal wall.

Pelvic floor physical therapists are typically the best providers to see for diastasis recti physical therapy because they have a much deeper understanding of the deepest layer of the core and target treatments to the deepest layer of the abdominal wall.

A pelvic floor physical therapist working with a patient in physical therapy for diastasis recti
“In only 4 sessions I have already seen significant improvement in healing my diastasis recti. I’m extremely grateful to Vivid’s Women’s Health and the difference they’ve made in my lives and I’m not even half way done with my treatment plan! I think it is worth every penny and my hope and wish is all birthing people would pursue pelvic floor therapy after having children. ”
— A patient
Core exercises for a patient with core weakness and diastasis recti

What does diastasis recti physical therapy look like at Vivid?

At Vivid, we are diastasis recti specialists. We use our real time ultrasound to give you the most thorough and customized diastasis recti physical therapy plan.

At Vivid Women’s Health your Doctor of Physical Therapy will:

  • Find any postural concerns and other weaknesses that are contributing to your diastasis.

  • Perform functional movements that are important to you and your active life.

  • Devote a full hour, one-on-one to you.

  • Treat you with compassion in a private, stress free environment.

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