Abdominal Separation & Diastasis Recti Physio Beaumaris
Abdominal separation, also known as diastasis recti or rectus diastasis, commonly occurs during pregnancy as the abdominal wall adapts to accommodate a growing baby.
At Beaumaris Physio & Health, our postgraduate-qualified Women’s Health Physiotherapists provide individual assessment and exercise rehabilitation for abdominal separation during and after pregnancy.
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Individualised rehabilitation to rebuild abdominal function and strength following pregnancy.
What Is Abdominal Separation?
During pregnancy, the connective tissue between the abdominal muscles stretches and changes as the abdomen expands. Some degree of abdominal separation is common during pregnancy and after childbirth. Rather than focusing only on the distance between the abdominal muscles, physiotherapy assessment can consider how your abdominal wall functions during movement and exercise.
How Is Diastasis Recti Assessed?
- Abdominal wall function
- Strength and control
- Movement
- Pelvic floor function where relevant
- How you manage pressure during exercise and everyday activities
- Your current exercise capacity and goals
Where appropriate, real-time ultrasound may also be used to provide visual feedback during abdominal rehabilitation.
Can Physiotherapy Help Abdominal Separation?
- Abdominal exercises
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation where appropriate
- Progressive strength training
- Exercise modification
- Advice about lifting and everyday activities
- Returning to Pilates
- Returning to running
- Returning to gym and strength training
The goal is not simply to focus on the appearance or size of the separation, but to improve abdominal function and help you confidently return to the activities you enjoy.
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We look beyond the size of the abdominal separation, using specialised assessment and real-time ultrasound where appropriate to guide your return to exercise and strength training.
Diastasis Recti Physio in Beaumaris
We provide abdominal separation and postnatal exercise rehabilitation in Beaumaris for women throughout Bayside Melbourne.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abdominal Separation & Diastasis Recti
Is abdominal separation normal after pregnancy?
Some abdominal separation is common during and following pregnancy. An assessment can help determine how your abdominal wall is functioning and whether rehabilitation would be beneficial.
Can I exercise with diastasis recti?
Exercise can generally be progressively adapted according to your individual function, symptoms and stage of recovery.
Can I return to the gym after abdominal separation?
Your physiotherapist can help progressively rebuild your abdominal and whole-body strength and guide your return to gym-based exercise where appropriate.
Book an Abdominal Separation Assessment
Book with one of our postgraduate-qualified Women’s Health Physiotherapists for assessment and individual rehabilitation of abdominal separation.