Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) 101

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Written By Caitlin Abusamra
 

In this video we cover:

- What is a diastasis rectus abdominis

- The anatomy of the abdominals

- What a DRA looks like in pregnancy and postpartum

- What's normal, and what isn't

- How to avoid doming/coning to allow your muscles to heal

3 ways to move safer:

1. Better muscle recruitment of the transverse abdominis (deep core)

2. Decreased pressure generated by changing breathing/ not holding

3. Modify movement to reduce the strain on the rectus abdominis

Caitlin Abusamra
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