GPHAM EXPERT WEBINAR SERIES
Advanced Discussions on Diastasis Recti and Postpartum Research
Discussion with Grainne Donnelly and Antony Lo
What can I expect?
Antony Lo and Grainne Donnelly have a conversation about working people with diastasis recti, with much emphasis on postpartum concerns? Topic covered include:
- How much the does the gap matter?
- How do aesthetic concerns affect treatment?
- What are the functions of the abdomen that need to be regained in postpartum?
- What are the myths and fears of people with rectus diastasis?
- Does traditional PT limit people more than it should?
- A lovely deep dive into the anatomy and functional physiology of the abdominal wall layers.
- Case studies with imaging and example of various DRA cases.
What people are saying:
Such great information. Thank you!
The case studies, videos, and imaging examples where so helpful! I loved hearing these two experts analyze these cases!
This was so helpful! I know that I'm going to be able to brainstorm solutions for my postpartum clients so much more effectively now! It's always so great to get the research updates! Thank you!!
What you will learn:
- A deeper understanding of the anatomy and function of the abdominal wall.
- Ways of learning how to coach postpartum people on how to engage their deep core.
- Techniques for working with complex cases
- An understanding of how to talk about the relationship between the gap between the rectus abdominus and the tension of the connective tissue when working with patients/clients
- Ways of working with your clients that looks at their quality of movement and their segmental control the they access for their daily activities
- Ways of changing patterns of movements
Did you know that this course is part of a 5 part series of Diastasis Recti Webinars?
10 hours of webinars about DRA available for a price that comes out to $49 per webinar!
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Tracy Sher, PT, DPT, CSCS - Your Host
Tracy Sher is a pelvic physical therapist and is the founder of Pelvic Guru, Pelvic Guru Academy, and the Global Pelvic Health Alliance Membership. She is also an instructor for Pelvic Guru Academy, teaching Pudendal Neuralgia and Complex Pelvic Pain Solutions.
Antony Lo, PT
Antony Lo is a physiotherapist from Australia and runs The Physio Detective service and My PT Education. He earned his degree from the University of Sydney and has been in practice since 1997 (old enough to see old things come back as new things!). He completed his post-graduate Master in Manual Therapy (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) from the University of Western Australia and commenced his Specialization training in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. He has been working at the junction of Musculoskeletal, Sports Rehab and Performance, and Women’s Health for his whole career. He has experience participating and coaching a range of sports and has been a consultant for a number of different types of elite sports athletes of all ages.
Grainne Donnelly, BScHons PgCert
Gráinne became particularly interested in the assessment and treatment of Diastasis Recti due to its prevalence and associated implications with her clients. She also teaches health and fitness professionals about the assessment and management of Diastasis Recti. Gráinne co-authored the internationally recognised "Returning to running postnatal - guidelines for medical, health and fitness professionals managing this population" as well as publishing her conference presentation "Diastasis Rectus Abdominis - physiotherapy management" from the 2018 Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy Conference. Gráinne regularly presents at conferences around the UK and Ireland on topics related to pelvic health and well-being. She uses real-time ultrasound for pelvic health and is involved in training courses for physiotherapists.