Welcome to today’s episode of Bun in the Oven and this is one for those of you who are planning on staying active during pregnancy, as you’ll hear today’s topic mentioned no doubt when training and the advice and guidance can seem quite confusing at times. It’s also something thought to affect almost 100% of us by the time we give birth….so it’s pretty common! Today’s topic is Diastasis, or DRA.
Diastasis is one of the prenatal concerns I’m most asked about, and I understand why women are confused. The information available around Diastasis, particularly when exercising, is changing quite quickly, which is a good thing, and the language we use when talking about it is so important.
So, I am so grateful I get to speak to the super knowledgeable Antony Lo in this episode, and break down:
► What Diastasis is
► Why Diastasis happens
► How to train with a Diastasis
► And why we all need to stop worrying so much about Diastasis.
This is an important episode for anyone who is nervous or confused about Diastasis, has had a previous diagnosis, or works with pregnant or postnatal people. I hope you find this episode helpful, and it helps free you from fear of movement.
Useful Links
► NHS: Your Post Pregnancy Body – read HERE
Guest Bio: Antony Lo
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.
Websites
► Follow Birth Ed on Instagram HERE
► Antony Lo Website: click HERE
► Physio Detective Website: click HERE
► My PT Education Website: click HERE
► The Diastasis Project Website: click HERE
Instagram:
► Follow Antony Lo HERE
► Follow My PT Education HERE
► Follow ‘The Womens Health Podcast’ HERE
► Follow ‘The Diastasis Project’ HERE
Other Ways to Follow Antony Lo:
► Subscribe on Youtube HERE
► ‘Like’ on Facebook HERE
► Follow on Twitter HERE
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