Motionworks Physiotherapy
Postnatal abdominal separation physiotherapy

Abdominal Separation (Diastasis Recti)

Women's health physiotherapy

Back to Women's Health

Abdominal separation can affect confidence with lifting, exercise and core function during the postnatal period. Physiotherapy helps assess how your abdominal wall is functioning and guides progressive strengthening that suits your recovery.

What we help with

  • Diastasis recti assessment and education
  • Postnatal core strength and control
  • Return to lifting, exercise and daily activity
  • Breathing, posture and pressure-management strategies

How care works

  • Individual assessment of abdominal wall function and symptoms
  • Graduated exercises matched to your current control and goals
  • Advice for safe progression back to activity and exercise