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Program: Exercise During Pregnancy
have specialized training in pregnancy and post-partum related conditions, so we can also provide education on laboring positions, pelvic recovery following a vaginal or cesarean birth and appropriate peripartum and post-partum exercises. It is also encouraged that a woman return to physical therapy 6 weeks post-delivery to reduce diastasis recti (separation of abdominal muscles), as well as to work on pelvic floor, core and back muscle strength, and posture. If your patients are pregnant or post-partum and would like to learn more about appropriate exercise, refer them to Excel PT for pelvic health physical therapy.
References: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2015). ACOG committee opinion no. 650: Physical activity and exercise during pregnancy and the postpartumperiod. Obstetrics &Gynecology, 126(6), e135-42. Doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001214 U.SDepartment of Health andHuman Services (2018). Physical activity guidelines for americans 2nd ed. https://health.gov/paguidelines
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