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Holding the Line - Does Anything Actually Work to Heal DRA?

In this webinar, we will review the published research on treatment of DRA to clarify what we can state with confidence  and outline points of confusion or ambiguity that persist in the literature. We will also discuss the current standard of care for DRA, and draw on both research and practice to identify opportunities for further research and professional collaboration. Allison Romero, PT, DPT and Leah Keller, CPT will present an overview of peer-reviewed literature regarding approaches and outcomes for non-invasive treatment of diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA), outline the current standard of care, and present published findings from a prospective trial with Hospital for Special Surgery (link to the full manuscript provided as a pre-read) in an effort to understand what works, what doesn’t, and where questions persist. The presenters invited audience participation in a collaborative learning discussion centered around what we see in our practices, where we have questions, and opportunities to work together to advance the research necessary to inform best practices and healing potentials surrounding DRA.

This webinar event originally aired on May 30, 2024.

Watch to Gain a Better Understanding Of 

  • Describe the current standard of practice for treatment of DRA
  • Recognize what is currently understood as reasonable or possible healing potentials for DRA according to available literature
  • Identify points of ambiguity in the published  evidence
  • Consider potential opportunities and questions for further research topics on the issue

Speakers

About Allison Romero, PT, DPT

Allison Romero, PT, DPT, RYT is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in core and pelvic health. She owns a private pelvic health practice in the Bay Area of Northern California and also teaches regular women’s health-focused yoga classes. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2011 and has since devoted her career to understanding pelvic health over the last 13 years. She has spoken at multiple national and international conferences on the importance of pelvic rehabilitation post treatment for pelvic cancers. Allison is a mom of 2 and in her free time loves a juicy read, reality competition shows, and all types of group yoga classes. 

Leah Keller, CPT

Leah Keller, CPT, is the creator and co-founder of Every Mother, an online therapeutic exercise program that grew out of her private training practice in New York City. Leah’s method earned medical validation when researchers at Weill Cornell Medical School collaborated with her to conduct a pilot study with 63 women, all of whom achieved full resolution of diastasis rectus abdominis (AJOG, 2014). Subsequently, a prospective trial performed by Hospital for Special Surgery (JWPHPT, 2021) of the Every Mother online program found improvements in stress urinary incontinence and low back pain among study participants, in addition to clinically significant improvements in DRA. Currently, Leah is working with NYU on a randomized controlled trial examining the role of exercise to improve core and pelvic floor health while reducing menopausal symptoms and improving heart health, metabolic health, muscle mass and bone mineral density. Leah lives in San Francisco with her husband, children and puppy Percy, and she has been featured as a women’s health expert by major media outlets, including NPR and Good Morning America.

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Disclaimer: Academy volunteer groups and members organize and host webinars on a variety of topics to create engaging member-led discussions. Nevertheless, it's important to note that the opinions expressed within hosted webinars do not necessarily represent the views of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, and they should not be interpreted as the official standpoint of the Academy. Detailed Disclaimer | Event Terms & Conditions

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