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Crunches or No Crunches for Diastasis Recti? What the Research Really Says
Confused by conflicting advice on abdominal exercises and postpartum core recovery? In this solo episode, Marianne Tafani explores four key research studies on diastasis recti and abdominal training, including the role of crunches in postpartum rehabilitation.Drawing on both the evidence and her clinical experience supporting 2,300+ postpartum women, Marianne breaks down how research translates into real-world practice, and where context, load management, and individual assessment matter most.📚All studies discussed in the episode are linked below:Mota et. al. (2015, wrongly referred to as…
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