Virtual Diastasis Recti & Core Rehabilitation Physiotherapy in Ontario
Restore core tension, resolve abdominal doming, and return to exercise safely from home.
Abdominal separation (diastasis recti) is a common adaptation during pregnancy, but lingering weakness, midline coning, and lower back aching can feel overwhelming. Through virtual pelvic floor physiotherapy, we assess functional tissue tension and guide you through progressive, confidence-building core rehabilitation.
100% Virtual & Baby-Friendly
Assessment focuses on your posture, breathing, movement coordination, and midline tension under functional load.
How We Support Diastasis Recti Recovery Virtually
Moving away from fear-based restrictions to proactive, progressive loading that restores genuine strength.
Functional Linea Alba Tension
“Closing the gap” is not the sole goal. We focus on how your connective tissue generates tension and transfers load safely across your entire abdominal wall.
Resolving Midline Doming & Coning
Learn how breath timing, ribcage positioning, and transverse abdominis activation prevent that ridge or cone from appearing down your midline when you move or lift.
Lifting & Daily Motherhood Mechanics
Practical, real-world coaching on how to lift your baby, carry toddlers on your hip, load heavy car seats, and push strollers without putting excessive pressure on your healing core.
Progressive Strength & Exercise Reintroduction
No movement is permanently off-limits. We build a customized, progressive loading plan so you can safely return to planks, crunches, weightlifting, and Pilates without fear.
Integrated Pelvic Floor Coordination
Your abdominal wall, diaphragm, and pelvic floor work as a coordinated team. We address co-occurring pelvic heaviness, bladder concerns, or lower back aching that frequently accompany diastasis.
Shaima Behery, PT
Registered Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist • College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
“There is a fear among postpartum women that their abs are ‘ruined’ or that they can never do a plank again. The science tells a completely different story: when we teach you how to coordinate your breath, pressure management, and build functional midline tension, your core adapts, gets strong, and supports you in doing everything you love.”
Explore more virtual pelvic health care
Pelvic floor needs change through pregnancy, birth, and recovery. See how we can support the other stages too.
Prenatal Care
Relief for pregnancy related concerns such as low back pain, round ligament pain, urinary incontinence, and urgency.
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Pushing techniques, breathing strategies, and perineal tear risk reduction for delivery.
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Diastasis recti, C-section and perineal scars, bladder concerns, and a safe return to exercise.
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Conservative, evidence-based treatment of pelvic heaviness, bulging, and pressure.
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Conservative virtual care for stress urinary incontinence (leaking), urgency, and bladder control.
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Gentle, evidence-based care to relieve pelvic floor tension, restore comfort, and ease pain with intimacy.
Learn moreTrusted by mothers across Ontario
Thoughtful, evidence-based pelvic health care delivered with empathy, clarity, and realistic plans that fit family life.
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