Women's health physiotherapy
Home physiotherapy for diastasis recti
Discuss assessment of abdominal separation and everyday function after pregnancy, with an individual rehabilitation plan at home.
Appointments depend on your care needs, visit address and a suitable physiotherapist.
Who this guide is for
Abdominal separation after pregnancy can raise questions about lifting, exercise and how your stomach looks or feels. Assessment can explore abdominal function and your concerns without treating a single gap measurement as the whole picture.
- Adults after pregnancy who notice abdominal separation or doming and want advice about daily movement or exercise.
- People unsure whether ongoing abdominal symptoms need physiotherapy, pelvic-health assessment or a medical review first.
Please discuss your concerns so an appropriately experienced practitioner can be matched. A suspected hernia or unexplained abdominal pain needs medical assessment rather than assuming diastasis alone.
Assessment and rehabilitation
What a home assessment may include
- Discuss pregnancy and birth history, previous abdominal surgery, symptoms and any medical advice about healing or activity.
- Assess how your abdominal wall responds during suitable tasks, with explanation and consent before any physical examination.
- Look at the movements that matter to you, such as rising from bed, carrying or returning to training.
Your rehabilitation plan and preparing for the visit
Building an individual rehabilitation plan
- Agree realistic goals based on comfort, function and confidence rather than promising a particular abdominal appearance.
- Develop appropriately graded abdominal and whole-body work, checking how you respond before progressing the demands.
- Discuss task adaptations and whether associated leakage, heaviness or pain needs a separate pelvic-health assessment.
Goals, pace and follow-up are agreed after assessment. Progress varies, and a condition label does not determine a fixed number of visits.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any postnatal or surgical advice available and note which tasks produce discomfort, bulging or concern.
- Wear comfortable clothing and choose a private space; you remain in control of examination and exposure.
When medical review comes first
- Seek urgent medical advice for severe or worsening abdominal pain, vomiting or a newly painful abdominal lump.
- Follow maternity or surgical restrictions; do not start a demanding abdominal routine solely from an online gap check.
Planned home physiotherapy is not an emergency or diagnostic service. Follow the advice of your treating medical team and do not wait for a routine appointment when urgent help is needed.
Arranging and funding your visit
Contact the team first so we can understand the care required and discuss an appropriately experienced physiotherapist, practical assessment arrangements and the available options. An enquiry does not reserve an appointment.
Fees, insurance and health cash plans
Self-pay and eligible private medical insurance use the existing home-visit booking routes. For insurance, confirm home treatment and the treating physiotherapist are covered; an excess or shortfall may apply. A paid itemised invoice can support a cash-plan claim where your policy allows it.
Home-visit fees and payment optionsInsurance guidanceQuestions about care at home
Can you promise to close the gap?
No. We assess function and symptoms and agree realistic goals. A change in gap width is not the only measure of useful progress.
Are all sit-ups or lifting activities banned?
There is no individual exercise rule that suits everyone. We consider healing, your symptoms and movement demands before giving you a tailored plan.
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These general guides retain their own clinical information. Discuss whether clinic or home care suits the particular problem.
Visit areas and other care
We plan home visits around our actual coverage and diary. An area guide is not another clinic branch and does not guarantee cover for every address.
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Talk through your care needs
Agree suitability and practical arrangements before arranging specialist home care.