#168: Training your core and diastasis recti with Dr. Elizabeth Knoble

Shannon interviews her pelvic floor PT, Dr. Elizabeth Knoble about how to train your core during pregnancy and beyond.

0:00: Introduction to Dr. Elizabeth Knoble, PT, DPT
1:50: Abdominal separation vs. diastasis recti
10:02:Should you load your abdominals during pregnancy?
15:35:Can strengthening the rectus abdominis reduce diastasis recti?
17:28:What is coning and does it make diastasis worse?
22:15:Is deep core stability better than crunches?
27:05:How to properly engage the deep core

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