This video (produced in 2001) provides the information and exercises necessary to restore the form & function (strength and control) of the low back, abdomen and pelvis after having a baby. It is an educational and exercise video intended for the general public. The education includes a brief description of the anatomy of the bones, joints and muscles of the low back and pelvis, a discussion on how the low back and pelvis function during lifting, carrying, walking etc. a discussion on how pregnancy changes the ability of the low back and pelvis to perform these tasks well and why it is essential to regain stabilization of the back and pelvis to avoid future problems such as chronic low back and pelvic pain, prolapse of the uterus and urinary incontinence.

The exercises will teach you how to isolate and train the deep abdominals, retrain the stretched and perhaps torn pelvic floor muscles, and activate the core as a unit during other exercises involving leg loading. In addition, some basic stretching techniques specific for the postpartum Mom are demonstrated. Exercise progressions for the core and more are included. Real time ultrasound imaging of both a proper abdominal activation and an improper strategy are included.

The video is accompanied by a booklet which illustrates and describes the exercises demonstrated.

The video is only available on CD-ROM and is not compatible with Mac computers

• Read a review from the Journal of the Section on Women's Health APTA
• Read a review from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

Cost: $15.00 Cdn funds plus GST for Canadian orders, plus shipping for all orders