Delivery Options
UPCOMING LIVE in person - Locations
♥ London, UK: 12-13 September, 2026 – enroll now!
♥ Columbus, OH, USA: 24-25 October, 2026 – enroll now!
♥ Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago: 31 October-1 November, 2026 – enroll now!
Let us know where you want the course to come next by joining the waitlist or if you wish to host!
In the meantime – get started with the self-paced course – then if the live course comes to a location near you, attend for a 50% discount!
Course Summary
This course will take you through:
- A practical look at the current thinking around diastasis
- The anatomy involved
- The use of ultrasound to see these things in action
- Practical implementation of assessment and management principles (including a real client demo, checklist, and how to design a program)
Course Description
Have you noticed just how HOT diastasis is right now?! Everyone has a program or course or book to sell about it… including me! The problem is that people managing Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) are confused because there are so many mixed messages floating around out there.
I have found that taking a step back and focusing on the key principles of assessment and management allows us to see the “problem” of DRA differently. By challenging the assumptions that help form our Beliefs, Attitudes, Meaning, and Story (BAMS), we are able to see how these BAMS affect our behaviour – the language we use, the choices we make, and the advice we give. By reframing what having DRA means, we have a chance of changing the experience for millions of women.
Traditional approaches to Diastasis Rectus Abdominis often focus on memorising anatomy, isolating specific muscles, changing breathing patterns, and performing low-level exercises. While this may work for many, others struggle with it — and the approach is often unnecessarily slow in helping people return to their goal activities.
In this course, a practical, interactive approach to Diastasis Rectus Abdominis is taken. The content is clinically relevant, practical, and based on the most recent research. There will be Real-Time Ultrasound used to help illustrate key points, along with a variety of exercises and activities to help integrate Thinking and Knowledge with Assessment and Management Principles in real people.
Are you ready to approach DRA differently? Are you ready to leave the fear and complexity behind? If so, then this is the course for you!
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will learn how to:
- Evaluate Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) using a biopsychosocial framework
- Construct a person-centered approach to the assessment and management of a person with DRA
- Develop a systematic process to reframe what Diastasis Rectus Abdominis means from a theoretical and clinical perspective
- Create an individualised exercise program for a person with Diastasis or program for a series of group classes
Who is this course for?
Health (Physios, Chiros, Osteos, MDs, midwives, doula’s etc) and Fitness Professionals (Trainers, Coaches, etc).
What are people saying about this course?
Highly recommend this course! Learned so much and gained confidence in progressing my patients!
— @agpelvopt
Diastasis Done Differently is truly different. I absolutely love the way the course is laid out. Antony includes very detailed and labeled ultrasound videos throughout the course so you can really see and understand what is happening with all the abdominal tissues during movement and exercise.
You learn up-to-date, evidence-based information on diastasis. The course includes a full consult, and you are given the opportunity to apply your knowledge and your thinking through reflection questions, case studies, and practical sessions.
The course empowered me as a therapist, but also teaches me how to empower clients through guidance, exercise, and knowledge.
The course has given me the confidence to guide my clients through their diastasis journey.
— Ashley Burr, Certified Athletic Therapist
If you want to learn more about helping people with diastasis, @physiodetective is the best person to learn from (IMO)
— Robyn Rayner, Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach
Online Course Content
Course Modules and Timings
- Module 1 – 15 mins – Introduction To The Course (and Antony Lo)
- Module 2 – 34 mins – Introduction To Diastasis
- Module 3 – 140 mins – Demonstration Consultation (Michele)
- Module 4 – 118 mins – Diastasis, Anatomy, IAP, Cueing and Ultrasound Review
- Modules 5 and 6 – 73 mins – Discussion and Practical Session on Cueing
- Module 7 – 159 mins – Assessment Principles and Practical Sessions (*time doesn’t include the time you spend practicing)
- Module 8 – 468 mins – Management Principles & Considerations, Practical Sessions, Case Studies & Designing An Exercise Program (*time doesn’t include the time you spend practicing)
- Module 9 – 20 mins – Reflection Time
- Module 10 – 5 mins – Conclusion of the Course
- Reflection Questions throughout the Course – 180 mins
- Multiple Choice Exam – 30 mins
Total Content: 20+ hrs (includes reading time) Recommended Practical Time*: 2–3 hrs minimum
Hybrid-Live Course Schedule:
Pre-Course Homework
- Introduction, Diastasis and Anatomy Review, and IAP and Diastasis Lectures – 3.5 hrs
In-Person Timetable
*Start and Finish times may vary. In countries where English is not the primary language, start time will be 8am and finish time will be approximately 5:30pm*
Day 1
- 8:30am* – Registration and Social – Meet Antony Lo and Teaching Assistants. Get ready for a 9am sharp start (30 mins)
- 9:00am – Course Starts – Introduction to Diastasis and the Course (1 hr)
- 10:00am – Demonstration Consultation including Q&A (1 hr 15 mins)
- 11:15am – Break (15 mins)
- 11:30am – Diastasis and Anatomy Discussion (based on pre-course homework) (1 hr)
- 12:30pm – Lunch (1 hr)
- 1:30pm – Practical Session – Anatomy and Cueing including Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging (2 hrs)
- 3:30pm – Break (15 mins)
- 3:45pm – Assessment Principles – Practical Sessions 1 and 2 (1 hr)
- 4:45pm – Preparation for Day 2 (15 mins)
- 5:00pm* – Finish
Day 2
- 8:30am* – Registration and Social – Reconnect with Antony Lo and Teaching Assistants. Get ready for a 9am sharp start (30 mins)
- 9:00am – Recap of Day 1 and Q&A (1 hr)
- 10:00am – Assessment Principles – Practical Session 3 (1 hr 15 mins)
- 11:15am – Break (15 mins)
- 11:30am – Management Principles – Practical Session 4 (1 hr)
- 12:30pm – Lunch (1 hr)
- 1:30pm – Management Principles – Practical Session 4 (continued) (2 hrs)
- 3:30pm – Break (15 mins)
- 3:45pm – Putting It All Together (1 hr)
- 4:45pm – Final Comments (15 mins)
- 5:00pm* – Finish
Post-Course
- Abdominoplasty Discussions Video – 3 hrs
- Multiple Choice Quiz – 30 mins
Continuing Education Information
This course has been reviewed and approved by the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APTA Pelvic Health) Education Review Committee, meeting APTA Pelvic Health’s continuing education standards.
US PT/PTA CEUs – 20 Contact Hours (in selected states)
California: This course is approved for 20 hours in CA. My PT Education is an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in California (CA) by CEUapproval.com, LLC, a recognized approval agency of the Physical Therapy Board of CA.
Florida: This course is approved for 20 hours in FL. My PT Education a rule-approved CE provider of the PT Board of Florida (# 50-49571).
Arkansas: This course is approved for 20 hours by APTA Arkansas.
Ohio: This course is approved for 2o hours by Ohio Physical Therapy Association 10/24/26-10/24/27
Courses approved by other state boards in the following jurisdictions are likely accepted for licensure credit based on state regulation:
AL | AK | CO | CT | DE | GA | HI | ID | IN | IA | KS | KY | ME | MA | MI | MO | MT | NE | NH | NC | ND | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | UT | VT | VA | VI | WA | WI | WY
Courses approved by other APTA chapters in the following jurisdictions are likely accepted for licensure credit based on state regulation:
AZ | DC | MD | MS | NM
Please reach out to your state licensing board to confirm the currency and accuracy of this information.
If you have a specific question about CEU approval for this course in your state, please direct your inquiry [email protected]
States not pre-approved: LA, IL, MN, NV, NY, NJ, OH, OK, TN, TX, WV
Participants licensed in states not pre-approved may file for individual approval using the instructions provided in this document.
Map of CEU Approval*:
*This course has also been approved by APTA Pelvic Health
What is the student to faculty ratio?
Hybrid-Live course, we have allocated one faculty member for 14-16 participants.
For the Online course, you have access to Antony via the comments section and private Reflection Questions
FAQ's
No, you don’t need to own or have access to an ultrasound machine. Ultrasound is used in the course as a teaching tool to help you visualise what’s happening internally during certain movements. It’s there to enhance your understanding — not something you need to replicate in your own practice.
Diastasis Done Differently is a deep dive into everything related to diastasis recti. Whilst there is an overlap in overriding principles, Diastasis Done Differently will specifically focus on application for your clients with DRA, whether or not they may or may not have other pelvic health concerns.
Fantastic! You’ve already experienced how transformational this course is to your practice. We would be delighted to have you complete the course in another format.
Email [email protected] to get a coupon for 50% off.
You can apply for CEU’s from your State PT Board as an individual. In some cases it is free or at a minimal charge to apply for your own approval. Please see RHE’s “Guide for States Not Included“.
Email [email protected] and we would be happy to answer any other questions you may have.
