Diastasis Recti Abdominis and Plank Exercise

$9.00 [1.00 Continuing Education Credit Hours]

Course Number: #03-725

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CEU Course Description

Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a common health problem in both pregnant and postpartum populations. The goal of this CEU course is to determine if there is a significant difference between a traditional treatment program compared to an experimental treatment program consisting of core stabilization plank exercise routine in the closure of DRA and to determine the relationship between DRA measurements, pain, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Pelvic Floor Disability Index (PFDI) scores.

CEU Course Objectives

Enumerate the exercises that were used to help reduce DRA.
Compare and contrast the plank-based exercise program vs. the abdominal crunch exercise program with regard to improvement in DRA closure over time.
Identify the type of contraction that has been shown to reduce DRA.

CEU Course Syllabus

Study Overview	0.12 Contact Hours
Review of Diastasis Recti Abdonimis	0.12 Contact Hours
Tests and Measures	0.24 Contact Hours
Effects of Plank Exercise	0.52 Contact Hours

Total = 1 Contact Hour

Instructional level: Basic

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Board Approval Status

Physical Therapists

State	Board Approval
Alabama	YES! Accepts Alabama Board of Physical Therapy (Effective October 1, 2014, the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy does not pre-approve continuing education providers. It is the licensee’s responsibility to determine if the continuing education activities completed meet the requirements of the board.)
Alaska	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Arizona	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Arkansas	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
California	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Colorado	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Connecticut	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Delaware	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
District of Columbia	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Florida	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Georgia	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board (Many PTs in Georgia have taken our classes though it is their responsibility to ensure that the material is appropriate for their licensing. It is always advised to check with your state board.)
Hawaii	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Idaho	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Illinois	YES! Accepts Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (License No. 216.000269)
Indiana	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Iowa	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Kansas	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Kentucky	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Louisiana	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Maine	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Maryland	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Massachusetts	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Michigan	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Minnesota	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Mississippi	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Missouri	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Montana	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Nebraska	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Nevada	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
New Hampshire	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
New Jersey	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
New Mexico	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
New York	YES! Accepts New York State Education Department
North Carolina	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
North Dakota	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Ohio	YES! Accepts Ohio Physical Therapy Association (18S7729) (Approval #Approval #18S7731)
Oklahoma	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Oregon	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Pennsylvania	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Rhode Island	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
South Carolina	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
South Dakota	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Tennessee	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Texas	YES! Accepts Texas Physical Therapy Association (2112047TX)
Utah	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Vermont	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Virginia	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Washington	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
West Virginia	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Wisconsin	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Wyoming	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board

Physical Therapist Assistants

State	Board Approval
Alabama	YES! Accepts Alabama Board of Physical Therapy (Effective October 1, 2014, the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy does not pre-approve continuing education providers. It is the licensee’s responsibility to determine if the continuing education activities completed meet the requirements of the board.)
Alaska	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Arizona	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Arkansas	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
California	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Colorado	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Connecticut	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Delaware	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
District of Columbia	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Florida	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Georgia	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Hawaii	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Idaho	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Illinois	YES! Accepts Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (License No. 216.000269)
Indiana	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Iowa	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Kansas	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Kentucky	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Louisiana	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Maine	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Maryland	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Massachusetts	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Michigan	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Minnesota	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Mississippi	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Missouri	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Montana	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Nebraska	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Nevada	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
New Hampshire	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
New Jersey	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
New Mexico	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
New York	YES! Accepts New York State Education Department
North Carolina	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
North Dakota	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Ohio	YES! Accepts Ohio Physical Therapy Association (18S7729) (Approval #Approval #18S7731)
Oklahoma	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Oregon	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Pennsylvania	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Rhode Island	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
South Carolina	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
South Dakota	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Tennessee	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Texas	YES! Accepts Texas Physical Therapy Association (2112047TX)
Utah	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Vermont	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Virginia	We recommend you check with your board to see if they will accept our California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia board approvals.
Washington	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
West Virginia	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Wisconsin	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board
Wyoming	YES! Accepts California Physical Therapy Board

Occupational Therapists

State	Board Approval
Alabama	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Alaska	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Arizona	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Arkansas	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
California	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Colorado	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Connecticut	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Delaware	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
District of Columbia	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Florida	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Georgia	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Hawaii	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Idaho	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Illinois	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Indiana	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Iowa	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Kansas	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Kentucky	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Louisiana	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Maine	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Maryland	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Massachusetts	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Michigan	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Minnesota	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Mississippi	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Missouri	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Montana	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Nebraska	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Nevada	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
New Hampshire	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
New Jersey	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
New Mexico	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
New York	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
North Carolina	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
North Dakota	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Ohio	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Oklahoma	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Oregon	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Pennsylvania	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Rhode Island	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
South Carolina	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
South Dakota	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Tennessee	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Texas	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Utah	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Vermont	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Virginia	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Washington	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
West Virginia	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Wisconsin	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)
Wyoming	YES! Accepts National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) (NBCOT doesn't approve providers - COTA and OTR may take our courses)

The board approval status information is provided based on our current understanding of the licensing agencies. Please note that it is the responsibility of each licensee to verify acceptance of our courses with their licensing agency.

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