Best Dr Dom Fraboni Podcasts (2024)

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366 | How does Stretching Differ From Mobility? 28:34

31m ago28:34

28:34

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into the difference between flexibility and mobility, providing insight into increasing hamstring range of motion. They dive into the role of flexibility as an addition to mobility to improve quality of life as we age, as well as the research insights on the physiological effects of different types of mobil…

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365 | Understanding How Personal Development and Attachment Styles Can Nurture Healthy Relationships with Thais Gibson 45:30

14m ago45:30

45:30

Could reciting your past trauma be more detrimental than beneficial? Let's discuss the current approaches in Western talk therapy and how we can begin to transform personal development more effectively, through a nervous system lens. From diving into the value of personal development and self-reflection to honing into tools to start your personal d…

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364 | What to do for Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) 24:34

6d ago24:34

24:34

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into degenerative disc disease, what is happening within the body, and what the diagnosis entails. As they dive into some critical research around degenerative disc disease and back pain, they empower you with the tools and education to gain control over your back pain and spine health again! Let's dive in!…

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363 | Using Your Eyes, Smell and Neurology to Reduce Pain and Improve Health with Missy Bunch 49:09

23d ago49:09

49:09

If the normal prescriptions for your pain (i.e. rest, mobility, strength, sleep, nutrition) aren't affecting you and your pain is still recurring, this one is for you! Missy did all the things she was recommended and advised to do for her knee pain to a tea and she lived her life with knee pain as her new normal until she was directed towards neuro…

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362 | What is Cold Laser Treatment and When is it beneficial? 23:25

20d ago23:25

23:25

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into cold laser treatment and how it affects the body physiologically. They dive into the latest proposed mechanisms and the research behind their efficacy, exploring when cold laser treatment is best used and for what scenario. In doing so, they discuss how placebo interventions play a role! Let's dive in!…

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361 | The Key Factors to Oral Health and Hygiene with Dr. Bill Dorfman 42:21

27d ago42:21

42:21

Join Dr. Bill in this insightful episode as he dives into the world of cosmetic dentistry and oral hygiene. He discusses his passion for cosmetic dentistry and emphasizes how oral hygiene is crucial for overall health, touching upon the importance of verniers in maintaining oral health. Dr. Bill explains what constitutes good oral hygiene and addre…

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360 | How to Release a Tight Knot in Your Muscle 28:30

1M ago28:30

28:30

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into tight knots and what is happening within the body to cause the tension and pain. Differentiating trigger points and tight knots, they discuss the role of the nervous system and how biopsychosocial components may be related to the sensations your are experiencing. Finally, they touch base with the power…

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359 | Unveiling the Myths Behind Pelvic Health, DR During Pregnancy and Healthy Aging with Dr. Christina Prevett 56:52

1M ago56:52

56:52

In this episode, Dr. Christina delves into the nuanced aspects of strength training across different stages of life from dispelling myths to navigating pregnancy and postpartum concerns. She uncovers the historical misconceptions surrounding heavy lifting for females, provides the latest recommendations and guidelines for safely resuming strength t…

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358 | What To Do for Hip Osteoarthritis 27:28

2M ago27:28

27:28

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into hip arthritis, focusing on its incidence and prevalence. They discuss key findings from the Framingham study, shedding light on the rates of hip arthritis and the predictors of its poor progression. They provide proactive measures to manage the condition, emphasizing the importance of supervision in tr…

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357 | Improve Your Metabolism, Body Composition and Pain during Perimenopauase and Beyond with Dr. Stephanie Estima 50:13

2M ago50:13

50:13

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie delves into the various factors that influenced her career path and discusses the critical ways in which nutritional and training needs evolve as we age. She explains why you might notice weight gain in your 40s despite maintaining the same routine and explores the importance of meal timings and how to maximize the be…

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356 | What is Dry Needling? When is it Beneficial? 24:50

2M ago24:50

24:50

Heard of Dry Needling? DocJen and Dr. Dom give you the rundown on what Dry Needling is, the effect it has on the body physiologically, and who might need it! They discuss the limitations of measurement bias in research, the benefits of dry-needling, how long it lasts, and what it means to have expectations and beliefs about dry-needling, also consi…

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355 | Improving Sleep Quality and Quantity to Kick Insomnia with Devin Burke 45:18

2M ago45:18

45:18

Devin takes a deep dive into the complexities of sleep, beginning with his personal journey towards understanding its significance. He explores the development of insomnia and its implications for individuals. Continuing, Devin sheds light on the physiological processes our bodies undergo during sleep, emphasizing its importance. He also highlights…

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354 | What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? 17:57

3M ago17:57

17:57

Have you heard of Blood Flow Restriction? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the researcher who developed the method of Blood Flow Restriction training, their story of innovation and the science behind its effects on the body. Diving into its clinical implications associated with sarcopenia, cardiovascular complications, muscle growth and pain perception…

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353 | The Fundamental Pillars of Holistic Health with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Mahboubeh 43:27

3M ago43:27

43:27

Diving into the pillars and levers of holistic health, Dr. Mahboubeh described why it is important to focus practice on holistic health and how you can begin to create the best environment to allow healing to occur. Then, she speaks about treating the body systemically and holistically, defining her phrase, "We are not what we eat but how we live."…

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352 | Scapular Winging? What can you do! 23:05

3M ago23:05

23:05

Seen or been told your shoulder blade is in a funky position during exercise? Perhaps popping out a little bit? Heard that scapular winging will cause pain inadvertently? Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom have your back as they explore all things scapular and debunk the common myths surrounding scapular winging. Tune into how scapular winging occurs, how you can…

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351 | The 4 Pillars to Improve Foot Health and Preventing Pain with Functional Podiatrist, Dr. Emily Splichal 51:44

3M ago51:44

51:44

Stretching and strengthening may not be enough for Foot Health. Dr. Emily Splichal⁠⁠⁠ dives into the missing piece: sensory awareness! Describing the 4 pillars of foot health, she provides insight into the importance of sensory input through the feet, potential causes of neuropathy, and tools you can use to gain awareness in the feet. With a simple…

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350 | What Exercises Help to Improve Posture? 18:15

3M ago18:15

18:15

Your one-stop shop to addressing your posture! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into all things posture and how you can change your movement game to address your posture. Tapping into mobility, strength through range, and core control, they hone in on their best tips! Let's dive in! Jen Health Discount: Try something different. If you’ve been told to “stay …

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349 | Fitness Changes & Considerations During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Brianna Battles 46:42

4M ago46:42

46:42

Itching to exercise post-partum but have been told to wait? Or, wanting to exercise as a beginner and pregnant? We dive into how Brianna found passion in helping new mothers post-partum and through pregnancy with their fitness journeys. We dive into whether exercise is harmful during oreganacy and post-partum, post-partum expectations related to re…

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348 | Should You Do Cool Downs? What is the Best Technique? 13:54

4M ago13:54

13:54

Do you cool-down? At times, cool-downs feel unimportant or a waste of time, however, DocJen & Dr. Dom break the confusion in this episode. With a high emphasis on specificity, they explain the importance of strategically cooling down the body to prepare the body for optimal recovery, addressing how to appropriately use breath and movement after exe…

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347 | Fevers, Eczema and Poop with Naturopathic Pediatric Doctor, Dr. Elana Roumell 52:22

4M ago52:22

52:22

Struggling to navigate your kid's fever, eczema, or poop concerns? “If you’re putting that steroid cream on, that is just a bandaid.” We have Dr Elana Roumell, a doctor and naturopath specializing in paediatric, to address when to conventional and herbal medicine for fevers, specifically Tyenol and Ibuprofen, and her top herbal medicine recommendat…

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346 | Should You Be Doing Warm Ups? What's Effective? What's Not? 25:17

4M ago25:17

25:17

Do you warm-up? At times, warm-ups feel unimportant or a waste of time, however, DocJen & Dr. Dom break the confusion in this episode. With a high emphasis on specificity, they explain the importance of strategically warming up the body to prepare for the upcoming movement, how to appropriately activate the body before exercise sessions, whether st…

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345 | Female Nutrition and Training from Puberty to Menopause 51:03

5M ago51:03

51:03

#womenarenotsmallmen Wondering how to optimize your nutrition & training as a female? Lost a period? Struggling to figure out nutrition and exercise around menopause? Dr. Stacy Sims dives deep into hormones, nutritional, and training considerations during the menstruating phase of life, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Dr. Stacy explai…

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344 | Mobility During the Trimesters of Pregnancy 29:47

5M ago29:47

29:47

In this episode, we delve into essential exercises and tips tailored to each trimester of pregnancy to support optimal mobility, stability, and overall well-being for expectant mothers. In the first trimester, we empower you with the hallmarks of mobility, as well as the importance of breathwork with pelvic floor awareness. In the second trimester,…

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343 | Let us Re-Introduce Ourselves 48:17

5M ago48:17

48:17

Welcome to our re-introduction. We're diving into where it all started, describing DocJen and Dr. Dom's paths to physical therapy and how they met! With fun facts, they expand beyond the initial dates and how their relationship flourished. Speaking into the impact of COVID, they hone in on how they navigated their business and how they paved the pa…

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342 | Does Electrical Stimulation for Pain Help? A Look Into TENs Units 17:45

5M ago17:45

17:45

Have you tried TENs? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. They dive into how it affects the body to reduce pain in the short-term, potential contraindications, and critically analyze the research that has been done on TENs. Finally, they discuss its use during labour and how it can facilitate pain management tem…

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341 | The Power of Breathwork to Release Stress, Relieve Pain and Heal with Samantha Skelly 44:42

6M ago44:42

44:42

Struggling with anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed? - What if something as simple as breathwork self-healed? A tool constantly overlooked, but within us, is our breath. Samantha dives into her story about breathwork and how her first experiences changed her mental and bodily state. In addition to diving into the science of how breathwork can be a primary…

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340 | Our Top Tips to Improve Wrist & Elbow Health & Reduce Pain 22:50

6M ago22:50

22:50

Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr Dom dive into all things wrist health! DocJen and Dr Dom dive into the potential causes of wrist pain, the role of the elbow in wrist health and the best exercises to help optimize that wrist-elbow complex, considering compensation, the nervous system, and the range of motion. By providing your solution …

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339 | Reshaping the Wellness Landscape to Improve Your Health with Dr Jonathan Leary 51:36

6M ago51:36

51:36

Here's a different date idea - What if you and your partner got together to optimize your physiology? Join us as we explore Dr. Jonathan's career and how he birthed the world's first social health club. We dive into the concept of integrative wellbeing and shed light on the Social Wellness Club. We confront the question of why healthy activities of…

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338 | Our Top Tips to Improve Foot & Ankle Health & Reduce Pain 19:11

7M ago19:11

19:11

Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr Dom dive into the Foot and Ankle! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of foot and ankle pain, the role of footwear in foot health and the best exercises to help optimize that foot-ankle complex. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility and strength t…

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337 | Optimizing Food Choices for Better Energy, Focus, and Fat Loss with Thomas DeLauer 52:04

7M ago52:04

52:04

Here’s a full debrief on the science behind metabolism, weight loss, and conflictive function from the perspective of food and nutrient consumption. In this episode, Thomas DeLauer breaks down the science behind how to eat for optimal cognitive function and between stressed and relaxed states. Then, DeLauer explains the science behind fast and slow…

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336 | Our Top Tips to Improve Knee Health & Reduce Pain 20:26

7M ago20:26

20:26

Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the knees! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of knee pain, the role of posture with regard to knee health, as well as the best exercises! By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility and strength to build awareness and resilience in the …

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335 | Why Whole30 and How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Melissa Urban 49:31

7M ago49:31

49:31

Is Whole30 for you? In this episode with Melissa Urban, Co-Founder of Whole 30, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, exploring the intricate details of the Whole30 diet and beyond. We engage in a thought-provoking conversation on the self-experimentation versus elimination mindset, as well as the re-introduction phase of the di…

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334 | Our Top Tips to Improve Shoulder Health & Reduce Pain 15:31

8M ago15:31

15:31

Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the shoulders! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of shoulder pain, the role of posture with regards to shoulder health and the the best exercises to help optimize that shoulder-shoulder blade-upper back complex. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the re…

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333 | Individualizing Yoga to Fit Your Own Body & Life with Brett Larkin 44:10

8M ago44:10

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"When you realize anatomy is a limitation, it becomes a liberation." We have invited Brett Larkin onto The Optimal Body Podcast to discuss her evolution with the Yoga practice and to share what Yoga means for her. From setting the path with how she started Yoga, she speaks about how the principles of Yoga apply to everyday life and uses the history…

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332 | Our Top Tips to Improve Hip Health & Reduce Pain 19:47

8M ago19:47

19:47

Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the hips! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of hip pain and how compensatory or coordination defects play a role in the risk of the pain experience. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility and strength to build awareness and resilie…

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331 | The Ideal Ergonomic Office Chair to Improve Posture & Relieve Back Tension with Dr. Ashley Williams, PT, DPT 46:37

8M ago46:37

46:37

Is sitting the new smoking? Is standing better for us? We have Dr. Ashley Williams, the sitting expert, on to discuss all things sitting, standing, chairs and posture. We're getting to the root of the truths behind article claims on sitting, standing desks, treadmill desks, and how posture relates to it all. Dr. Ashley dives into how you can become…

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330 | Our Top Tips to Improve Upper Back Health & Reduce Pain 30:39

9M ago30:39

30:39

Tune into part 3 of our back pain series where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the neck! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the upper back and what may be contributing to upper back pain. They explain the mobility-stability continuum and what it means to develop control over the body. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss th…

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329 | Applying Body Building Principles to Optimize Health for Everyone with Justin Mihaly 43:17

9M ago43:17

43:17

“There’s a very fine line between bodybuilding and just complete neglect of health," says Justin Mihaly. In this episode, Bodybuilder, Justin Mihaly dives into where his interest in bodybuilding stemmed from. By mapping out the toxic culture around body-building and mental health, Justin hones in on the benefits of bodybuilding principles that can …

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328 | Our Top Tips to Improve Neck Health & Reduce Pain 31:31

9M ago31:31

31:31

Tune into part 2 of our back pain series where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the neck! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the neck, what may be contributing to neck pain, as well as the current research on degeneration around the neck. They explain the mobility-stability continuum and what it means to develop control over the body. By provi…

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327 | Understanding Hormone Health & Regaining Balance with Julia Glanz 57:01

9M ago57:01

57:01

Feel like you’ve tried everything, from working out to eating healthy, and still have little to no results? Listen to the interview with Julia Glanz – registered dietician, strength and conditioning coach, speed and agility coach, and former D1 athlete for soccer – as she enlightens us on what might be the true cause and what it means to balance ho…

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326 | Our Tips to Avoid & Improve Low Back Pain 32:06

9M ago32:06

32:06

Tune into part 1 of our back pain series where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the most aggravated and common pain point in the back - Low Back Pain. DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into what may be causing your recurrent lower back pain, whether all your lower back needs are stability and the biopsychosocial model with emphasis on what the biological aspect …

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325 | How Float Therapy Helps Improve Stress, Chronic Pain and Mineral Deficiencies with Maxwell Casa 38:50

10M ago38:50

38:50

Ever heard of Float therapy? Sensory Deprivation? In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding float therapy, its benefits, what it means to open up your magnesium stores, and the intriguing impact of sensory deprivation on our health with Maxwell Casa. Imagine immersing yourself in a tranquil, weightless space where you float effortlessly…

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324 | Peroneal Tendinitis: Pain on the Outside of your Ankle? 23:37

10M ago23:37

23:37

Been diagnosed with Peroneal Tendinitis? Or experiencing pain on the outside of your ankles? DocJen and Dr. Dom have got you covered in this episode explaining what the peroneals are, their function within the feet and ankle complex, who is affected most by Peroneal Tendinitis, and what is actually contributing to your symptoms. Believe it or not, …

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323 | Overcoming Chronic Pain with Ashleigh Di Lello 45:45

10M ago45:45

45:45

We go back to 13 years of age when Ashleigh Di Lello describes her experience with her first health scare and walks us through the road to getting her health back when the works of the medical system failed to competently support her health journey. Then, she dives into her second health scare, speaking into chronic pain science and how the nervous…

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322 | High Hamstring Strains: Pain Under The Butt 25:58

10M ago25:58

25:58

Are you struggling with pain under the butt? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into this overuse injury that often affects hypermobile individuals or anyone who encounters a lot of deceleration, such as athletes. As they describe the anatomy involved in high hamstring strains or proximal hamstring tendinopathy, they dive into contributing factors and dive in…

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321 | Using NAD+ to Improve Healthspan & Longetivity with Dr. She 52:31

11M ago52:31

52:31

Have you heard of taking NAD+ for longevity? We have Dr. She to break down what NAD+ is and its essential role in energy, inflammation, and oxidative stress. With a particular emphasis on aging and longevity, Dr. She discusses signs of aging, whether aging can be reversed, and how the Vitality Boost product contains everything you need to optimize …

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320 | Do I Have Overactive Quads? 20:35

11M ago20:35

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Are you struggling with tight quads? Perhaps you feel everything in your quads? DocJen and Dr. Dom speak into tight and overactive quadriceps, explaining its possible root cause, it’s relevance to coordination during exercise, and how you can begin to address it! Let’s dive in! JEN HEALTH SALE: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP @ 50% OFF 11 different plans. Pure E…

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319 | Breaking Down Rehab Science with Dr. Tom Walters 48:32

11M ago48:32

48:32

From pain to passive treatment to posture to bad movement to education, Dr. Tom Walters takes a deep dive into pain. Dr. Walters explains how to identify when your pain needs to be checked out and what kind of pain may be appropriate for tissue adaptation. He explains the 6 types of pains we can experience, the importance of language when it comes …

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318 | What To Do About Turf Toe 19:27

11M ago19:27

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By popular request, DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into Turf Toe and what is happening within the body during this diagnosis. They explore who is most affected and what types of activities exacerbate the risk of turf toe. Then, they dive into how turf toe is diagnosed based on three grades and how this affects rehabilitation, describing exercises and tips…

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317 | Myths vs Facts about Diastasis Recti with Antony Lo 50:01

12M ago50:01

50:01

Can non-pregnant individuals have Diastasis Recti? Antony Lo takes a deep dive into all things core, diastasis recti, and pelvic floor. By describing the medical definition for diastasis recti, he highlights how it can affect anyone but is most commonly presented amongst those who are pregnant. He highlights the degree to which diastasis recti is “…

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