This new and improved splint is available in black or white.
Purpose of splint
The splint is specifically designed to treat diastasis recti, a common condition resulting from pregnancy. The purpose of the splint is to help approximate (pull together) the two halves of the outermost abdominal muscle (recti), making the recommended Tupler Technique exercises more effective. It also helps heal the weakened connective tissue.
Wear it all the time under your clothes
A splint needs to be worn under your clothing and over a camisole or fitted undergarment to hold it in place better. Our clients get the best results in closing a diastasis when they wear the splint all the time. You are constantly using your core muscles when performing your activities of daily living. One of the steps of the Tupler Technique program is engaging the core muscles during these activities. So if you are wearing a splint, the starting position of the muscles will be closer together when the muscles are engaged. This then helps speed up the process of closing your diastasis.
Putting it on Correctly
First, the splint is placed on the back with soft velcro facing out. Then, the right hand pulls the left side of the muscle with the splint towards the middle. The left hand holds that pull as the right hand Velcros the end in the back on top. The left hand pulls the right side of the muscle with the splint towards the middle. The right hand holds that pull as the left hand velcros the end in the back on the bottom. This cross-over action creates the approximation (pulling together) of each side of the recti towards the middle which encourages the expedited healing of diastasis.
How is the splint different from a girdle or control top pantyhose?
The purpose of other girdles or bands is compression or bringing the abdominal muscles back towards the spine. The purpose of the Diastasis Rehab Splint is to approximate or pull the two halves of the muscles closer together. The splint is worn between the bottom of the rib cage and the top of the hip bones, so each side of the recti can be brought towards the middle. The Tupler Technique trains your core muscle to do the work of bringing your belly to the spine for a flat tummy. Wearing a girdle lets the girdle do your ab work for you!
Colors: black Sizes: (S, M, L). Fabric content: 95% cotton, 5% lycra.
Splints are not returnable so please make sure you order your correct size. To determine your size, please measure over your belly button.
Washing Instructions
Please wash in cold water by hand or in machine and lie flat to dry.
If you dry in a dryer please use no heat.
Ironing may be necessary after drying in dryer.
“The Diastasis Rehab™ Splint is the only abdominal binder designed to help close diastasis recti. By approximating (pulling together) the muscles this splint helps heal the connective tissue and helps my clients feel their muscles working better when they are doing the exercises.” - Luanne Sforza, Physical Therapist (NYC)
“I owe my abdominal and upper body strength immediately after having my daughter to Julie Tupler’s Mummy Tummy program. Thank you.” Sherry Stringfield, actress, ER
The Tupler Technique is 4 steps. Wearing the splint is just ONE of the 4 steps.
Just wearing the splint will not close your diastasis. You must do the Tupler Technique exercises.
Please watch the 30 minute film on the about diastasis page to learn more about the Tupler Technique program.
Note: To determine your size, please measure over your belly button with your abdominal muscles relaxed.
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