Healthline has updated its comprehensive article about the Tupler Technique® and diastasis recti recovery. Written by Sara Lindberg, the article was updated on February 23, 2026, and medically reviewed by Barry I. Aron, MD, FACOG, MSCP.
TL;DR
Healthline’s updated, medically reviewed guide explains diastasis recti, how to perform a self-check, and the four components of Julie Tupler, RN’s 18-week Tupler Technique® Program. The article also discusses the exercises, the role of splinting and transverse muscle awareness, the available research, and the importance of maintaining diastasis-safe movement habits.
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Healthline’s Updated Medical Review
Healthline’s article, “How the Tupler Technique Can Help with Diastasis Recti Recovery,” provides an independent overview of diastasis recti and the Tupler Technique® Program.
The article identifies Julie Tupler as a registered nurse, certified childbirth educator, certified personal trainer, and founder of the Tupler Technique®. It also explains why addressing diastasis recti may involve more than changing the appearance of the belly.
Important clarification: Medical review means that a qualified medical professional reviewed the article’s health information. It should not be interpreted as a personal endorsement of a specific product or commercial program by the medical reviewer or Healthline.
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What the Healthline Article Covers
The medically reviewed guide walks readers through several important topics related to diastasis recti and the Tupler Technique®:
- What diastasis recti is and how it can appear
- Possible signs, including abdominal bulging or doming
- How to check the distance between the separated muscles
- Why the condition of the connective tissue should also be considered
- How the 18-week Tupler Technique® Program progresses
- The Elevator, Contracting, and Head Lift exercises
- The importance of diastasis-safe movement and exercise habits
- The current evidence and limitations surrounding diastasis recti exercise programs
Healthline also includes Julie’s instructions for checking the distance and depth of a diastasis in three locations: above, at, and below the belly button.
You can also visit Diastasis Rehab’s step-by-step diastasis self-check resource .
The Four Steps of the Tupler Technique®
As explained in the Healthline article, the Tupler Technique® is a comprehensive 18-week program built around four components:
- Performing the Tupler Technique® exercises to develop transverse abdominal muscle strength and awareness.
- Repositioning the abdominal muscles and connective tissue with a splint while following the complete program.
- Developing transverse awareness so the abdominal muscles are used correctly during everyday activities.
- Learning diastasis-safe body mechanics, including how to get up and down without creating unnecessary forward pressure on the connective tissue.
The program progresses over 18 weeks, but individual results and timelines can vary depending on the size and depth of the diastasis, other health considerations, and consistency in completing all four steps.
What the Article Says About Effectiveness
Healthline notes that research on diastasis recti exercise protocols remains limited. The article discusses evidence involving deep core stability exercises and abdominal bracing while also distinguishing Diastasis Rehab’s internal client outcome data from independently peer-reviewed research.
This distinction is important. Diastasis Rehab publishes its program data and methodology so readers can examine the measurements, participant groups, and reported outcomes for themselves.
Explore the research associated with diastasis recti and the Tupler Technique® and review the Diastasis Rehab program statistics .
Anyone experiencing pain, significant pelvic-floor symptoms, a suspected hernia, or concerns during pregnancy or postpartum recovery should speak with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning an exercise or rehabilitation program.
Read the Updated Healthline Article
Read Healthline’s complete medically reviewed guide for its independent overview of diastasis recti recovery and the Tupler Technique®.
Read “How the Tupler Technique Can Help with Diastasis Recti Recovery”
Learn More About Diastasis Recti
If you would like to better understand your belly before choosing a program, begin with the complimentary introduction to the Tupler Technique®.
About Julie Tupler, RN
Julie Tupler, RN, is a registered nurse, certified childbirth educator, certified personal trainer, and creator of the Tupler Technique® Program, which she developed in 1990. For more than 30 years, she has taught women, men, and children how to address diastasis recti using a non-surgical program centered on exercises, repositioning, transverse awareness, and diastasis-safe body mechanics.
