Women's Health

Postpartum Recovery (0-6 Weeks)

Gentle recovery program for the first six weeks postpartum focusing on diastasis recti healing, pelvic floor reconnection, gentle walking progression, and breathing restoration.

Clinical note: This is a recovery period, not a training period. Medical clearance is required before any exercise beyond walking and breathing. Cesarean recovery requires additional time. Pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms (incontinence, heaviness) require specialist referral. Never pressure return to pre-pregnancy body — body-positive framing only.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
3
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Diaphragmatic Assessment
2 Pelvic Tilt Classification
3 Thoracic Extension
4 Hip Flexion Active
5 Cervical Flexion Extension
6 Hip Internal Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Diaphragmatic Assessment
Pelvic Tilt Classification
Thoracic Extension

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Postpartum Recovery (0-6 Weeks) assessment include?
The assessment covers Diaphragmatic Assessment, Pelvic Tilt Classification, Thoracic Extension, Hip Flexion Active with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Postpartum Recovery (0-6 Weeks) protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for postpartum recovery (0-6 weeks) with 6 targeted tests, women-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Postpartum Recovery (0-6 Weeks) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Postpartum Recovery (0-6 Weeks) protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Women's Health
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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