9 columbushosp.org “I am super active,” said Klassen. “I love outdoor sports and working out in general. Kathy gave me different exercises to help me bounce back after having a child.” Making a plan Klassen visited Bloemker for about 12 weeks, starting twice a week and then shifting to once every other week. One area they focused on was Klassen’s diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation), which commonly occurs when the growing uterus causes a woman’s abdominals to separate from each other at their midline. “Postpartum care is important to help in muscle recovery,” said Bloemker. “It treats current symptoms and also prevents further issues with aging.” Klassen said the therapy helped her in ways she never expected. “I would say it’s a night and day difference from when I first started,” she said. “With my first child, I did not do any of this, and I can definitely feel the difference. It was a way faster recovery — both mentally and physically.” Ready to get started? To learn more about our comprehensive women’s health physical therapy, call Rehab Services at the Wellness Center at 402-562-3333 or visit columbushosp.org/our_services/ rehabilitative_services.aspx. Kathy Bloemker, women’s health physical therapist, guides Amber Klassen in a session.
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