Background: Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is characterized by a widening between the
rectus abdominis muscles and thinning of the linea alba. It is common during pregnancy and …

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of physical therapy intervention for treating diastasis
recti abdominis (DRA) in the postpartum population, with emphasis on transverse abdominis …

Purpose: To determine feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing
postpartum rectus abdominis training with transversus abdominis training in reducing the …

Background. Diastasis recti (DR) or separation of the bulks of rectus abdominis muscle is
often caused by pregnancy. Physiotherapy of DR includes exercise therapy, electrical …

Question: What is the effect of a 12-week, home-based, abdominal exercise program
containing head lifts and abdominal curl-ups on inter-recti distance (IRD) in women with …

Background Rectus abdominis diastasis is regarded as a risk factor for abdominal muscle
dysfunction and reduced quality of life postpartum. It is thought that specific exercises and …

Diastasis of Rectus Abdominis (DRA) muscle is a concerning health issue that commonly
affects female within pregnancy and postpartum time, persistent lower back pain and pelvic …

Background: Pregnancy is the most common cause of a diastasis recti abdominis (DRA),
usually occurring during the third trimester. An abnormally wide interrecti distance (IRD) from …

Background A separation of the abdominal muscles at the linea alba, known as diastasis
recti abdominis (DRA), can occur after childbirth. However, the impact of DRA on abdominal …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine and describe intervention techniques
used by physical therapists to address diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) in postpartum …