[HTML][HTML] What is the evidence for abdominal and pelvic floor muscle training to treat diastasis recti abdominis postpartum? A systematic review with meta-analysis

S Gluppe, ME Engh, K Bø - Brazilian journal of physical therapy, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) affects a significant number of women in the
postpartum period. Objective To systematically review whether abdominal and pelvic floor …

Efficacy and challenges in the treatment of diastasis recti abdominis—a scoping review on the current trends and future perspectives

M Radhakrishnan, K Ramamurthy - Diagnostics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is more prevalent in women during pregnancy and
postpartum. However, there is a lack of awareness regarding this condition among women …

Curl-up exercises improve abdominal muscle strength without worsening inter-recti distance in women with diastasis recti abdominis postpartum: a randomised …

SL Gluppe, AME Engh, K Bø - Journal of physiotherapy, 2023 - duo.uio.no
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 …

Primiparous women's knowledge of diastasis recti abdominis, concerns about abdominal appearance, treatments, and perceived abdominal muscle strength 6–8 …

S Gluppe, M Ellström Engh, K Bø - BMC women's health, 2022 - Springer
Background Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a prevalent condition in the postpartum
period. To date, there is scant knowledge on how DRA influences physical, mental, and …

Rehabilitation programme including EMG-biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training for rectus diastasis after childbirth: a randomised controlled trial

P Liang, M Liang, S Shi, Y Liu, R Xiong - Physiotherapy, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluate the effect of a comprehensive rehabilitation programme on closure of
the rectus diastasis (RD) and quality of life in women after delivery. Design A randomised …

Exercises, Tubigrip and taping: can they reduce rectus abdominis diastasis measured three weeks post-partum?

J Depledge, P McNair, R Ellis - Musculoskeletal science and practice, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

Technical aspects of inter-recti distance measurement with ultrasonographic imaging for physiotherapy purposes: the scoping review

A Opala-Berdzik, M Rudek-Zeprzałka, J Niesporek… - Insights into …, 2023 - Springer
Background Inter-recti distance (IRD) measurement using musculoskeletal USI has been
used in physiotherapy research, in particular, to investigate pregnancy-related diastasis recti …

Conservative interventions may have little effect on reducing diastasis of the rectus abdominis in postnatal women–A systematic review and meta-analysis

DR Benjamin, HC Frawley, N Shields, CL Peiris… - Physiotherapy, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle (DRAM) commonly occurs in
pregnancy and postnatally. Physiotherapists routinely guide women in its management …

Effects of Pilates on inter-recti distance, thickness of rectus abdominis, waist circumference and abdominal muscle endurance in primiparous women

N Lee, YH Bae, SSM Fong, WH Lee - BMC Women's Health, 2023 - Springer
Background Pilates is expected to have a positive effect on women with weakened
abdominal muscles after childbirth. Pilates may have a beneficial effect on the structure and …

Impact of postpartum exercise on pelvic floor disorders and diastasis recti abdominis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

NF Beamish, MH Davenport, MU Ali… - British Journal of …, 2024 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective To examine the effect of exercise during the first year postpartum on pelvic floor
disorders and diastasis recti abdominis. Design Systematic review with random effects meta …