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Functional Tests of the Abdominal Wall Muscles in Normal Subjects and in Patients with Diastasis and Oblique Inguinal Hernias in a Pilot Study

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Objectives: To identify typical patterns of abdominal wall muscle activation in patients with diastasis recti and inguinal hernias compared to controls during the Valsalva maneuver, voluntary coughing, and physical activity.
Dmitry Skvortsov, Andrei Cherepanin, Yulia Fadeeva, Andrey Timonin, Nataly Nosenko   +4 more
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Association Between Inter-Recti Distance and Impaired Abdominal Core Function in Post-Partum Women With Diastasis Recti Abdominis

Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery, 2022
Background and Aim: The definition and management of Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is under debate. This study aimed to understand the correlation between the post-partum inter-recti distance (IRD) and functional impairments associated with core ...
L. Bixo, G. Sandblom, G. Sandblom, J. Österberg, J. Österberg, O. Stackelberg, O. Stackelberg, K. Bewö, A. Olsson, A. Olsson   +9 more
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Surgical Management of Pediatric Acetabular Fractures: A Retrospective Study of 14 Rare Cases

Orthopaedic Surgery, Volume 18, Issue 3, Page 412-423, March 2026.
This case series of 14 pediatric acetabular fractures surgically managed via open reduction and internal fixation through a lateral rectus approach demonstrates that favorable functional outcomes are achievable, even in non‐acute cases, when performed by an experienced surgical team. Follow‐up revealed significant hip function recovery.
Guy Romeo Kenmegne, Ziming Zhang, Rui Zeng, Gang Ma, Sheqiang Chen, Qiyan Zhou, Kai Zeng, Yuqing Wang, Wentong Zhao, Jiafu Miu, Yilan Liao, Shicai Fan   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of a postpartum care rehabilitation program to prevent postpartum depression at a secondary municipal hospital in Qingdao China: a cross-sectional study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023
Background The emerging postpartum rehabilitation (PPR) program in Chinese hospitals characterized by applying ongoing medical care through traditional cultural practices shows a protective effect in early puerperium in China.
Xiaoqian Zhang, Xiaoli Zuo, Catharina Matheï, Bert Aertgeerts, Masoud Afnan, Tang Li, Frank Buntinx, Mieke Vermandere   +7 more
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Prevalence of Symptomatic Established Rectus Diastasis of Parity in Primiparous Women: A Prospective Cohort Study From Early Pregnancy to 1‐Year Postpartum

World Journal of Surgery, Volume 50, Issue 2, Page 344-352, February 2026.
Rectus diastasis of parity is the separation of the abdominal muscles that can occur after childbearing. We hypothesized that a subpopulation of women with rectus diastasis also present with back pain and/or urinary incontinence, a condition referred to as symptomatic established rectus diastasis, and this results in impaired health‐related quality of ...
Siobhan Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Tamara Crittenden, David I. Watson, Nicola R. Dean   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Barriers of Exercise Among Postpartum Women in a Low‐Resource Setting

Lifestyle Medicine, Volume 6, Issue 3, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Introduction Physical inactivity predisposes mothers to untoward physical and mental health outcomes. Acquiring requisite knowledge pertaining to postpartum exercise promotes a good attitude and facilitates participation in exercises in spite of the presence of barriers.
Dorothy Ekua Adjabu, Jonathan Quartey, Tawagidu Mohammed, Mubarak Abdul‐Rahman, Diphale Joyce Mothabeng   +4 more
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Clinical Evaluation of a Combination of Non‐Invasive Technologies to Improve the Effectiveness of Postpartum Abdominal Treatment

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 24, Issue 7, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Pregnancy induces a range of physical changes in the female body, some of which may persist long after delivery. This can result in body dissatisfaction and reduced quality of life. Skin laxity, diastasis recti, and stretch marks pose a challenge to achieving the desired appearance.
Hannah Lo Fui Jun, Tingsong Lim, Grace Tay Wen Yue, Chua Chong Hwee, Tee Xiang Jie, Gwen Ong, Yap Ching Shi, Ding Siew Wen, Lim Sook Wah   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microwaves Versus Combined Microwaves and Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser in the Treatment of Postpartum Abdominal Laxity Among Filipino Patients in a Tertiary Hospital: A Randomized, Prospective, Assessor‐Blinded, Simultaneous Split‐Abdomen Trial

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 24, Issue 5, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Postpartum abdominal laxity is a growing concern for women. Noninvasive options like microwave technology and fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser show promise, but their combined efficacy and safety require further investigation.
Jonnie Rose Louise R. Wee, Zharlah Gulmatico‐Flores, Daisy King‐Ismael   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ventral body wall closure: Mechanistic insights from mouse models and translation to human pathology

Developmental Dynamics, Volume 254, Issue 2, Page 102-141, February 2025.
Abstract The ventral body wall (VBW) that encloses the thoracic and abdominal cavities arises by extensive cell movements and morphogenetic changes during embryonic development. These morphogenetic processes include embryonic folding generating the primary body wall; the initial ventral cover of the embryo, followed by directed mesodermal cell ...
Caroline Formstone, Bashar Aldeiri, Mark Davenport, Philippa Francis‐West   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Persistent Asymptomatic Pneumoperitoneum With Spontaneously Resolving Idiopathic Pneumatosis Intestinalis: A Case Report

Case Reports in Surgery, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
We present our experience with a patient with acute‐on‐chronic asymptomatic pneumoperitoneum with spontaneously resolving idiopathic pneumatosis intestinalis that was solely managed on close observation alone. This case is unique in that it details the approach to nonoperative management of massive free air under the diaphragm identified incidentally ...
John P. Ratanawong, Tzu Han Huang, Torben H. Urdahl, Katherine Weir, Anthony T. Rezcallah, Muthukumaran Rangarajan   +5 more
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