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Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on diastasis recti abdominis [PDF]

Scientific Reports
To explore the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation applications over the course of 10 visits on women with postpartum diastasis recti abdominis.
Jianqi Fang, Yilin Weng, Yang Lin, Ting Wu, Yu Wang, Lihua Lin, Juan Lin   +6 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Ultrasonic Characteristics of Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Early Postpartum.

Comput Math Methods Med, 2022
Objective. Explore the ultrasound characteristics of early postpartum Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) and provide effective data support for its clinical diagnosis and treatment. Method. A total of 458 parturients who were diagnosed with DRA in the Chongqing Maternal and Child Health Hospital from December 2017 to September 2020 ...
Tan L, Ran S, Dong H, Wei J, Ran H.
europepmc   +4 more sources

Rehabilitations for maternal diastasis recti abdominis: An update on therapeutic directions [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) affects a significant number of postpartum women, while its treatments are still under debate. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation training programs for postpartum DRA treatment. Four databases were systematically searched to identify eligible studies published up to February 1,
Beibei Chen, Yan Hu
exaly   +5 more sources

Postpartum Exercise Intervention Targeting Diastasis Recti Abdominis. [PDF]

Int J Exerc Sci, 2021
To examine the effectiveness of an online, 12-week exercise intervention on diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) width and negatively associated health outcomes (i.e. weight and core function). Non-pregnant women who were 6-24 months postpartum and ≥ 18 years of age completed the study.
Laframboise FC, Schlaff RA, Baruth M.
europepmc   +6 more sources

Mothers’ experiences living with diastasis recti abdominis – an interview study [PDF]

BMC Women's Health
Background Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a common postpartum condition. Knowledge is scarce on how mothers perceive living with DRA. The interaction between healthcare providers and patients plays a significant role in shaping the healthcare service
Viktoria Marander, Målfrid Råheim, Inger Haukenes, Nina-Margrethe Theodorsen   +3 more
doaj   +6 more sources

Diastasis recti abdominis: A comprehensive review. [PDF]

Hernia
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) refers to the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba. Though traditionally viewed as a postpartum cosmetic issue, DRA has functional implications and affects both women and men.A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, identifying 355 ...
Du Y, Huang M, Wang S, Yang L, Lin Y, Yu W, Pan Z, Ye Z.   +7 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Risk factors of diastasis recti abdominis, and relationship with surface electromyography characteristics of pelvic floor muscles in early postpartum: a retrospective study [PDF]

PeerJ
Objective This study aimed to identify the factors associated with diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) in early postpartum women and investigate any relationship with surface electromyography (sEMG) characteristics of pelvic floor muscles (PFM).
Xiaojun He, Yang Lin, Sha He, Juan Lin
doaj   +3 more sources

Risk factors for diastasis recti abdominis and its correlation with pelvic organ prolapse among postpartum women in southwest China: a retrospective case-control study [PDF]

Frontiers in Global Women's Health
BackgroundDiastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a prevalent postpartum condition characterized by separation of the rectus abdominis muscles. It has been linked to lumbopelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, and urinary incontinence.
Dehua Wan, Ling Guo, Shuwen Cheng, Ling Ren, Taizhou Qin, Xueping Zhang, Huarong Wang, Zhongyan Zheng, Xiaoqin Gan, Tianjiao Liu, Yonghong Lin   +10 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Association Between Inter-Recti Distance and Impaired Abdominal Core Function in Post-Partum Women With Diastasis Recti Abdominis [PDF]

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
doaj   +2 more sources

Muscle elasticity is different in individuals with diastasis recti abdominis than healthy volunteers [PDF]

Insights into Imaging, 2021
Objective To determine the value of shear wave elastography (SWE) in assessing abdominal wall muscles, including rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique muscle (EO), internal oblique muscle, and transversus abdominis (TrA) in patients with diastasis ...
Kai He, Xiuling Zhou, Yulan Zhu, Bo Wang, Xiaojian Fu, Qiyuan Yao, Hao Chen, Xiaohong Wang   +7 more
doaj   +2 more sources