Vol 89, No 2 (2018)
Review paper
Published online: 2018-02-28
Diastasis recti abdominis — a review of treatment methods
Abstract
Diastasis recti abdominis is a condition in which both rectus abdominis muscles disintegrate to the sides, this being accompanied by the extension of the linea alba tissue and bulging of the abdominal wall. DRA may result in the herniation of the abdominal viscera, but it is not a hernia per se. DRA is common in the female population during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. There is a scant knowledge on the prevalence, risk factors, prevention or management of the abovementioned condition. The aim of this paper is to present the methods of DRA treatment based on the results of recent studies.
Keywords: diastasis recti abdominisconservative treatmentsurgical treatmentphysiotherapy
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