Effect of hypopressive and conventional abdominal exercises on postpartum diastasis recti: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba, often occurring during pregnancy due to hormonal and mechanical changes. While DRA usually resolves post-childbirth, some women experience persistent issues. Exercise may help reduce the inter-rectus distance, though more research is needed.

Objectives

Analyze the immediate and long-term effects of hypopressive and conventional abdominal exercises on inter-rectus distance (IRD) in postpartum women, focusing on parity differences.

Methods

Twenty-eight women who met specific inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to either the hypopressive group (n = 14) or the conventional group (n = 14). The exercise programs for both groups lasted 6 weeks. Ultrasound

SUBMITTER: Soto-Gonzalez M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11637234 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature