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

ABSTRACT:

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).

Methods

A total of 478 participants who visited Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital for postpartum re-examination between January and March 2023 were divided into two groups: DRA and Non-DRA. Basic demographic data were collected via self-reported questionnaires. Additionally, inter-recti distance (IRD) was measured using ultrasound imaging, and pelvic floor muscle activity was assessed using surface electromyography according to the Glazer protocols.

Results

There were no significant differences between the non-DRA

SUBMITTER: He X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12599372 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature