diastasis recti 1/4

Question 1

Who is most at risk for developing diastasis recti

Answer 1

Pregnant women, risk increases with multiple pregnancies
Premature infants
Obese adults of both sexes

Question 2

How is Diastasis recti diagnosed?

Answer 2

Physical examination
Patient lives hook lying, lift their head and shoulders from supporting surface, palpable separation greater than two finger widths present

Question 3

What movements should be avoided for patients with diastasis recti?

Answer 3

Abdominal crunches
Rotational exercises
Jackknife- supine directly to long sitting
Double leg lifts

Question 4

What are potential negative consequences of diastasis recti

Answer 4

Altered alignment and mechanics of rectus abdominis
Trunk instability
Abdominal hernia

Question 5

How is Diastasis recti managed?

Answer 5

Typically conservative
Physical therapy- gentle progression of corrective abdominal exercises
Abdominal binder- approximates healing abdominal muscles and lumbar support
Severe cases, surgical intervention to prevent complications with abdominal herniation