ReviewHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2021
Prevalence and risk factors for diastasis recti abdominis: a review and proposal of a new anatomical variation.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Anatomo-radiological Study on Semilunar Line as Risk Factor fo Diastasis Recti Abdominis
Comparison of a Hip Activation Versus a Combined Hip Activation and Core Stabilization Program on Improving Lower Extremity Function: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparative Effects of Tupler and Scoop Exercises on Inter-recti-distance, Low Back Pain, Abdominal Strength and Urogynecological Symptoms in Diastasis Recti
Combined Effects of Visceral Manipulation and Noble Technique on Inter-rectal Distance, Low Back Pain and Functional Disability in Post-partum Females With Diastasis Recti.
Combine Effects of Drawing in Maneuver and Resisted Ankle Dorsiflexion on Pain, Inter-recti Distance, Strength and Quality of Life in Postpartum Diastasis Recti
Comparative Effects of Pilates and Progressive Prone Plank Exercises on Pain, Strength and Inter-Rectus Distance in Diastasis Recti
Who cites it
52 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 96 citations in OpenAlex.
- Non operative management of postpartum Diastasis Recti: a systematic review and metanalysis of randomized controlled trials.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Pooled it
- The Italian national consensus conference on the diagnosis and treatment of Rectus Abdominis diastasis in Post-gravidic Women.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Impact of postpartum exercise on pelvic floor disorders and diastasis recti abdominis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.British journal of sports medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Prophylactic mesh reinforcement for midline incisional hernia prevention: systematic review and updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2023Pooled it
- A New Progressive Motor-Control-Based Exercise Approach for Women with Diastasis Recti Abdominis: The Denizoglu Method.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Trial
- Effect of hypopressive and conventional abdominal exercises on postpartum diastasis recti: A randomized controlled trial.PloS one · 2024Trial
- Efficacy of electro-acupuncture in postpartum with diastasis recti abdominis: A randomized controlled clinical trial.Frontiers in public health · 2022Trial
- Population-based ultrasound reference values for inter-rectus distance: threshold prevalence, percentiles, and the limitations of fixed cutoffs.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Resistance Training with Aerobic Active Recovery in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome: Translational Rationale, Proposed Training Protocol, and Multi-Omics Research Framework-A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- When Does Rectus Diastasis Worsen the Most? A Pregnancy-Order Analysis of Midline Fascial Failure.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Association Between Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscles and Musculoskeletal Conditions in the First 2 Years Postpartum: A Cross-Sectional Study.Musculoskeletal care · 2026Article
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- Restoring Core Strength After Rectus Diastasis Repair: A Prospective Controlled Study of Abdominal Muscle Function Following Abdominoplasty.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Optimizing Abdominal Contours: A Novel Approach to Abdominoplasty.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Impact of delivery mode on diastasis recti abdominis, pelvic floor muscle function, and quality of life in early postpartum women: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Predicting postpartum diastasis recti abdominis using early-pregnancy abdominal wall ultrasound radiomics.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Analysis of diastasis recti abdominis phenotypes and related delivery factors at 42 days postpartum.Annals of medicine · 2025Article
- Optimizing Rectus Sheath Plication in Lipoabdominoplasty: Correlation Between Corrected Distance, Intra-abdominal Pressure and Postoperative Pain.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Anthropometric evaluation of trunk parameters in chronic low back pain: a comparative study with age- and sex-matched controls.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Miles and Maternity: A Survey of Long-Duration Exercise During Pregnancy.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Article
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Authors and funding
8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
purposeDiastasis recti abdominis (DRA) or rectus diastasis is an acquired condition in which the rectus muscles are separated by an abnormal distance along their length, but with no fascia defect. To data there is no consensus about risk factors for DRA. The aim of this article is to critically review the literature about prevalence and risk factor of DRA.
methodA total of 13 papers were identified.
resultsThe real prevalence of DRA is unknown because the prevalence rate varies with measurement method, measurement site and judgment criteria, but it is certainly an extremely frequent condition. Numbers of parity, BMI, diabetes are the most plausible risk factors. We identified a new anatomical variation in cadaveric dissection and in abdominal CT image evaluation: along the semilunar line the internal oblique aponeurosis could join the rectus sheath with only a posterior layer, so without a double layer (anterior and posterior) as usually described. We conducted a retrospective review of abdominal CT images and the presence of the posterior insertion only could be considered as a risk factor for DRA.
conclusionFurther studies with large sample size, including nulliparous, primiparous, pluriparous and men too, are necessary for identify the real prevalence.
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