ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Efficacy and Challenges in the Treatment of Diastasis Recti Abdominis-A Scoping Review on the Current Trends and Future Perspectives.
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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.
Effects of Abdominal Exercises With and Without Kinesio Taping on Abdominal Strength and Quality of Life in Females With Diastasis Recti.
Comparison of Hypopressive Breathing and Noble Technique on Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Women.
Comparative Effects of Tupler and Scoop Exercises on Inter-recti-distance, Low Back Pain, Abdominal Strength and Urogynecological Symptoms in Diastasis Recti
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 34 citations in OpenAlex.
- What is the evidence for abdominal and pelvic floor muscle training to treat diastasis recti abdominis postpartum? An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials and trial sequential analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Pooled it
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of subcutaneous onlay laparoscopic (SCOLA) approach for diastasis recti with or without mesh reinforcement.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Precision medicine exploration of postpartum rectus abdominis muscle separation: from basic research to clinical practice.BMC surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Comment on "Impact of Abdominoplasty with Diastasis Recti Correction on Female Sexual Function: A 1-Year Prospective Follow-Up Study".Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Severe fecal incontinence predicts higher recurrence risk in complete rectal prolapse: a retrospective cohort study.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Rectus Abdominis Fascia Plication Within DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Impact on Abdominal Wall Morbidity and Patient Satisfaction Evaluated with the BREAST-Q.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Impact of Abdominoplasty with Diastasis Recti Correction on Female Sexual Function: A 1-Year Prospective Follow-Up Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Diastasis recti abdominis: A comprehensive review.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Review
- Subcutaneous endoscopic surgery for plicating divarication of recti and epigastric hernia repair in a child.Journal of minimal access surgery · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of a trunk-wearable neuromuscular electrical stimulation device in postpartum women with diastasis rectus abdominis: A prospective randomized controlled trial.Wearable technologies · 2025Article
- Core muscle strength and stability-oriented breathing training reduces inter-recti distance in postpartum women.Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland) · 2025Article
- Could Abdominoplasty with Diastasis Recti Abdominis Correction Improve Stress Urinary Symptoms? A 1-Year Follow-up Prospective Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2024Article
- Effect of Compression Garments on Post-Abdominoplasty Outcomes: A systematic Review of the current Evidence.JPRAS open · 2024Review
- Therapeutic effect of manual massage on early postpartum rectus abdominis separation and postpartum depression.World journal of psychiatry · 2024Article
- Application research of core stability training based on biofeedback in postpartum rectus abdominis muscle separation.American journal of clinical and experimental immunology · 2024Article
- Rehabilitations for maternal diastasis recti abdominis: An update on therapeutic directions.Heliyon · 2023Review
- Physiotherapists' reliability of inter-recti distance measurement with real-time ultrasound across a mixed women population sample.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is more prevalent in women during pregnancy and postpartum. However, there is a lack of awareness regarding this condition among women. The prevalence of DRA is high in late pregnancy and reduces during postpartum. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the treatment strategies for DRA and to discuss the significance of the technology towards better diagnosis and treatment. This work investigated 77 research articles published in the recognized research databases. The study aims to analyze the diagnostic and treatment procedures and the role of technology within them. The management strategy for DRA can either be conservative or surgical. Exercise therapy has been shown to improve functional impairments. These exercises focus on recruiting the abdominal muscles. Electromyography and Ultrasound imaging have been employed as useful tools in assessing the abdominal muscles effectively. This study has examined the treatment methods for DRA to obtain a better understanding of the existing methods. Further investigation and experimentation into therapeutic exercises is strongly recommended to identify the best set of exercises for a faster resolution. Further studies regarding the role of technology to assess therapeutic exercises would be worthwhile.
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