Relationship between diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle (DRAM) and musculoskeletal dysfunctions, pain and quality of life: a systematic review

2018/07/24 by Deenika R. Benjamin, Helena C. Frawley, Helena Frawley +4 · 2 citations
Medicine · #Hernia repair and management #Pelvic floor disorders treatments #Pregnancy-related medical research

paper · doi:10.1016/j.physio.2018.07.002

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• Effects of exercise on diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle in the antenatal and postnatal periods: a systematic review
• Operative correction of abdominal rectus diastasis (ARD) reduces pain and improves abdominal wall muscle strength: A randomized, prospective trial comparing retromuscular mesh repair to double-row, self-retaining sutures

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