Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle prevalence in postpartum

Abstract Introduction: Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle (DRAM) is characterized by the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles beams, caused by enlargement of the linea alba, a common condition during pregnancy. Physical therapy has been shown necessary in women health, to help them adju...

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Main Authors: Elaine Demartini, Keila Cristiane Deon, Eliane Gonçalves de Jesus Fonseca, Bruno Sérgio Portela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editora Champagnat
Series:Fisioterapia em Movimento
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-51502016000200279&lng=en&tlng=en