First, a quick anatomy lesson ... and powerlifting coach. That list of muscles includes: Rectus Abdominis: The most well-known abs muscle, the rectus abdominis sits vertically in the center ...

The pelvic floor and abdominal musculature undergo a period of prolonged stress during pregnancy that may lead to pelvic floor disorders and diastasis rectus abdominis following childbirth. Pelvic ...

Background/aim Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is defined as a separation of the 2 muscle bellies of rectus abdominis. To date there is scant knowledge on prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of ...