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  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Health
  • Physical Therapy

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  • Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) definition and management remain debated.
  • Postpartum core instability is a common concern affecting women's functional abilities.
  • The inter-recti distance (IRD) is often considered in DRA assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between postpartum inter-recti distance (IRD) and functional impairments.
  • To determine if IRD can serve as a proxy for core instability symptoms in Diastasis Recti Abdominis.
  • To evaluate IRD's utility in guiding treatment decisions for DRA.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 224 postpartum women with core instability and DRA symptoms were studied.
  • Inter-recti distance (IRD) was measured using ultrasonography.
  • Functional impairments were assessed using the Disability Rating Index (DRI) self-report questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • Univariable analysis showed IRD associated with impairments in running, heavy work, and exercise/sports.
  • No significant correlations were found between IRD and functional impairments in multivariable analysis after adjusting for BMI and parity.
  • The study found no significant link between IRD measurements and self-reported functional limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Inter-recti distance (IRD) alone is not a sufficient proxy for postpartum functional impairments.
  • Postpartum core instability is a multifactorial condition requiring comprehensive assessment.
  • A more complete assessment tool is needed to evaluate postpartum abdominal core function for optimal treatment planning.