Diastasis recti in the Beninese population: Cross-sectional study from normal values to diagnosis

Background: Diastasis recti is diagnosed when the interrecti distance (IRD) is larger than a threshold value. Published thresholds were measured at rest with ultrasound while in Benin physiotherapists use calipers during abdominal contraction. Objectives: The aim was to define IRD threshold values...

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Main Authors: Yollande S. Djivoh, Toussaint Kpadonou, Thierry Puttemans, Dominique De Jaeger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2022-11-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
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Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1776