Fyzioterapia u pacientky s diastázou priameho brušného svalu po pôrode

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Examination for the presence of diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle and examination of the entire posture is very important in postpartum women. Currently, examination by 2D US, caliper and palpation is used. It is examined at rest and during stress tests.

Methods: Examination to confirm diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle - measurement of the linea alba width (IRD) was measured with a linear probe by 2D ultrasound 4, 5 cm above the umbilicus, in the region of the umbilicus and 4.5 cm below the umbilicus.  In supine supine position at rest, and during elevation of the lower limbs. The degree of severity was classified into 4 grades. A standard physiotherapy postural examination was performed. The intervention was exercise with activation of m. transversus abdominis to reduce diastasis of the direct abdominal muscles .

CONCLUSION: The effect of exercise with activation of m. transversus abdominis on the reduction of diastasis of the direct abdominal muscle in the postpartum patient was objectively proven by the above mentioned objectification methods.

Keywords: exercise, diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle, objectification