Learn how to treat and prevent diastasis recti with physical therapy in the sections below.
This bulge can move in and out and is typically made worse by activities that activate the abdominal muscles.
Diagnosing the Condition
Diagnosing diastasis recti is a relatively straightforward process.
In addition, a thorough subjective history is usually taken.
That said, in many cases,physical therapy (PT)may be necessary to treat this condition.
PT uses several different strategies to address the symptoms of this issue.
In these cases, it may be impossible to completely prevent the condition from occurring.
Other studies, however, reported it took three to six months before significant progress occurred.
What should you wear for physical therapy with diastasis recti?
As a result, your abdomen should be easily accessible when going to PT.
Will your abdomen get firmer when going to physical therapy for diastasis recti?
A Word From Verywell
Diastasis recti can be an uncomfortable and unpleasant condition to deal with.
The important thing to remember is that this issue is both extremely common and very treatable.
If the condition does not improve, it may be treated with surgery.
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