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Relação entre a diástase dos músculos retos abdominais e a dor lombo-pélvica em mulheres multíparas
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Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive observational study. Objectives: To determine whether there is a correlation between DRA and LPP in multiparous women and to establish the severity of DRA values for the distance between the rectus abdominis muscles, from which it should be considered pathological. Background: Diastasis of the rectus abdominis (DRA) is the separation of the rectus abdominis along the linea alba and is prevalent during and after pregnancy. Lumbopelvic pain (LPP) is a pain characterized by the presence of low back pain (LBP) and/or pelvic girdle pain (PGP). It is also a condition associated with pregnancy and the postpartum period. There is limited knowledge about the association between DRA and LPP and the values from which DRA should be considered severe. Methods: Ultrasound images were collected in 30 multiparous women at 2cm above and 2cm below the umbilicus. The 80th percentile was used to define the severity of DRA in this population. A clinical assessment was carried out to determine the presence of LPP. Fisher’s Exact Test was used to determine the association between DRA and LPP. Results/Conclusion: No association was found between DRA and LPP. The linea alba width can be considered severe in the post-partum period from 3.5cm at 2cm above the umbilicus and 3.2cm at 2cm below the umbilicus in postpartum women. Regular physical activity and vaginal births may be protective factors for the development of DRA.
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Mestrado em Fisioterapia - Área de especialização: Saúde da Mulher
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Fisioterapia Medicina de reabilitação Dor lombar pélvica Mulher multípara MFT
Citation
Borges SB. Relação entre a diástase dos músculos retos abdominais e a dor lombo-pélvica em mulheres multíparas [dissertation]. Lisboa: Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa/Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa; 2024.
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Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa