Examination of Biomechanical Characteristics of Linea Alba in Diastasis Recti Patients

Examination of Linea Alba Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Characteristics in Patients Diagnosed With Diastasis Recti Using Ultrasound

Diastasis recti is an increased distance between the rectus abdominis muscles at the midline caused by weakness in the anterior abdominal wall.

Most healthcare providers agree that in diastasis rectus abdominis there is a weakness, thinning, and widening of the linea alba and weakness of the associated abdominal musculature.

Ultrasonography is regarded as the most accurate method for measuring the IRD and its results are consistent with the data derived from palpation, calipers, and intraoperative measurements.

The MyotonPRO Device is used for the non-invasive measurement of Device is for the non-invasive measurement of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of superficial soft biological tissues. Skeletal muscles or tendons can be measured at different regions, at full rest or in contraction.

This study aims to assess the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the Linea Alba in patients who are diagnosed with diastasis rectus abdominis by ultrasonography.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Postpartum Mothers who delivered by a cesarean section.
• Postpartum Mothers with a BMI below 30 or a Waist-hip ratio below 1.
• Postpartum Mothers above 18 years old and those below 40 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Postpartum Mothers who delivered by a vaginal delivery.
• Postpartum Mothers who had hernias in the abdominal region or laparotomy.
• Postpartum Mothers with a BMI over 30 or a Waist-hip ratio over 1.
• Postpartum Mothers below 18 years old and those above 40 years old.