Association Between Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscles and Musculoskeletal Conditions in the First 2 Years Postpartum: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Key Points

• This research aims to examine the relationship between diastasis recti and various musculoskeletal conditions in women during the first two years postpartum.
• Conducted a cross-sectional study on postpartum women
• Assessed presence and severity of diastasis recti
• Evaluated abdominal discomfort and urinary urgency symptoms
• Analyzed other musculoskeletal complaints
• Found a weak association between diastasis recti and abdominal discomfort
• No significant link with other musculoskeletal conditions
• Results are consistent with previous limited studies
• Indicated a need for more comprehensive data on DRAM