diastasis recti exercises and training
Abdominal training does not solve diastasis
The name of the condition rectus abdominis diastasis leads many people to think that this condition can be cured by muscle training.
This concept is completely wrong because the pathology does not directly affect the rectus muscles but linea alba.
linea alba is a tendon, and as such cannot regenerate with training, but only with surgical reconstruction.
Training can improve the appearance of the abdomen and muscle definition but nothing can on a damaged midline.
Abdominal exercises in subjects with mild diastasis*.
In individuals who have modest injuries of linea alba (minor diastasis), training specifically targeted on the rectus muscles can within limits compensate for the tendon deficit without obviously curing the main problem (the tendon defect remains and the surrounding musculature to a small extent compensates for the signs and symptoms by becoming more toned).
It is strongly advised in these individuals not to overdo the physical loading so as not to unintentionally cause additional tendon injuries.
* The extent of diastasis should be assessed by the specialist and should take into account not only the maximum muscle gap (IRD - Inter Recti Distance), but also the patient's build and tissue status.
Abdominal exercises in subjects with diastasis recti moderate and severe*.
Categorically contraindicated any form of training specifically on the rectus muscles, thus abdominal crunches and the like, contraindication related to multi-joint exercises with major abdominal involvement such as squats and leg presses.
In these individuals, any muscle training fails to compensate for the tendon deficit, and the risks of aggravating the condition are more than concrete.
* The extent of diastasis should be assessed by the specialist and should take into account not only the maximum muscle gap (IRD - Inter Recti Distance), but also the patient's build and tissue status.
Training in subjects already operated for diastasis rectus abdominis muscles
If the reconstructive technique has the proper characteristics, once the necessary time has elapsed (which can last up to several months), it is possible to restore full physical load and resume all kinds of training at full capacity.
The robotic technique trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal leading to proper rectus muscle alignment is particularly robust over time and under stress as it regenerates proper abdominal wall anatomy.
