J Physiother July 2023 PMID 37286390

Curl-up exercises improve abdominal muscle strength without worsening inter-recti distance in women with diastasis recti abdominis postpartum: a randomised controlled trial.

Sandra B Gluppe, Marie Ellström Engh, Kari Bø

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Discussions support the study as they refer to it as 'interesting and important work' and highlight that abdominal exercises do not worsen diastasis, which challenges common fears. The tone is mostly positive and emphasizes evidence-based practice, with examples like 'Não deixe os mitos te impedirem de se exercitar,' encouraging women to exercise safely based on scientific results.

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Most discussions are supportive, emphasizing the safety and benefits of the exercise, indicating broad agreement with the study's conclusions.

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The topic is somewhat niche but still captures curiosity, especially with reactions calling the research 'interesting' and 'important.'

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Participants engage with the content by sharing summaries, calling it 'evidence-based,' and emphasizing its significance, showing moderate but genuine interest.

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The discussions suggest that the findings could influence perceptions and practice around postpartum exercises, highlighting the study’s potential impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Curlup exercises for women with diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) over 12 weeks did not worsen the distance between abdominal muscles, and actually increased the thickness and strength of the rectus abdominis.
  • The study involved 70 postpartum women and compared those doing the exercise program to a control group with no intervention, using ultrasound to measure outcomes.
  • Overall, the exercises appeared safe and beneficial for muscle strength and thickness, without negatively affecting the gap between abdominal muscles or causing additional pelvic or back pain.

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