April 28, 2018 By: Crystal Ellington DIASTASIS DIASTASIS What is DIASTASIS RECTI ABDOMINIS (DRA)? ⦁ Separation of the rectus abdominis muscle bellies ⦁ Diastasis rectus abdominis is present when the inter-rectus distance (IRD) exceeds normal values ⦁ Pathological diastasis occurs with .2.0-2.7cm width between muscle bellies ⦁ Prevalence: 33% at 21 weeks gestation, 60% at 6 weeks post-partum, 46% 6 months post-partum, 33% 12 months post-partum ⦁ RISK FACTORS: Age, multiparity, C-section, weight gain, high birth weight, multiple pregnancy, ethnicity, and childbearing. *Information provided by -Kristina Kehoe PT, DPT Comments comments