Abdominal Doming

Physical therapist assessing diastasis recti and abdominal muscle function in a postpartum patient.

Diastasis Recti

Posted by: in on August 24, 2026

Diastasis recti is a separation of the abdominal muscles that commonly develops during pregnancy as the abdomen expands to make room for a growing baby. The separation occurs along the Linea alba, the connective tissue running down the center of the abdomen between the two sides of the rectus abdominis muscles. After pregnancy, this tissue… Read More