Post powanie fizjoterapeutyczne w przypadku rozst pu mi ni prostych brzucha u kobiet w ci y i po porodzie

The purpose of this article is to show the problem of diastasis of the rectus muscles of abdomen during pregnancy and after birth in women and to suggest physical therapy based on the available literature. Diastasis of the rectus muscles of abdomen usually appears in the last trimester of pregnancy. After birth the rectus muscles do not always return to normal. The abdominal muscles remain significantly weakened and their functioning is impaired what may lead to incorrect body posture and chronic low back pain. In order to reduce the risk of such complications it is recommended to routinely perform the test for diastasis of the rectus muscles of abdomen in pregnancy and postpartum. If diastasis of the abdominal muscles is found, the indications regarding everyday life activities and a proper selection of exercises are very important in the physiotherapeutic programme. The article includes instructions regarding modifications of the exercises of the abdominal muscles as well as a description of the therapeutic exercise recommended in diastasis of the rectus muscles of abdomen after giving birth.