Relevance of the Pelvic Floor in Abdominal Diastasis with a Functional Core Approach
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Diastase; Pelvic Floor; Core Stability; Postpartum; Physical Therapy.Abstract
Introduction: Rectus abdominis diastasis (RAD) is a common condition during pregnancy and the postpartum period, associated with functional changes in the core stabilizing system. Objective: To discuss the relevance of the pelvic floor in the treatment of RAD from a functional core perspective. Methods: This is an integrative literature review with a qualitative and descriptive approach. The search was conducted in the SciELO, Google Scholar, and CAPES Journal Portal databases, using descriptors related to abdominal diastasis, pelvic floor, and core stability. Studies published between 1997 and 2025, in Portuguese and English, addressing the functional relationship between these structures were included. Results: The analyzed studies demonstrated that RAD is associated with alterations in core muscle activation, pelvic floor dysfunction, respiratory changes, and impaired abdominal pressure control, indicating that the functional integration among these structures directly influences lumbopelvic stability and abdominal functional recovery. Conclusion: A functional core approach, including the pelvic floor as an essential component, appears to be relevant in the treatment of RAD, promoting better outcomes in functional recovery and abdominal stability.
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