Diastasis recti

Diastasis recti, or rectus abdominis diastasis, is an increased gap between the right and left rectus abdominis muscles. The increased distance between the muscles is created by the stretching of the linea alba, a connective collagen sheath created by the aponeurosis insertions of the transverse abdominis, internal oblique, and external oblique. This condition has no associated morbidity or mortality. Physical therapy is often successful in repairing this separation, and surgery is an option for more severe cases. While standard exercise can slow or prevent the complete healing of the separated muscles, safe core and pelvic floor exercise can improve or resolve the condition.