A DRAM is commonly seen in pregnant & postnatal women and can correlate with a large abdominal circumference during pregnancy, a large weight gain, large baby/fluid and weakened abdominal muscles.
During the postnatal period, hormonal changes, increased physical demands and lower abdominal and pelvic floor weakness can all exacerbate the abdominal separation.
An assessment of your DRAM in the early post natal period will help identify if you have a significant DRAM which places you at increased risk of low back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, abdominal hernias and other injuries.
A DRAM which is greater than normal width anywhere along your central tendon is clinically significant and requires personalised advice as to safe exercises and or support garments.
Your Physiotherapist may recommend the following to help in your recovery.
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ABOUT US
While you don’t talk about pelvic health every day, we do!
Our team of pelvic health therapists are passionate about helping you through whatever challenges you’re facing. Talk to us today.
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