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Pre & Post Natal Studies

This is where you will find all content related to your pre/post natal course content.

Papers

1. Cavalli, M., Aiolfi, A., Bruni, P., Manfredini, L., Lombardo, F., Bonfanti, M., Campanelli, G. (2021). Prevalence and risk factors for diastasis recti abdominis: a review and proposal of a new anatomical variation. Hernia, 1-8.

2.  van de Water, A., & Benjamin, D. (2016). Measurement methods to assess diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle (DRAM): A systematic review of their measurement properties and metaanalytic reliability generalisation. Manual Therapy(21), 41- 53.

3. Beer, G. M., Schuster, A., Seifert, B., Manestar, M., Mihic-Probst, D., & Weber, S. A. (2009). The normal width of the linea alba in nulliparous women. Clinical anatomy, 22(6), 706-711.

4. Rath, A., Attali, P., Dumas, J., Goldlust, D., Zhang, J., & Chevrel, J. (1996). The abdominal linea alba: an anatomo-radiologic and biomechanical study. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 18(4), 281- 288.

5. Candido, G., Lo, T., & Janssen, P. (2005). Risk factors for diastasis of the recti abdominis. JOURNAL-ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED

6. Kaufmann, R., Reiner, C., Dietz, U., Clavien, P., Vonlanthen, R., & Käser, S. (2022). Normal width of the linea alba, prevalence, and risk factors for diastasis recti abdominis in adults, a cross-sectional study. Hernia, 26(2), 609-618.

7. Chiarello, C. M., & McAuley, J. A. (2013). Concurrent validity of calipers and ultrasound imaging to measure interrecti distance. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 43(7), 495-503

8.  Gluppe, S., Engh, M. E., & Bø, K. (2021). What is the evidence for abdominal and pelvic floor muscle training to treat diastasis recti abdominis postpartum? A systemati

9. Chiarello, C. M., McAuley, J. A., & Hartigan, E. H. (2016). Immediate effect of active abdominal contraction on inter-recti distance. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 46(3), 177-183.

10. Gluppe, S. B., Engh, M. E., & Bø, K. (2020). Immediate effect of abdominal and pelvic floor muscle exercises on interrecti distance in women with diastasis recti abdominis who were parous. Physical therapy, 100(8), 1372-1383.

11. Theodorsen, N.-M., Moe-Nilssen, R., Bø, K., & Haukenes, I. (2023). Effect of exercise on the inter-rectus distance in pregnant women with diastasis recti abdominis: an experimental longitudinal study. Physiotherapy.

12. Werner, L. A., & Dayan, M. (2019). Diastasis Recti Abdominis-diagnosis, Risk Factors, Effect on Musculoskeletal Function, Framework for Treatment and Implications for the Pelvic Floor. Current Women's Health Reviews, 15(2), 86-101.

13. Theodorsen, N., Strand, L., & Bø, K. (2019). Effect of pelvic floor and transversus abdominis muscle contraction on inter-rectus distance in postpartum women: a cross-sectional experimental study. Physiotherapy, 105(3), 315-320.

14. Neumann, P., & Gill, V. (2002). Pelvic floor and abdominal muscle interaction: EMG activity and intra-abdominal pressure. International urogynecology journal, 13(2), 125-132.

15. Blotta, R. M., Costa, S. d. S., Trindade, E. N., Meurer, L., & Maciel- Trindade, M. R. (2018). Collagen I and III in women with diastasis recti. Clinics, 73.

16. Bø, K., Hilde, G., Tennfjord, M. K., Sperstad, J. B., & Engh, M. E. (2017). Pelvic floor muscle function, pelvic floor dysfunction and diastasis recti abdominis: prospective cohort study. Neurourology and urodynamics, 36(3), 716-721.

17. Chiarello, C. M., Falzone, L. A., McCaslin, K. E., Patel, M. N., & Ulery, K. R. (2005). The effects of an exercise program on diastasis recti abdominis in pregnant women. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy, 29(1), 11-16.

18.  Aparicio, L. F., Rejano-Campo, M., Donnelly, G. M., & Vicente-Campos, V. (2020). Self-reported symptoms in women with diastasis rectus abdominis: A systematic review. Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction, 101995-101995.

19. da Mota, P. G. F., Pascoal, A. G. B. A., Carita, A. I. A. D., & Bø, K. (2015). Prevalence and risk factors of diastasis recti abdominis from late pregnancy to 6 months postpartum, and relationship with lumbo-pelvic pain. Manual Therapy, 1(20), 200-205.

20. Izydorczyk, B., Walenista, W., Kamionka, A., LiziÅ„czyk, S., & Ptak, M. (2021). Connections Between Perceived Social Support and the Body Image in the Group of Women With Diastasis Recti Abdominis. Frontiers in psychology, 3182.

21. Saglam, H. Y., & Orsal, O. (2020). Effect of exercise on premenstrual symptoms: A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 48, 102272.

22.  Benjamin, D., Van de Water, A., & Peiris, C. (2014). Effects of exercise on diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle in the antenatal and postnatal periods: a systematic review. Physiotherapy, 100(1), 1-8.

23. Yuan, S., Wang, H., & Zhou, J. (2021). Prevalence and risk factors of hernia in patients with rectus abdominis diastasis: a 10-year multicenter retrospective study. Frontiers in surgery, 8.

24.  Yuan, S., Li, Y., Li, Q., Fan, L., & Zhou, J. (2021). Surgery versus non-surgery interventions on rectus abdominis diastasis with or without hernias: a systematic review. Indian Journal of Surgery, 1-14.

25. Mommers, E. H. H., Ponten, J. E. H., Al Omar, A. K., de Vries Reilingh, T. S., Bouvy, N. D., & Nienhuijs, S. W. (2017). The general surgeon’s perspective of rectus diastasis. A systematic review of treatment options. Surgical Endoscopy, 31(12), 4934-4949. doi:10.1007/s00464-017-5607-9

26.  Gluppe, S. L., Hilde, G., Tennfjord, M. K., Engh, M. E., & Bø, K. (2018). Effect of a Postpartum Training Program on Prevalence of Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Primiparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Physical therapy.

27.  GruszczyÅ„ska, D., & TruszczyÅ„ska-Baszak, A. (2018). Exercises for pregnant and postpartum women with diastasis recti abdominis– literature review. Advances in Rehabilitation, 32(3), 27-35.

28.  Dufour, S., Bernard, S., Murray-Davis, B., & Graham, N. (2019). Establishing expert-based recommendations for the conservative management of pregnancy-related diastasis rectus abdominis: a Delphi consensus study. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy, 43(2), 73-81.

29.  Benjamin, D. R., Frawley, H. C., Shields, N., Peiris, C. L., van de Water, A. T. M., Bruder, A. M., & Taylor, N. F. (2023). Conservative interventions may have little effect on reducing diastasis of the rectus abdominis in postnatalwomen – A systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiotherapy, 119, 54-71.

30.  Gluppe, S. B., Engh, M. E., & Bø, K. (2023). Curl-up exercises improve abdominal muscle strength without worsening inter-recti distance in women with diastasis recti abdominis postpartum: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of physiotherapy.

35. Cavalli, M., Aiolfi, A., Bruni, P., Manfredini, L., Lombardo, F., Bonfanti, M., . . . Campanelli, G. (2021). Prevalence and risk factors for diastasis recti abdominis: a review and proposal of a new anatomical variation. Hernia, 1-8.

36.  Birsner, M. L., & Gyamfi-Bannerman, C. (2020). Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period ACOG Committee Opinion Summary, Number 804. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 135(4), E178-E188.

37.  Tsakiridis, I., Bakaloudi, D. R., Oikonomidou, A. C., Dagklis, T., & Chourdakis, M. (2020). Exercise during pregnancy: a comparative review of guidelines. Journal of Perinatal Medicine.

38. Lince, S. L., van Kempen, L. C., Vierhout, M. E., & Kluivers, K. B. (2012). A systematic review of clinical studies on hereditary factors in pelvic organ prolapse.International urogynecology journal, 23(10), 1327-1336.

39. Schulten, S. F., Claas-Quax, M. J., Weemhoff, M., van Eijndhoven, H. W., van Leijsen, S. A., Vergeldt, T. F., . . . Kluivers, K. B. (2022). Risk factors for primary pelvic organ prolapse and prolapse recurrence: an updated systematic review and metaanalysis. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 227(2), 192-208.

40. Doaee, M., Moradi-Lakeh, M., Nourmohammadi, A., Razavi-Ratki, S. K., & Nojomi, M. (2014). Management of pelvic organ prolapse and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International urogynecology journal, 25(2), 153-163.

41.  Forner, L. B., Beckman, E. M., & Smith, M. D. (2020). Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse in women who lift heavy weights for exercise: a crosssectional survey. International urogynecology journal, 31(8), 1551-1558.

42.  Bø, K., Anglès-Acedo, S., Batra, A., Brækken, I. H., Chan, Y. L., Jorge, C. H., . . . Dumoulin, C. (2022). International urogynecology consultation chapter 3 committee 2; conservative treatment of patient with pelvic organ prolapse: Pelvic floor muscle training. International urogynecology journal, 33(10), 2633-2667. doi:10.1007/s00192-022-05324-0

43.  Wang, T., Wen, Z., & Li, M. (2022). The effect of pelvic floor muscle training for women with pelvic organ prolapse: a meta-analysis. International urogynecology journal, 33(7), 1789-1801. doi:10.1007/s00192-022-05139-z

44.  Wiezer, M., Hage-Fransen, M., Otto, A., Wieffer-Platvoet, M., Slotman, M., Nijhuis-van der Sanden, M., & Pool-Goudzwaard, A. (2020). Risk factors for pelvic girdle pain postpartum and pregnancy related low back pain postpartum; a systematic review and meta-analysis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 102154.

45.  Palsson, T. S., Beales, D., Slater, H., O'Sullivan, P., & Graven-Nielsen, T. (2015). Pregnancy is characterized by widespread deep-tissue hypersensitivity independent of lumbopelvic pain intensity, a facilitated response to manual orthopedic tests, and poorer self-reported health. The Journal of Pain, 16(3), 270-282.

46.  Aldabe, D., Ribeiro, D. C., Milosavljevic, S., & Bussey, M. D. (2012). Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and its relationship with relaxin levels during pregnancy: a systematic review. European Spine Journal, 21(9), 1769- 1776.

47.  Vøllestad, N. K., Torjesen, P. A., & Robinson, H. S. (2012). Association between the serum levels of relaxin and responses to the active straight leg raise test in pregnancy. Manual Therapy, 17(3), 225-230.

48.  Mens, J. M., Pool-Goudzwaard, A., & Stam, H. J. (2009). Mobility of the pelvic joints in pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain: a systematic review. Obstetrical & gynecological survey, 64(3), 200-208.

49.  Sturesson, B., Uden, A., & Vleeming, A. (2000). A radiostereometric analysis of movements of the sacroiliac joints during the standing hip flexion test. Spine, 25(3), 364-368.

50.  Hammer, N., Scholze, M., Kibsgård, T., Klima, S., Schleifenbaum, S., Seidel, T., Grunert, R. (2019). Physiological in vitro sacroiliac joint motion: a study on three-dimensional posterior pelvic ring kinematics. Journal of anatomy, 234(3), 346-358.

51.  Kibsgård, T. J., Röhrl, S. M., Røise, O., Sturesson, B., & Stuge, B. (2017). Movement of the sacroiliac joint during the Active Straight Leg Raise test in patients with long-lasting severe sacroiliac joint pain. Clinical Biomechanics, 47(Supplement C), 40-45.

52.  Klerx, S., Pool, J., Coppieters, M., Mollema, E., & Pool-Goudzwaard, A. (2020). Clinimetric properties of sacroiliac joint mobility tests: a systematic review. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 48, 102090.

53.  Alexander, N., Rastelli, A., Webb, T., & Rajendran, D. (2020). The validity of lumbo-pelvic landmark palpation by manual practitioners: a systematic review. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

54.  Tullberg, T., Blomberg, S., Branth, B., & Johnsson, R. (1998). Manipulation does not alter the position of the sacroiliac joint: a roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis. Spine, 23(10), 1124-1128.

55.  Liguori, G., & Medicine, A. C. o. S. (2020). ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

56.  Latthe, P., Mignini, L., Gray, R., Hills, R., & Khan, K. (2006). Factors predisposing women to chronic pelvic pain: systematic review. BMJ, 332(7544), 749-755.

57.  Ahlqvist, K., Bjelland, E. K., Pingel, R., Schlager, A., Nilsson-Wikmar, L., & Kristiansson, P. (2020). The Association of Self-Reported Generalized Joint Hypermobility with pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 21(1), 1- 10.

58.  Wiezer, M., Hage-Fransen, M., Otto, A., Wieffer-Platvoet, M., Slotman, M., Nijhuisvan der Sanden, M., & Pool-Goudzwaard, A. (2020). Risk factors for pelvic girdle pain postpartum and pregnancy related low back pain postpartum; a systematic review and meta-analysis. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 102154.

59.  Albert, H. B., Godskesen, M., Korsholm, L., & Westergaard, J. G. (2006). Risk factors in developing pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica, 85(5), 539-544.

60.  Kristiansson, P., Zöller, B., Dahl, N., Kalliokoski, P., Hallqvist, J., & Li, X. (2023). Heredity of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain in Sweden.

61.  Vesentini, G., Prior, J., Ferreira, P. H., Hodges, P. W., Rudge, M., & Ferreira, M. L. (2020). Pelvic floor muscle training for women with lumbopelvic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Pain, n/a(n/a). doi:10.1002/ejp.1636

62.  Davenport, M. H., Marchand, A.-A., Mottola, M. F., Poitras, V. J., Gray, C. E., Garcia, A. J., Meah, V. L. (2019). Exercise for the prevention and treatment of low back, pelvic girdle and lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(2), 90-98.

63.  Chan, C. W., Au Yeung, E., & Law, B. M. (2019). Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on pregnancy-related outcomes among pregnant women: a systematic review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(10), 1840.

64.  Santos, F. F., Lourenço, B. M., Souza, M. B., Maia, L. B., Oliveira, V. C., & Oliveira, M. X. (2023). Prevention of low back and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials with GRADE recommendations. Physiotherapy, 118, 1-11.

65.  Simonds, A. H., Abraham, K., & Spitznagle, T. (2022). Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Postpartum Population. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy, 46(1), E1- E38.

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