Which of the Following Is True About Testing for a Diastasis

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about testing for a diastasis recti?

• A)The fingertips are placed vertically at the midline of the abdomen (parallel along the linea alba) at the level of the umbilicus to assess the size of the separation.
• B)Place the heel of your hand across the abdomen and apply light compression at the level of the umbilicus and have the patient cough.
• C)The test is performed with the patient in a hook-lying position and having her perform an abdominal contraction by lifting her head, shoulders, and trunk off the support surface.
• D)The fingertips are placed horizontally at the midline of the abdomen (perpendicular to the linea alba) at the level of the umbilicus to assess the size of the separation.

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