Which of the Following Activities Should Be Used Initially to Correct

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities should be used initially to correct a diastasis recti postpartum?

• A)Have the patient lie supine, arms at sides, and do a partial sit-up (until scapulae clear the surface).
• B)Have the patient lie supine, arms across the abdomen, and perform leg lowering from a 90° position.
• C)Have the patient lie supine, arms across the abdomen, and perform head lifts.
• D)Have the patient avoid all abdominal exercises until the diastasis corrects itself.

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