Which of the Following Activities Should Be Used Initially to Correct

question 1

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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