Publications by authors named "Begona Valls-Donderis"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the thickness and contractile function of abdominal and lumbar muscles among women who are primiparous (first-time mothers), multiparous (multiple births), and nulliparous (never given birth) six months postpartum.
- Using B-mode ultrasound, researchers assessed muscle thickness during rest and activation, finding that postpartum women had significantly different abdominal muscle thickness compared to nulliparous women.
- Despite some postpartum women having thinner oblique muscles, the overall function of the abdominal muscles remained competent, suggesting distinct recovery patterns for different groups of mothers yet comparable lumbar muscle characteristics to nulliparous women.
Widening of the inter-rectus distance (IRD) is highly prevalent among postpartum women and can lead to dysfunction of abdominopelvic muscles. The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in IRD and abdominopelvic function between nulliparous, primiparous and multiparous women. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 75 women (25 nulliparous, 25 primiparous and 25 multiparous at 6 months postpartum).
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