Defined, toned abs — commonly called a six-pack — are an often sought-after goal in the gym. But not all toned abs look the same. Some people sport a four-pack, while others may have an eight-pack.

Background Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) has been defined as an impairment characterised by a midline separation of the 2 rectus abdominis (RA) muscles along the linea alba (LA) aponeurose. This ...

“Why is the abdominal region the most popular and sought after in terms of perfection for women?” asks a journalist in her email to me. A quick look at some of the most recent magazine covers verifies ...

More than half of women who give birth experience a condition called diastasis recti, yet many have never heard its name. This separation of abdominal muscles during pregnancy affects physical ...