Technical aspects of inter-recti distance measurement with ultrasonographic imaging for physiotherapy purposes: the scoping review

ConclusionsThe discrepancies between the measurement procedures prevent between-study comparisons. The DRA screening method should be standardized. IRD measurement protocol standardization has been proposed.Critical relevance statementThis scoping review indicates that the inter-recti distance measurement procedures using ultrasound imaging differ between studies, preventing between-study comparisons. Based on the results synthesis, the measurement protocol standardization has been proposed.Key pointsThe inter-recti distance measurement procedures using USI differ between studies.Proposed standardization concerns body position, breathing phase, measurements number per location.Determination of measurement locations considering individual linea alba length is suggested.Recommended locations: umbilical top, ½ of umbilical top-xiphoid, ¼ of umbilical top-xiphoid/pubis distances.Diastasis recti abdominis diagnostic criteria are needed for proposed measurement locations.Graphical Abstract
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research