Abstract

Rectus abdominis muscle rupture is a fairly common problem among pregnant women, with a prevalence of 30-60%. Diastasis recti is considered a risk factor for abdominal muscle dysfunction and leads to reduced quality of life after delivery. The aim of the paper is to evaluate the effect of kinesiological taping on the size of abdominal muscle diastasis. This study seeks to uncover the importance of the application of kinesiological taping of abdominal muscles for the correction of diastasis in the postpartum period in midwifery and physiotherapy in Lithuania. Research shows that kinesiological taping applied for 8 weeks to reduce the release of rectus abdominis muscles significantly reduces the release of diastasis. It is very important to seek results from all countries to understand that midwifery can work with kinesitherapy at the same time, to prevent most of postpartum period women health issues or physical changes in their bodies.

Keywords:Kinesiology; Kinesiology taping; Maternity services; Midwifery; Postpartum; Muscle release