# Relationship between diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle (DRAM) and musculoskeletal dysfunctions, pain and quality of life: a systematic review

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/relationship-between-diastasis-of-the-rectus-abdominis-muscle-dram-and/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Deenika R. Benjamin,Helena Frawley,Nora Shields,Alexander T. M. van de Water,Nicholas F. Taylor |
| Citations | 159 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.physio.2018.07.002 |
| Fields | Medicine |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2884952515 |
| PMID | 30217494 |
| Type | review |
| Year | 2018 |

## Paper authors

- [Nora Shields](https://scholariq.org/researchers/nora-shields/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Hernia repair and management](https://scholariq.org/topics/hernia-repair-and-management/)

## Paper topics

- [Hernia repair and management](https://scholariq.org/topics/hernia-repair-and-management/)
- [Pelvic floor disorders treatments](https://scholariq.org/topics/pelvic-floor-disorders-treatments/)
- [Pregnancy-related medical research](https://scholariq.org/topics/pregnancy-related-medical-research/)

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