- Curl Up Test
Lie on your back with your knees bent. Slowly lift your head and shoulders up off the floor keeping your chin tucked in.
- Leg Lift Test
Lie on your back with your legs straight. Lift one leg up off the ground about 2 inches.
During each test, check for the following:
- Do you have back or pubic pain with these tests? • Try to feel the borders of the (rectus abdominus) muscles along the middle of your tummy.
Is there a ‘soft’ gap or separation of these muscles? (see photo)
- Do you see any bulging or doming of your abdomen? (see photo)
- Feel your pelvic floor (at the opening of your vagina). Is there descent or bulging out?
If any of the above occurs, see the pelvic floor physical therapist for a complete assessment of your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles before beginning to exercise again after labor.
Dina Soliman, PT
Advanced Pelvic Health Solution
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