Diastasis and Beyond: the book on rectus diastasis
Diastasis and Beyond is the book by Dr. Federico Fiori on rectus diastasis, written for both patients and health professionals. It follows the same path as this website — from anatomy and diagnosis through rehabilitation and surgery — and explains, in plain language, what diastasis is and how it is treated. The English edition is available free on request.
Diastasis and Beyond by Dr. Federico Fiori brings together, in one place, the same journey this website describes: what rectus diastasis is, why it happens, how it is assessed and how it can be treated. It is written to be read both by the person living with diastasis and by the professionals who advise them.
About the book
Diastasis and Beyond is the English edition of the book by Dr. Federico Fiori: rectus diastasis of the abdominal muscles, for patients and healthcare professionals, from the first doubts to surgical treatment. The English edition is available free on request; the Italian edition, «Diastasi e dintorni», is on Amazon.
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How is the book organized?
The chapters follow the pathway of the person with diastasis — the same order that structures the sections of this website:
- The anatomy of the abdominal wall and the linea alba (functional anatomy).
- What diastasis is, when it appears and how it is recognized (what diastasis is, self-check).
- Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and subsequent pregnancies (pregnancy & postpartum).
- Diastasis in men, in athletes and after weight loss (diastasis in men).
- Rehabilitation: hypopressive exercises, pre-habilitation and supportive technology (exercises).
- Surgical techniques, meshes, recovery and complications (surgery, meshes, recovery).
- The psychological side and the relationship with one's own body.
Who is it for?
It is written for anyone who has received a diagnosis of diastasis, or suspects one, and wants to understand it before choosing what to do; for those who have already followed a rehabilitation path without results and wonder why; and for the physiotherapists, midwives, general practitioners and trainers who meet people with this problem every day and want to point them in the right direction.
Where can the book be found?
The English edition of Diastasis and Beyond is available free on request — write from the contact page and a copy will be arranged. The Italian edition, «Diastasi e dintorni», can be bought on Amazon. Full publisher, edition and ISBN details are being updated and will be published here.
The book is written in Italian; the English edition is provided on request. This English website follows the same pathway and clinical approach, and can be read alongside it.
How can I get the English edition?
The English edition of Diastasis and Beyond is available free on request: write from the contact page and a copy will be arranged. The Italian edition is on sale on Amazon.
Does the book replace a consultation?
No. The book explains rectus diastasis and the options available, but it does not replace a clinical assessment. Diagnosis and treatment come from a specialist, Dr. Federico Fiori.
Is it only for women after childbirth?
No. Pregnancy and postpartum are covered in depth, but the book also addresses diastasis in men, in athletes and after weight loss, as well as rehabilitation and surgery.
Are the website and the book the same content?
They follow the same pathway and the same clinical approach. The website is a free, English-language guide; Diastasis and Beyond is a single, structured volume by Dr. Federico Fiori.