CompletedNot Applicable

Core Strengthening for DRA in Postpartum Women

United States56 participantsStarted 2018-10-01

Plain-language summary

This study will prospectively measure the effectiveness of a core strengthening program on reducing the inter-rectus distance (IRD) and abdominal wall muscle contraction in postpartum women with diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA). Additionally, this study will aim to investigate and clarify the association between IRD and low back pain.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy women who have given birth within the last 36 months but are at least 12 weeks postpartum * Not currently pregnant * Current DRA diagnosed using ultrasound with an IRD of at least 2.0 cm Exclusion Criteria: * History of ventral/umbilical hernia prior to pregnancy * \>36 months postpartum * Currently pregnant * Beighton's score \>5/9 * Unable to participate in a regular core strengthening program * Unable to attend the three data collection sessions

What they're measuring

Change in inter-recti distance (IRD)

Timeframe: Up to 24 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03595696

SponsorHospital for Special Surgery, New York

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-07-16

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