Purpose: The purpose of the proposed study is to examine the ability of diastasis recti abdominis to predict outcomes of Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and pelvic floor dysfunction. * Sample: The study will use a purposive sampling to select 120 subjects, ages 18-45, in the postpartum period between 12 weeks and 48 weeks. All subjects should have resided in the UAE minimum of 6 months prior to taking part in the study. Data analysis: * The age range of the subjects as well as the mean age with standard deviation will be determined. * Data will be analyzed using Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis for the primary research question. * For the Ssecondary research questions will include difference in DRA will be analyzed byas below: * SIJ Dysfunction (logistic regression-Odds ratio) * PFDI (Low, Moderate, High) (ANOVA/Kruskal Wallace Wallis Test) * Pelvic Fascia excursion (Low, Moderate, High). (ANOVA/Kruskal Wallace Wallis Test)
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presence of Diastasis Recti Abdominus
Timeframe: 48 weeks