CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of AHEs on DrA in Postpartum Women

Pakistan38 participantsStarted 2023-06-13

Plain-language summary

This study is aimed to determine the effects of Abdominal Hypopressive exercises on IRD, Lumbopelvic pain, Body Image and abdominal muscle function in postpartum women.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * 12 weeks to 36 weeks postpartum * Both vaginal delivery and C-section * Lumbopelvic pain (NPRS \>4) * Diagnosis of DrA by calliper: 3 cm below the umbilicus: \>22 mm, at the umbilicus: \>20 mm, 3 cm above the umbilicus: \>14 mm * Primiparous females Exclusion Criteria: * Any conditions affecting the ability to perform exercise or activity of daily living. * Previous spinal or abdominal surgery, and neuromuscular diseases. * Severe DrA \>5cm with the herniation or requiring surgical repair. * LBP associated with disc herniation, spondylolysis, and degenerative changes of the spine

What they're measuring

Inter Recti Distance

Timeframe: 8th Week

Lumbopelvic Pain

Timeframe: 8th Week

The Oswestry Disability Index

Timeframe: 8th Week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05931159

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-01

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