CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Pilates Exercises on Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Women

Egypt50 participantsStarted 2023-09-26

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of Pilates exercises on diastasis recti abdominis in postpartum women.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 35 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Postpartum women (7 days after delivery) having diastasis recti (separation between the two recti more than 2.5cm at the level of umbilicus).
✓. Multiparous women (2-3) times delivered vaginally with or without episiotomy.
✓. Their age ranged from 20 -35 years old.
✓. Their BMI was less than 30 kg/cm2.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Abdominal or back surgery.
✕. Abdominal hernia.
✕. History of abnormal pregnancy, uterine fibroid or polyhydraminos during pregnancy.
✕. Neurological disorders as multiple sclerosis, stroke and spinal lesion.
✕. Musculoskeletal diseases such as fractures muscle strains, severe knee osteoarthritis which may affect their physical activity.

What they're measuring

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles above the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles above the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles at level of the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles at level of the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles below the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles below the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Assessment of trunk flexion strength

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Assessment of static trunk flexion endurance

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06311201

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-26

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Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 35 Years

SexFEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

✓. Postpartum women (7 days after delivery) having diastasis recti (separation between the two recti more than 2.5cm at the level of umbilicus).
✓. Multiparous women (2-3) times delivered vaginally with or without episiotomy.
✓. Their age ranged from 20 -35 years old.
✓. Their BMI was less than 30 kg/cm2.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Abdominal or back surgery.
✕. Abdominal hernia.
✕. History of abnormal pregnancy, uterine fibroid or polyhydraminos during pregnancy.
✕. Neurological disorders as multiple sclerosis, stroke and spinal lesion.
✕. Musculoskeletal diseases such as fractures muscle strains, severe knee osteoarthritis which may affect their physical activity.

What they're measuring

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles above the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles above the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles at level of the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles at level of the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles below the umbilicus at rest

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Measurement of separation between the two-rectus abdominis muscles below the umbilicus during contraction

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Assessment of trunk flexion strength

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Assessment of static trunk flexion endurance