CompletedNot Applicable

Core Exercise and Early Postpartum

Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2024-05-20

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to investigate the positive effects of abdominal core exercises and deep breathing exercises on abdominal muscle strength, pulmonary function, fatigue, and quality of life in the early postnatal period (1-6 months).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Having given birth within the last 1-6 months
✓. Being between the ages of 18-45
✓. Having a singleton pregnancy
✓. Willingness to participate in the study
✓. No history of physical or mental illness.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Those with postpartum anemia
✕. Those with postpartum respiratory tract infections
✕. Those whose newborns were hospitalized for any reason
✕. Those who gave birth to multiple babies
✕. Those with a history of chronic back pain
✕. Those with neurological symptoms
✕. Those with cardiovascular and respiratory problems

What they're measuring

Static Trunk Endurance Test

Timeframe: 8 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06704568

SponsorAnkara University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-11

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