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Effects of Drawing in Maneuver and Resisted Ankle Dorsiflexion in Postpartum Diastasis Recti

Pakistan42 participantsStarted 2025-10-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to compare the combine effects of drawing in maneuver and resisted ankle dorsiflexion on pain, inter-recti distance, strength and quality of life in postpartum diastasis recti.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Postpartum females (6 weeks to 6 months postpartum) * Diagnosed with diastasis recti (IRD ≥ 2.5 cm) * Age 20-45 years * Mode of delivery * Multiparity Exclusion Criteria: * History of abdominal surgery * Pelvic organ prolapses * Neurological or orthopedic disorders * Presence of low back pain, hernia, or musculoskeletal disorders * Participation in any other abdominal rehabilitation program in the last 3 months

What they're measuring

Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: 6th week

Caliper Measurement

Timeframe: 6th week

Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)

Timeframe: 6th week

SF-36

Timeframe: 6th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07520409

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-01

Contact for this trial

imran amjad, PhD*

03324390125 imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

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