Combined Effects Of Stability Oriented Breathing Exercises and Kegel's Exercises in Postpartum Women (NCT07521085) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Combined Effects Of Stability Oriented Breathing Exercises and Kegel's Exercises in Postpartum Women
Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2025-08-31
Plain-language summary
The postpartum period often presents challenges such as increased inter-recti distance (diastasis recti), lumbopelvic pain, and reduced core strength. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the combined effects of stability-oriented breathing exercises and Kegel exercises on inter-recti distance (IRD), lumbopelvic pain, and muscle strength in postpartum women. A total sample size of 66 participants per group was determined with a 10% dropout rate accounted for.
The study will use a non-probability convenience sampling technique. It will be conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital and Sehat Medical complex. Inclusion criteria include women aged 18-40 years, with a history of cesarean sections, an IRD between 3-5 cm. Outcome measures include IRD , pelvic floor muscle strength, lumbopelvic pain (measured using a 10 cm numeric pain scale). Participants will be randomly assigned to either Group A (Kegel-only) or Group B (Kegel + breathing exercises). Both groups will train three times weekly for eight weeks. All data analysis will be performed using SPSS version 27.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Age between 18-40 years
* Postpartum duration of 42-49 days
* Inter-recti distance (IRD) between 3-5 cm
* Numeric pain scale score ≤ 6 for pain
* No prior physiotherapy or exercise guidance received
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Pain during the training period
* Patients with any heart or respiratory disease including excessive coughing and sneezing
* Patients with any kind of pelvic or abdominal surgery
* Significant organ dysfunction or psychiatric illness
* Diagnosis of malignant tumors
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