The Effect of Conservative Interventions on the Signs and Symptoms of Diastasis Recti

Queen's University32 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of two different physiotherapeutic interventions (exercise therapy and/or abdominal binding) on the signs and symptoms of diastasis recti in post-partum women.

This study is investigating the effect of exercise therapy and/or abdominal binding on inter-rectus distance, abdominal muscle strength and endurance, lumbopelvic dysfunction, urogynecological complaints, perceived function, and body image in post-partum women with diastasis recti

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba

Interventions

Exercise therapyOTHER

Supervised exercise therapy with a 12 week progressive abdominal exercise home program for

Abdominal bindingOTHER

Wearing an abdominal binder for 12 weeks

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 35 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 35 years old * given birth to their first child, vaginally, in the last three to four weeks * inter-rectus distance of two finger widths of greater on palpation during head lift Exclusion Criteria: * history of persistent pain with intercourse prior to pregnancy * diagnosed with neurological impairments affecting the central nervous system or sacral nerves * diagnosed with connective tissue disorders

Locations (1)

Rehabilitation Sciences Institute

Toronto, Ontario, Canada