This study will evaluate the prevalence of diastasis m. rectus abdominis after delivery. Relationship of Diastasis Recti Abdominis with urine leakage, pelvic floor muscle function and morphometry in postpartum women.
Evaluation of the width of the linea alba within the evaluation of diastasis of the rectus abdominis by 2D USG relation to pelvic floor muscle function (strength and endurance of pelvic floor muscles) and pelvic floor muscle morphometry by 3D/4D USG .
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
150
IRD distance measured by a linear probe 2D usg. Pelvic floor muscle morphometry measured by 3D/4D usg
PJ Safarik University
Košice, Slovakia
Prevalence of Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Women.
IRD distance measured by a linear probe 2D usg, 4.5 cm above the navel, 4.5 cm below the navel. At rest, and when raising the lower limbs.
Time frame: Six weeks to up to 6 months after birth
Relationship of Diastasis Recti Abdominis with urine leakage, pelvic floor muscle function and morphometry in postpartum women.
Occurrence of stress urinary incontinence using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF).
Time frame: Six weeks to up to 6 months after birth.
Relationship between Diastasis Recti Abdominis and back pain in postpartum women.
Occurrence of low back pain using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).
Time frame: Six weeks to up to 6 months after birth.
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