Examination of Biomechanical Characteristics of Linea Alba in Diastasis Recti Patients

N/ANot Yet RecruitingNCT06492603

South Valley University40 enrolled

Overview

Diastasis recti is an increased distance between the rectus abdominis muscles at the midline caused by weakness in the anterior abdominal wall.

Most healthcare providers agree that in diastasis rectus abdominis there is a weakness, thinning, and widening of the linea alba and weakness of the associated abdominal musculature. Ultrasonography is regarded as the most accurate method for measuring the IRD and its results are consistent with the data derived from palpation, calipers, and intraoperative measurements. The MyotonPRO Device is used for the non-invasive measurement of Device is for the non-invasive measurement of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of superficial soft biological tissues. Skeletal muscles or tendons can be measured at different regions, at full rest or in contraction. This study aims to assess the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the Linea Alba in patients who are diagnosed with diastasis rectus abdominis by ultrasonography.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Separated Recti Abdominis

Interventions

UltrasonographyDEVICE

Ultrasound is an assessment device that uses high-energy sound waves to look at either superficial tissues like linea alba and/or organs inside the body. The sound waves make echoes that form pictures of the tissues and organs on a computer screen (sonogram).

The MyotonPRO DeviceDEVICE

The MyotonPro is a portable device for measuring biomechanical and viscoelastic properties in superficial soft tissues

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Postpartum Mothers who delivered by a cesarean section. * Postpartum Mothers with a BMI below 30 or a Waist-hip ratio below 1. * Postpartum Mothers above 18 years old and those below 40 years old. Exclusion Criteria: * Postpartum Mothers who delivered by a vaginal delivery. * Postpartum Mothers who had hernias in the abdominal region or laparotomy. * Postpartum Mothers with a BMI over 30 or a Waist-hip ratio over 1. * Postpartum Mothers below 18 years old and those above 40 years old.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Linea Alba Stiffness

It is a Biomechanical Characteristic of the Linea Alba

Time frame: Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum

Linea Alba Elasticity

It is a Biomechanical Characteristic of the Linea Alba

Time frame: Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum

Linea Alba Creep

It is a Viscoelastic Characteristic of the Linea Alba

Time frame: Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum

Central Contacts

Mohamed G Shehata, Lecturer

CONTACT

01014397608 dr_m.gamal1987@svu.edu.eg

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