Comparative Effects of Telerehabilitation Versus In-Person Core Stability Training in Postpartum Women
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-40
SponsorRiphah International University
About this trial
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is common among postpartum women and can negatively affect abdominal muscle function and body image. Core stability exercises are widely recommended for postpartum rehabilitation; however, access to supervised physiotherapy may be limited. Tele rehabilitation may improve accessibility while maintaining treatment effectiveness. This randomized controlled trial compares tele rehabilitation-based and in-person supervised core stability exercise programs in postpartum women with diastasis recti. The primary objective is to compare changes in inter-recti distance, while the secondary objective is to compare changes in body image after an 8-week intervention
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
6 weeks to 6 months postpartum
Multiparous or primiparous
Diagnosis of diastasis recti (IRD ≥ 2cm)/
Able to use or operate digital/electronic devices
Disqualifiers
Significant musculoskeletal or systemic comorbidities i.e. diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, Severe psychiatric disorders, Active malignancy.
Prior major abdominal or pelvic surgery (except cesarean)
Any Contraindications to exercise.
Recent/Current pregnancy.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Telerehabilitation
- In-Person
Treatment groups
54 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov