Comparison of the Effect of Supervised and Non-Supervised Tele-exercise in Women With Diastasis Recti Abdominis

Atlas University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba; Diastasis Recti Abdominis

Treatments: Other: Non-Supervised group; Other: Supervised group

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07062653

Merve bilgiç

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of supervised and unsupervised telerehabilitation exercise program on inter-rectus distance, abdominal endurance, pelvic floor dysfunction and body image perception in women with diastasis recti abdominis.

Full description

Rectus abdominis diastasis is defined as the separation of the two rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba, disrupting the structure of the linea alba. It can be caused by increased volume in the abdominal cavity, hormonal changes during pregnancy, neurodevelopmental differences or abdominal wall laxity. It is very common during pregnancy and can persist in the postpartum period. Loss of abdominal wall stability and weakening of the pelvic floor muscles can occur with DRA. can cause various problems in women. Core stability exercises, pelvic floor training and trunk muscle training are some of the exercise regimen options for the management of DRA. However, to our knowledge, studies on telerehabilitation are insufficient in the literature.

Enrollment: 39 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 45 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Post- partum women (min 8 weeks - max 3 years)

Exclusion criteria

• History of abdominal surgery
• Any neurological disease, systemic musculoskeletal system disease

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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39 participants in 2 patient groups

Supervised group

Experimental group

Description:

The Participants practicing an exercise program where the physiotherapist organizes the exercises through an online platform.

Treatment:

Other: Supervised group

Non-Supervised group

Experimental group

Description:

The Participants practicing the program at home with detailed exercise videos.

Treatment:

Other: Non-Supervised group