Tele-rehabilitation in Women With Diastasis Recti Abdominis

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Diastasis Recti; Diastasis Recti and Weakness of the Linea Alba

• Registration Number: NCT06715059
• Lead Sponsor: Atlas University

Brief Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled study is to determine the effect of motor-control based telerehabilitation exercise program on inter-recti distance, abdominal endurance, pelvic floor dysfunction, and body-image perception in women with diastasis recti abdominis.

Researchers will compare the effects of motor-control-based telerehabilitation exercise program and conventional exercise programs in women with DRA.

Detailed Description

Diastasis of recti abdominis (DRA) is defined as a separation of the two rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba. Increased volume in the abdominal cavity, hormonal changes during pregnancy, neurodevelopmental differences, or abdominal wall laxity may caused. It is very common during pregnancy and may continue in the postnatal period. The loss of abdominal wall stability and weakened pelvic floor muscles may occur with DRA. The abdominal wall is one of the key point for body posture, trunk and pelvic stability. The core stability exercises, pelvic floor training and trunk muscle trainings are some of the exercise regimes options for management of DRA. However, in our best knowledge, there is no study in the literature that evaluates the effect of motor-control based telerehabilitation exercise program in women with DRA.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-11-02
• Primary Completion: 2022-12-20
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Study Completion: 2024-11-20
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-28
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-04
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Post- partum women (min 1 - max 5 years)

Exclusion Criteria

• Having a neurological, orthopedical or any other condition which affect postural stability.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Inter-recti distance	after 8 weeks	The subjects are assessed the inter-recti distance (IRD) in the supine position, knees bent and feet resting position on the table, the subjects is going to be asked to elevate the head and shoulders upwards until the inferior angles of the scapulae were just off the table.The subjects palpated the medial edges of RA muscles and IRD was measured using finger palpation in previously marked five-point: on the umbilicus, 5 cm, and 2 cm above and below the umbilicus

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Abdominal muscle endurance test	After 8 weeks	The static abdominal flexion endurance test is also performed once in the same position as the IRD test. The subjects are asked to raise their head and shoulders upwards until the scapulae cleared the table and keep the position as long as possible. The time was recorded as the score of the test.
Pelvic floor dysfunction	After 8 weeks	Every subject will complete the Turkish version of the short-form of Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) which consists of three subscales: the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Distress Inventory short-form (POPDI6), the Urogenital Distress Inventory short-form (UDI-6), and the Colorectal-Anal Distress Inventory short-form (CRADI-8) to assess prolapse and pelvic pressure, urinary symptoms, and bowel symptoms, respectively
Body-self relation	After 8 weeks	Every subject will complete the Turkish version of Multi-Dimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Istanbul Atlas University; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, KAgıthane, Turkey

Atlas University; 🇹🇷 İstanbul, Kağıthane, Turkey