Effect of KT Taping on Waist-to-hip Ratio, Abdominal Strength and Body Image Concerns in Postpartum Females.

Not Applicable

Completed

Interventions: Other: Kinesio taping with abdominal exercises
Other: Abdominal exercises

Brief Summary: This study is aimed at determining the effect of kinesio taping on waist to hip ratio, abdominal muscle strength and body image concerns in postpartum females.

Detailed Description: Post Caesarian section there is abdominal weakness and an increase in fat ratio. There is a significant decrease in strength of abdominal muscles and an increase in fat ratio after the C section. Common increase in abdominal circumference in postpartum females and its long term outcomes like women health orders change in body shape and dissatisfaction is arising very commonly in society. Body Image Concern Inventory scale is used to assess dysmorphic concern of body. This study will work on the effects of Kinesiotaping which will be easily applicable and increase muscle activation along with abdominal exercises to regain lost muscle strength and tightening of loose skin. This tapping technique has a therapeutic effect on muscles and easily available in the rehabilitation department. Nowadays it is becoming very common, easily available, and regarded by physiotherapists as a method to support, rehabilitate and stimulate some physiological processes. This study aims at determining rehabilitative treatment to reduce waist circumference in post partum females.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Females who received previous abdominal or spinal surgeries.
Females having infection in sutures.
Females having abdominal hernia, skin sensitivity
Females having moderate to severe Diastasis Recti (IRD more than 3 finger width).
Neurological impairment affecting muscle performance.

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Kinesio taping with abdominal exercises	Kinesio taping with abdominal exercises	Kinesio taping will be applied along with abdominal exercises.
Abdominal Exercises	Abdominal exercises	Only abdominal exercises will be administered to the participants.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
waist to hip ratio	8th week	Changes from baseline waist circumference was measured using a non-elastic measuring tape was used perpendicular to the long axis of the body and horizontal to the floor at end of normal expiration at anatomic landmarks including midpoint between the lowest rib (below) and iliac crest (above). Hip Circumference was also measured around the largest parts of the hips. The waist-to-hip ratio was calculated by dividing the waist circumference by hip circumference. The scores were measured at baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Body Image concerns Inventory	8th week	changes from baseline Body image concerns were measured using body image concerns inventory. A brief questionnaire for assessment of dysmorphic concerns consisting of 19 points based on 5 points scale interpreting 1 never and 5 always. This scale indicates concerns relating to appearance, behavior, and social attitude. A highly useful, precise, and less time taking assessment regarding body concerns. Scores range from 19 to 95. where higher scores represent higher level of dysmorphic concerns.
Double leg lowering test	8th week	Changes from baseline double leg lowering test was used to assess abdominal strength. Participant lies supine with arms across chest, examiner raises patients lower leg vertically, procedure will be explained. Blood pressure cuff placed at pelvis level inflated at 40 mmHg. Participants instructed to lower both legs with the extended knee from the vertical position down while keeping the pelvis in the posterior tilting position, and the pressure cuff used as feedback to try to maintain the starting inflated pressure. During the test if the pressure on the cuff reduces the test is stopped and the angle is measured using goniometer from table. the strength is graded as poor for 75-90 degree from table, fair (3) for 46-75 degree from the table, Good (4) 16-45 degrees from the table and Normal (5/5) 0-15 degrees from the table