Prevalence of Diastasis m. Rectus Abdominis and Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction in Postpartum Women
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Diastasis of m. Rectus Abdominis
- Sponsor
- Pavol Jozef Safarik University
- Enrollment
- 150
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Prevalence of Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Women.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the prevalence of diastasis m. rectus abdominis after delivery.
Relationship of Diastasis Recti Abdominis with urine leakage, pelvic floor muscle function and morphometry in postpartum women.
Detailed Description
Evaluation of the width of the linea alba within the evaluation of diastasis of the rectus abdominis by 2D USG relation to pelvic floor muscle function (strength and endurance of pelvic floor muscles) and pelvic floor muscle morphometry by 3D/4D USG .
Investigators
Rastislav Dudič, MD, PhD.
Faculty of Medicine
Pavol Jozef Safarik University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Women from six weeks to up to 6 months after birth, age over 18 years old.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Psychiatric illness, postpartum depression, non-cooperation. Neurological diseases conditions after a stroke, a history of brain injury, significant visual and hearing damage, confirmed by neurological examination. Serious internal, orthopedic and oncological diseases. Disagreement with inclusion in the study.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Prevalence of Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Women.
Time Frame: Six weeks to up to 6 months after birth
IRD distance measured by a linear probe 2D usg, 4.5 cm above the navel, 4.5 cm below the navel. At rest, and when raising the lower limbs.
Secondary Outcomes
- Relationship of Diastasis Recti Abdominis with urine leakage, pelvic floor muscle function and morphometry in postpartum women.(Six weeks to up to 6 months after birth.)
- Relationship between Diastasis Recti Abdominis and back pain in postpartum women.(Six weeks to up to 6 months after birth.)