Impact of Diastasis Recti Abdominis on Spinal Curvature in Postpartum Women
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 110
- 主要终点
- Lumbar Lordosis Angle
研究概览
简要总结
This study investigates the relationship between diastasis recti abdominis and spinal curvature in postpartum women using non-invasive assessment methods.
详细描述
Postpartum musculoskeletal changes are common and may significantly affect spinal alignment and overall physical function. Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA), a separation of the abdominal muscles after pregnancy, is frequently reported among postpartum women and may contribute to alterations in trunk stability and posture. Despite its high prevalence, the potential association between DRA and spinal curvature has not been sufficiently clarified. Understanding this relationship is important, as changes in spinal alignment-such as increased lumbar lordosis or thoracic kyphosis-may influence pain, functional ability, and long-term musculoskeletal health. Therefore, further investigation is needed to better define the connection between DRA and spinal curvature in order to support early assessment and improve postpartum rehabilitation strategies.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 21 Years 至 35 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age range: 21 to 35 years
- •BMI between 18 and 29.9 kg/m².
- •Normal vaginal delivery or cesarean section.
- •Postpartum period between 6 weeks and 6 months
- •Participants with or without diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) as determined by ultrasound.
排除标准
- •• History of spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis).
- •Any neuromuscular or neurological disorders.
- •Previous abdominal or spinal surgery.
- •Multiple pregnancies.
- •Participants currently undergoing physical therapy treatment for spinal or abdominal conditions.
- •Inability to comply with instructions or complete the assessment protocol
研究组 & 干预措施
Women without Diastasis Recti
Postpartum women without diastasis recti abdominis. Participants will undergo non-invasive assessment of spinal curvature for comparison purposes. No intervention will be administered.
Women with Diastasis Recti
Postpartum women diagnosed with diastasis recti abdominis. Participants will undergo non-invasive assessment of spinal curvature for comparison purposes. No intervention will be administered.
结局指标
主要结局
Lumbar Lordosis Angle
时间窗: At baseline (single assessment).
Lumbar lordosis angle measured in degrees in postpartum women with and without diastasis recti abdominis using a non-invasive assessment method.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Mawada Mohamed Ali Altemamy
Principal Investigator
Cairo University