Investigating the effect of three contrasting interventions on recovery of abdominal muscle separation after childbirth

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000613808
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Tanja Miokovic

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-05-21
• Last Update Posted: 27 June 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

•aged > 18 years;
•<2 weeks postnatal at time of enrolment into study;
•Primiparous (first pregnancy or first pregnancy beyond 20 weeks’ gestation);
•Willing/able to travel to follow up appointments at site of data collection

Exclusion Criteria

•Obstetric anal sphincter injury;
•Caesarean section;
•BMI > 30;
•Any major medical condition that precludes performance of an exercise program;
•History of musculoskeletal pain sufficient to limit function in the 3 years prior to
conception;
•Provision of Physiotherapy management for pregnancy related musculoskeletal or pelvic
floor function in the past 6 months;
•Urinary incontinence prior to conception;
•Pre-existing pelvic organ prolapse (if known);
•History of spinal/pelvic fractures or lumbar spine surgery;
•Neurological or neuromuscular conditions;
•Chronic Respiratory conditions;
•Inability to read/understand English.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome measure is the Linea alba distortion index.<br>Real-time Ultrasound Imaging will be used to image the abdominal muscle inter-rectii distance and the linea alba distortion index subsequently measured from this image. [12 weeks following commencement of intervention i.e. 20 weeks following baseline data measurement]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Inter-rectii distance. This will be measured using real-time Ultrasound imaging.<br><br><br>[At 3 months post completion fo the intervention i.e. 20 weeks following baseline data measurement]; Roland Morris Questionnaire for low back pain[At 3 months post completion of the intervention i.e. 20 weeks following baseline data measurement]; Pelvic Girdle Pain Questionnaire[At 3 months post completion of the intervention i.e. 20 weeks following baseline data measurement.];Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory[At 3 months post completion of the intervention i.e. 20 weeks following baseline data measurement];Body Quality of Life Questionnaire for Body Image[At 3 months post completion of the intervention i.e. 20 weeks following baseline data measurement];Exercise Diary[At 3 months post completion of the intervention i.e. 20 weeks following baseline data measurement]; International Physical Activity Questionnaire[At 3 months post completion of the intervention i.e. 20 weeks following baseline data measurement]