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Prone Plank Exercises for Diastasis Rectus Abdominis in Postpartum Women

Prone Plank Exercises for Diastasis Rectus Abdominis in Postpartum Women

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20-35 years
Female
Phase N/A
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Overview

The purpose of this study was to compare between the effects of prone plank exercises versus ES for DRA in postpartum women.

Description

The study conducted on forty-two woman. They had diastasis rectus abdominis12 weeks to 36 months postpartum. They were randomly divided into two equal groups; group A received prone plank exercises while group B recieved electrical stimulation.All patients recieved three sessions per week foe eight weeks.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • they had DRA 12 weeks to 36 months postpartum, and were referred to physiotherapy by a gynaecologist, multiparous with the IRD measuring greater than two cm. Age ranged between 20-35 years. Body mass index didn't exceed 30 kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • they were in ongoing pregnancy, twin pregnancy, premature birth before gestation week 37, and exceeded more than thirty-six months postpartum.

Study details
    Post Partum Women

NCT06259240

Cairo University

15 April 2024

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