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

April 21, 2022 updated by: Riphah International University

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

24

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, 43600
        • Asia general hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Prima parous females, eight weeks post-partum.
  • Females with both vaginal delivery and C section.

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Kinesio taping with abdominal exercises
Kinesio taping will be applied along with abdominal exercises.
Other: Kinesio taping with abdominal exercises

Experimental group was given kinesio taping along with abdominal exercises. Kinesio taping was applied in I-band technique. the first band is applied on rectus abdominis from origin to insertion starting from pubic symphysis till the xiphoid process. the second band is applied bilaterally on the left and right side external oblique muscles.

Abdominal exercises consist of 2-3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions of head lift with bracing, head lift with pelvic tilt, pelvic clock, bridging, knee rolling and deep breathing exercises for 1 to 4 weeks.

From 5 to 8 weeks Same abdominal exercises with 5 sets and 15 to 20 repetitions were performed along with kinesio taping.
Active Comparator: Abdominal Exercises
Only abdominal exercises will be administered to the participants.
Other: Abdominal exercises

Abdominal exercises consist of 2-3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions of head lift with bracing, head lift with pelvic tilt, pelvic clock, bridging, knee rolling and deep breathing exercises for 1 to 4 weeks.

From 5 to 8 weeks Same abdominal exercises with 5 sets and 15 to 20 repetitions were performed.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
waist to hip ratio
Time Frame: 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.
8th week

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Body Image concerns Inventory
Time Frame: 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.
8th week
Double leg lowering test
Time Frame: 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
8th week

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

August 30, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 28, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

March 30, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 11, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 11, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

August 18, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 28, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 21, 2022

Last Verified

April 1, 2022

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • TehreemJabir

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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