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Comparative Effects of Telerehabilitation Versus In-Person Core Stability Training in Postpartum Women

10 de agosto de 2026 actualizado por: Riphah International University

Comparative Effects Of Telerehabilitation And In-Person Core Stability Training On Inter Recti Distance And Body Image In Postpartum Women.

Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is common among postpartum women and can negatively affect abdominal muscle function and body image. Core stability exercises are widely recommended for postpartum rehabilitation; however, access to supervised physiotherapy may be limited. Tele rehabilitation may improve accessibility while maintaining treatment effectiveness. This randomized controlled trial compares tele rehabilitation-based and in-person supervised core stability exercise programs in postpartum women with diastasis recti. The primary objective is to compare changes in inter-recti distance, while the secondary objective is to compare changes in body image after an 8-week intervention

Descripción general del estudio

Estado

Reclutamiento

Condiciones

Intervención / Tratamiento

Descripción detallada

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of tele rehabilitation-based versus in-person supervised core stability exercises in postpartum women diagnosed with diastasis recti abdominis. Fifty-four participants will be randomly allocated to either a tele rehabilitation group or an in-person supervised exercise group. Both groups will receive the same standardized 8-week core stability exercise program consisting of three supervised sessions per week. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the intervention. Primary outcome will be inter-recti distance measured using a digital nylon caliper. Secondary outcome will be body image measured using the Body Image State Scale (BISS). The findings will help determine whether tele rehabilitation provides comparable clinical outcomes to conventional supervised physiotherapy for postpartum rehabilitation.

Tipo de estudio

Intervencionista

Inscripción (Estimado)

54

Fase

  • No aplica

Contactos y Ubicaciones

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Estudio Contacto

Copia de seguridad de contactos de estudio

Ubicaciones de estudio

  • Pakistán
    • Punjab Province
      • Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistán, 0423
        • Reclutamiento
        • Lifezone medical and diagnostic center lahore
        • Contacto:
        • Investigador principal:
          • Rida Ijaz

Criterios de participación

Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.

Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

  • Adulto

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

No

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria: Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.

  • 6 weeks to 6 months postpartum
  • Multiparous or primiparous
  • Diagnosis of diastasis recti (IRD ≥ 2cm)/
  • Able to use or operate digital/electronic devices
  • With internet access and the ability to participate in remote group sessions.

Exclusion Criteria: Participants fall in this category would be excluded of the study.

  • Significant musculoskeletal or systemic comorbidities i.e. diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, Severe psychiatric disorders, Active malignancy.
  • Prior major abdominal or pelvic surgery (except cesarean)
  • Any Contraindications to exercise.
  • Recent/Current pregnancy.

Plan de estudios

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¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

  • Propósito principal: Otro
  • Asignación: Aleatorizado
  • Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
  • Enmascaramiento: Único

Armas e Intervenciones

Grupo de participantes/brazo
Intervención / Tratamiento
Experimental: Telerehabilitation Group
Participants allocated to this arm will receive a hybrid telerehabilitation-based core stability exercise program over 8 weeks. Baseline assessment will be conducted in a clinical setting prior to intervention. The program consists of three sessions per week (45-60 minutes each) on non-consecutive days, including warm-up, structured core stability exercises, and cool-down.
Otro: Telerehabilitation
Participants were assessed at baseline by a physiotherapist and attended supervised in-clinic follow-up sessions every two weeks to monitor progress and ensure correct exercise performance. Individualized exercise demonstrations were recorded on participants' mobile devices to facilitate home-based practice. The intervention consisted of an 8-week progressive postpartum exercise program beginning at 6 weeks postpartum, including pelvic floor muscle (Kegel) exercises, abdominal bracing, trtransversus abdominis (TrA) activation, and pelvic tilts. Exercise dosage (sets, repetitions, hold time, and fast contractions) was progressively increased each week according to the study protocol to improve pelvic floor muscle strength, core stability, and lumbopelvic control.
Comparador activo: In-Person Exercise Group
Participants allocated to the in-person comparator arm will receive a supervised, clinic-based core stability exercise program for 8 weeks. Baseline assessment will be conducted prior to initiation in a clinical setting.
Otro: In-Person
Participants were assessed at baseline by a physiotherapist and participated in supervised in-person group exercise sessions for 8 weeks, beginning at 6 weeks postpartum. The intervention followed the same progressive exercise protocol as the telerehabilitation group and included pelvic floor muscle (Kegel) exercises, abdominal bracing, transversus abdominis (TrA) activation, and pelvic tilts, with weekly progression in sets, repetitions, hold duration, and fast contractions. The physiotherapist provided real-time supervision, exercise correction, and progression throughout the intervention.

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Digital Nylon Caliper
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline (pre-Intervention) Post-Intervention (after 8 weeks)
Digital nylon calipers are recognized as both reliable and valid for measuring inter-recti distance (IRD), Measurements of inter recti distance will be taken at the umbilicus and at standardized points 4.5 cm above and 4.5cm below umbilicus.
Baseline (pre-Intervention) Post-Intervention (after 8 weeks)
Body Image Scale (BISS)
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline Post-Intervention (after 8 weeks)
The Body Image State Scale (15) is a validated, self-reported tool for assessing body image, satisfaction, and emotional responses. BISS scoring uses the mean of the six items (each scored 1-9) with certain items reverse-scored (items 2, 4, and 6), and higher totals signal higher body satisfaction. The scale is tested for reliability and validity in various populations, including postpartum women, with Cronbach's alpha generally reported around 0.82-0.83 for internal consistency.
Baseline Post-Intervention (after 8 weeks)

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Patrocinador

Riphah International University

Investigadores

  • Investigador principal: Rida Ijaz, MSPT(WH), Riphah International University

Fechas de registro del estudio

Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados ​​por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.

Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Actual)

10 de agosto de 2026

Finalización primaria (Estimado)

1 de octubre de 2026

Finalización del estudio (Estimado)

1 de diciembre de 2026

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

4 de agosto de 2026

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

4 de agosto de 2026

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

7 de agosto de 2026

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

12 de agosto de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

10 de agosto de 2026

Última verificación

1 de agosto de 2026

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Otros números de identificación del estudio

  • Rida Ijaz

Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)

¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?

NO

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

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