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

10 augustus 2026 bijgewerkt door: 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

Studie Overzicht

Gedetailleerde beschrijving

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.

Studietype

Ingrijpend

Inschrijving (Geschat)

54

Fase

  • Niet toepasbaar

Contacten en locaties

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Studiecontact

Studie Contact Back-up

Studie Locaties

    • Punjab Province
      • Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 0423
        • Werving
        • Lifezone medical and diagnostic center lahore
        • Contact:
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Rida Ijaz

Deelname Criteria

Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.

Geschiktheidscriteria

Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie

  • Volwassen

Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers

Nee

Beschrijving

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.

Studie plan

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Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

  • Primair doel: Ander
  • Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
  • Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
  • Masker: Enkel

Wapens en interventies

Deelnemersgroep / Arm
Interventie / Behandeling
Experimenteel: 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.
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.
Actieve vergelijker: 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.
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.

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Digital Nylon Caliper
Tijdsspanne: 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)
Tijdsspanne: 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)

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Onderzoekers

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

Studie record data

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Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start (Werkelijk)

10 augustus 2026

Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)

1 oktober 2026

Studie voltooiing (Geschat)

1 december 2026

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

4 augustus 2026

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

4 augustus 2026

Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)

7 augustus 2026

Updates van studierecords

Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)

12 augustus 2026

Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria

10 augustus 2026

Laatst geverifieerd

1 augustus 2026

Meer informatie

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