Effects of Pilates and Progressive Prone Plank Exercises in Diastasis Recti
4. mai 2026 oppdatert av: Riphah International University
Comparative Effects of Pilates and Progressive Prone Plank Exercises on Pain, Strength and Inter-Rectus Distance in Diastasis Recti
This study aims to determine the comparative effects of Pilates and Progressive Prone Plank exercises on pain, strength and inter rectus distance in Diastasis Recti
Studieoversikt
Status
Rekruttering
Forhold
Intervensjon / Behandling
Detaljert beskrivelse
This will be a randomized clinical trial collected from University of Lahore Teaching hospital and Sehat Medical Complex Lahore by using non-probability convenience sampling technique.
Multiparous women with a BMI less than 30 kg/m² and have been clinically diagnosed with Diastasis Recti will be included in this study.
Participants must be able to perform physical activity without contraindications and must provide informed consent.
Women currently pregnant, with significant pelvic floor dysfunction, unmanaged chronic illnesses (e.g., heart disease or hypertension), recent abdominal surgeries within the last six months will be excluded.
The sample size is calculated to be 34, with 17 participants in each group.
Group A will receive Pilates training, while Group B will undergo progressive prone plank exercises.
Each session will last for 45 minute, thrice weekly for four weeks.
Pre- and post-treatment evaluations will include pain (Numeric Pain Rating Scale), strength (Manual Muscle Testing), and inter-rectus distance (measured by finger-width method with a Vernier caliper).
Data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 27.0.
Studietype
Intervensjonell
Registrering (Antatt)
34
Fase
- Ikke aktuelt
Kontakter og plasseringer
Denne delen inneholder kontaktinformasjon for de som utfører studien, og informasjon om hvor denne studien blir utført.
Studiekontakt
- Navn: Imran Amjad
- Telefonnummer: 03324390125
- E-post: Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
Studiesteder
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Punjab Province
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Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 6400
- Rekruttering
- Sehat Medical Complex
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Ta kontakt med:
- sobia ghafoor, MSPT-OM
- E-post: Sobia.physio@gmail.com
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Hovedetterforsker:
- Rameesha khan, MSPT(WH)
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Deltakelseskriterier
Forskere ser etter personer som passer til en bestemt beskrivelse, kalt kvalifikasjonskriterier. Noen eksempler på disse kriteriene er en persons generelle helsetilstand eller tidligere behandlinger.
Kvalifikasjonskriterier
Alder som er kvalifisert for studier
- Voksen
Tar imot friske frivillige
Ja
Beskrivelse
Inclusion Criteria:
- Multiparous women
- Postpartum women (within 6 to 12 months postpartum)
- BMI <30
- IRD ≥2 cm diagnosed with Diastasis Recti (verified by ultrasound or clinical assessment)
- Participants who have undergone either vaginal delivery or cesarean section (C-section).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant pelvic floor dysfunction or pelvic organ prolapse or other related conditions
- Patient with unmanaged chronic conditions, like heart disease or hypertension
- Recent abdominal or related surgeries within the past six months
- Women who are currently pregnant or experiencing postpartum complications.
- Patient with presence of hernia.
Studieplan
Denne delen gir detaljer om studieplanen, inkludert hvordan studien er utformet og hva studien måler.
Hvordan er studiet utformet?
Designdetaljer
- Primært formål: Behandling
- Tildeling: Randomisert
- Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
- Masking: Enkelt
Våpen og intervensjoner
Deltakergruppe / Arm |
Intervensjon / Behandling |
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Eksperimentell: Pilates exercises
All exercises in the Pilates training group will be performed on a mat in a controlled environment under the supervision of a qualified instructor.
The focus will be on core activation, controlled breathing, and maintaining neutral spine alignment throughout all movements
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It will be delivered three times per week for four weeks, with each session lasting approximately 25 minutes
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Eksperimentell: Progressive Prone Plank Exercises
Participants will follow a structured progressive prone plank protocol designed to strengthen the core muscles, particularly targeting the transverse abdominus and rectus abdominus, which are crucial in managing Diastasis Recti.
All exercises will be performed under supervision, with emphasis on correct posture, controlled breathing, and spinal alignment
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It will be delivered three times per week for four weeks, with each session lasting approximately 25 minutes
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Hva måler studien?
Primære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Tiltaksbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Tidsramme: 4th week
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The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a widely used subjective pain measurement tool.
It was created as a simple way to assess pain severity.
It has a rating range of 0 to 10, with 0 representing no pain, 5 indicating severe discomfort, and 10 denoting the greatest conceivable agony
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4th week
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Manual muscle testing
Tidsramme: 4th week
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Manual muscle testing (MMT) is a fundamental assessment method used by healthcare professionals to evaluate muscle strength, including the gluteus medius and gluteus maximus.
(34) It has a scoring range from 0 to 5 where 5 shows maximum strength.
It has a reliability range from 0.88 to 0.94.
It also has a good validity with 0.62 to 1.00 range
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4th week
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Finger width method
Tidsramme: 4th week
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In this patient were asked to lie in a supine position in crook lying.
Patient is instructed to do abdominal crunch till their shoulder is off the couch.
By palpation around the protrusion along the linea alba diastasis recti is assessed with 4.5 cm above and below of umbilical.
In case of less than 2 fingers breadth there is no diastasis recti.
In case of 2 to 3 fingers breadth the diastasis recti is considered mild.
In case of 3 to 4 fingers breadth it is considered as moderate and in case of 4 or more than 4 fingers breadth the diastasis recti is considered severe.
The measurement will be done with the help of a Vernier caliper.
Measurements were taken 4.5 cm above and below the umbilicus during an abdominal crunch, with the caliper placed between the palpated borders of the rectus abdominis.
Three readings were taken at each point, and the average was used for analysis
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4th week
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Sponsor
Etterforskere
- Hovedetterforsker: sobia ghafoor, MSPT-OM, Riphah International University
Publikasjoner og nyttige lenker
Den som er ansvarlig for å legge inn informasjon om studien leverer frivillig disse publikasjonene. Disse kan handle om alt relatert til studiet.
Generelle publikasjoner
- Tung RC, Towfigh S. Diagnostic techniques for diastasis recti. Hernia. 2021 Aug;25(4):915-919. doi: 10.1007/s10029-021-02469-7. Epub 2021 Jul 27.
- Cavalli M, Aiolfi A, Bruni PG, Manfredini L, Lombardo F, Bonfanti MT, Bona D, Campanelli G. Prevalence and risk factors for diastasis recti abdominis: a review and proposal of a new anatomical variation. Hernia. 2021 Aug;25(4):883-890. doi: 10.1007/s10029-021-02468-8. Epub 2021 Aug 6.
- Gluppe S, Ellström Engh M, Bø K. Primiparous women's knowledge of diastasis recti abdominis, concerns about abdominal appearance, treatments, and perceived abdominal muscle strength 6-8 months postpartum. A cross sectional comparison study. BMC women's health. 2022;22(1):428.
- Lin S, Lu J, Wang L, Zhang Y, Zhu C, Qian S, et al. Prevalence and risk factors of diastasis recti abdominis in the long-term postpartum: a cross-sectional study. Scientific Reports. 2024;14(1):25640.
- Aparicio LF, Rejano-Campo M, Donnelly GM, Vicente-Campos V. Self-reported symptoms in women with diastasis rectus abdominis: a systematic review. Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction. 2021;50(7):101995.
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Studer hoveddatoer
Studiestart (Faktiske)
1. oktober 2025
Primær fullføring (Antatt)
1. juni 2026
Studiet fullført (Antatt)
1. juli 2026
Datoer for studieregistrering
Først innsendt
4. mai 2026
Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene
4. mai 2026
Først lagt ut (Faktiske)
8. mai 2026
Oppdateringer av studieposter
Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)
8. mai 2026
Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene
4. mai 2026
Sist bekreftet
1. mai 2026
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