Effects of Pilates and Progressive Prone Plank Exercises in Diastasis Recti
4 maj 2026 uppdaterad 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
Studieöversikt
Status
Rekrytering
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Detaljerad beskrivning
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.
Studietyp
Interventionell
Inskrivning (Beräknad)
34
Fas
- Inte tillämpbar
Kontakter och platser
Det här avsnittet innehåller kontaktuppgifter för dem som genomför studien och information om var denna studie genomförs.
Studiekontakt
- Namn: Imran Amjad
- Telefonnummer: 03324390125
- E-post: Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
Studieorter
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Punjab Province
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Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 6400
- Rekrytering
- Sehat Medical Complex
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Kontakt:
- sobia ghafoor, MSPT-OM
- E-post: Sobia.physio@gmail.com
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Huvudutredare:
- Rameesha khan, MSPT(WH)
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Deltagandekriterier
Forskare letar efter personer som passar en viss beskrivning, så kallade behörighetskriterier. Några exempel på dessa kriterier är en persons allmänna hälsotillstånd eller tidigare behandlingar.
Urvalskriterier
Åldrar som är berättigade till studier
- Vuxen
Tar emot friska volontärer
Ja
Beskrivning
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
Det här avsnittet ger detaljer om studieplanen, inklusive hur studien är utformad och vad studien mäter.
Hur är studien utformad?
Designdetaljer
- Primärt syfte: Behandling
- Tilldelning: Randomiserad
- Interventionsmodell: Parallellt uppdrag
- Maskning: Enda
Vapen och interventioner
Deltagargrupp / Arm |
Intervention / Behandling |
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Experimentell: 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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Experimentell: 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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Vad mäter studien?
Primära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Åtgärdsbeskrivning |
Tidsram |
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Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Tidsram: 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
Tidsram: 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
Tidsram: 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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Samarbetspartners och utredare
Det är här du hittar personer och organisationer som är involverade i denna studie.
Sponsor
Utredare
- Huvudutredare: sobia ghafoor, MSPT-OM, Riphah International University
Publikationer och användbara länkar
Den som ansvarar för att lägga in information om studien tillhandahåller frivilligt dessa publikationer. Dessa kan handla om allt som har med studien att göra.
Allmänna publikationer
- 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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Studera stora datum
Studiestart (Faktisk)
1 oktober 2025
Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)
1 juni 2026
Avslutad studie (Beräknad)
1 juli 2026
Studieregistreringsdatum
Först inskickad
4 maj 2026
Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
4 maj 2026
Första postat (Faktisk)
8 maj 2026
Uppdateringar av studier
Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)
8 maj 2026
Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
4 maj 2026
Senast verifierad
1 maj 2026
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