Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Conservative Interventions on the Signs and Symptoms of Diastasis Recti
Lead Sponsor:
Queen's University
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Toronto
Conditions:
Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of two different physiotherapeutic interventions (exercise therapy and/or abdominal binding) on the signs and symptoms of diastasis recti in post-p...
Detailed Description
This study is investigating the effect of exercise therapy and/or abdominal binding on inter-rectus distance, abdominal muscle strength and endurance, lumbopelvic dysfunction, urogynecological complai...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 to 35 years old
- given birth to their first child, vaginally, in the last three to four weeks
- inter-rectus distance of two finger widths of greater on palpation during head lift
Exclusion
- history of persistent pain with intercourse prior to pregnancy
- diagnosed with neurological impairments affecting the central nervous system or sacral nerves
- diagnosed with connective tissue disorders
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02268110
Start Date
August 1 2014
End Date
May 1 2018
Last Update
September 25 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Rehabilitation Sciences Institute
Toronto, Ontario, Canada