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

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Rehabilitation Sciences Institute

Toronto, Ontario, Canada