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Combined Effects Of Stability Oriented Breathing Exercises and Kegel's Exercises in Postpartum Women
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2026-04-09
60
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The postpartum period often presents challenges such as increased inter-recti distance (diastasis recti), lumbopelvic pain, and reduced core strength. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the combined effects of stability-oriented breathing exercises and Kegel exercises on inter-recti distance (IRD), lumbopelvic pain, and muscle strength in postpartum women. A total sample size of 66 participants per group was determined with a 10% dropout rate accounted for. The study will use a non-probability convenience sampling technique. It will be conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital and Sehat Medical complex. Inclusion criteria include women aged 18-40 years, with a history of cesarean sections, an IRD between 3-5 cm. Outcome measures include IRD , pelvic floor muscle strength, lumbopelvic pain (measured using a 10 cm numeric pain scale). Participants will be randomly assigned to either Group A (Kegel-only) or Group B (Kegel + breathing exercises). Both groups will train three times weekly for eight weeks. All data analysis will be performed using SPSS version 27.
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Official Title
Combined Effects Of Stability Oriented Breathing Exercises and Kegel's Exercises in Postpartum Women
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 40 years
- Postpartum duration of 42 to 49 days
- Inter-recti distance between 3 and 5 cm
- Numeric pain scale score of 6 or less
- No prior physiotherapy or exercise guidance received
You will not qualify if you...
- Pain during the training period
- Any heart or respiratory disease including excessive coughing and sneezing
- Any kind of pelvic or abdominal surgery
- Significant organ dysfunction or psychiatric illness
- Diagnosis of malignant tumors
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
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UOL teaching hospital and sehat medical complex lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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UOL teaching hospital and sehat medical complex
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
I
imran amjad, phd
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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