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Effect of Myofascial Release Versus Deep Friction Massage on Abdominal Recovery and Scar After Cesarean Section
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-08-19
36
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the effects of myofascial release compared to deep friction massage on abdominal recovery and scar healing after cesarean section in women. The study focuses on women aged 30 to 45 years who have well-healed cesarean scars with chronic pain, which can cause physical and psychological discomfort. The goal is to provide physiotherapists with scientific evidence about these techniques for improving post-cesarean recovery and scar condition. The study involves three groups of postpartum women with cesarean scars. One group receives no treatment other than home care advice, the second group receives myofascial release for 20 minutes three times a week for eight weeks, and the third group receives deep friction massage with the same frequency and duration. All participants receive instructions for daily scar care and weekly follow-ups on their home care practices. Participants will be assessed at the start and after eight weeks for pain intensity, scar recovery, pressure pain threshold, abdominal recovery, and abdominal muscle strength. Researchers will monitor these outcomes to understand how each treatment affects scar and abdominal healing. The study is randomized with single masking and is sponsored by Cairo University, lasting for the duration of the eight-week treatment period and follow-up.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Myofascial Release Versus Deep Friction Massage on Abdominal Recovery and Scar After Cesarean Section
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Postpartum women more than 6 months after cesarean section with a well-healed scar
- Women experiencing chronic pain in the scar, pelvis, or abdomen related to cesarean section
- Women aged between 30 and 45 years
- Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m²
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant women or women planning pregnancy
- Women with abdominal infectious diseases
- Women with cardiovascular diseases
- History of spinal surgery
- History of skeletal deformity
- Participation in other exercise training programs during the study
- Malignant conditions
- History of acute infection
- Neurological problems
- Mental disorders preventing evaluation or cooperation
- Uncontrolled metabolic diseases such as diabetes or thyroid disease
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive either myofascial release or deep friction massage three times per week for eight weeks, along with home care advice. A group of participants receive only home care advice without additional treatments.
Approximately 24 treatment sessions over 8 weeks
Duration - Assessment at baseline and after 8 weeks
Participants are assessed for pain intensity, scar recovery, pressure pain threshold, abdominal recovery, and abdominal muscle strength at baseline and after 8 weeks of treatment.
2 visits (baseline and post-treatment assessments)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
the Gynecology and Obstetrics Outpatient clinics, Alexandria University Hospitals, Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
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Research Team
M
Moaz Khaled Elsayed Mohamed, physical therapist
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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