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Effects of Visceral Manipulation Combined with Kinesio Taping on Diastasis Recti, Pain Intensity, Stress Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Strength, and Overall Wellness in Postpartum Women
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of various therapies for treating Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) in postpartum women aged 35 to 45 years. DRA, a condition involving separation of the abdominal muscles after childbirth, can cause discomfort and reduced core stability. This study compares Visceral Manipulation (VM), Kinesio Taping (KT), a combination of both therapies, and core strengthening exercises to determine which approach best reduces the gap between abdominal muscles and improves related symptoms. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups receiving VM, KT, a combination of VM and KT, or supervised core strengthening exercises. Treatments are administered over six weeks, with VM and KT sessions held once weekly and core strengthening exercises conducted three times weekly under a therapist's supervision. The KT is applied in a crisscross pattern and maintained throughout the week to provide continuous support. During the study, participants will visit the clinic at the start, midpoint (three weeks), and end (six weeks) of treatment for assessments. Measurements include the inter-recti distance (IRD) using finger-width palpation, pain levels via a visual scale, pelvic floor muscle strength with pressure biofeedback, and urinary incontinence symptoms through a questionnaire. Data will be analyzed to compare treatment effects and track changes over time, ensuring participant safety and confidentiality throughout the trial.
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Brief Title
Effects of Visceral Manipulation Combined with Kinesio Taping on Diastasis Recti, Pain Intensity, Stress Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Strength, and Overall Wellness in Postpartum Women
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female postpartum women aged 35 to 45 years
- At least one child born
- Diastasis Recti Abdominis with inter-recti distance greater than 2.5 cm by finger width palpation
- Delivery by normal vaginal, vacuum, forceps, or lower section cesarean section at least one month prior
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous abdominal surgery other than childbirth
- Sensitivity to taping (for participants receiving Kinesio Taping)
- Diagnosed abdominal hernia
- Open abdominal wound
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive one of four treatment interventions: Visceral Manipulation therapy, Kinesio Taping, a combination of both, or core strengthening exercises, aimed at reducing the separation of abdominal muscles and improving associated symptoms.
Weekly visits for Visceral Manipulation and Kinesio Taping or three times weekly supervised core strengthening sessions
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 75510
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Research Team
H
Hafiz Sheraz Arshad, PhD Health Sciences
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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