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NCT Number: NCT05439668

Comparison of Two Abdominal Exercise Programs on the Interrect Distance

The objective of the research is to compare two programs of exercises in postpartum woman, one based in abdominal strengthening exercises and the other based in abdominal hypopresive exercise.

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Key information

Conditions

Postpartum Period

Age range

25 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Iria Da Cuña Carrera

Pontevedra, 36005, Spain

About this study

Diastasis recti abdominisis the separation of the two rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba with a consequent separation of fibres and widening of the same. The linea alba has different functions which include supporting the proximal anterior recti, guaranteeing the stability of the vertebral column, pelvis and the pelvic floor, and intervening in the function of the abdominal muscles since it serves as their anterior anchorage.

The crunch abdominal exercise (classic abdominal) is the most studied exercise used to test the behaviour of the linea alba, and in most cases, a decrease in the inter-rectus distance is observed when compared to the resting stage. In the oder hand, Abdominal hypopresives exercises were designed for women in the postpartum period but the effects over the abdominal muscles is unknown and the authors are unaware of any study that evaluates the effect of a hypopressive exercise program on the interrectus distance.

The objective of the research is to compare two programs of exercises in postpartum woman, one based in abdominal strengthening exercises and the other based in abdominal hypopresive exercise.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Women having given birth 8 weeks before starting the study treatment
  • Women agree to participate in the study
  • Women with vaginal delivery.

Exclusion criteria

  • Women with abdominal hernia
  • Pregnancy woman
  • Previus Abdominal Surgery

Treatment and study plan

Classic abdominal strengthening exercises

Other

Classic abdominal strengthening exercises (Curl-up, sit-ups and leg-rise), balance exercises, general mobility and upper limb strengthening exercises.

Hypopressive abdominal exercises program

Other

Hypopressive abdominal exercises, balance exercises, general mobility and upper limb strengthening exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Interrectus distance measure

    Time frame: Baseline, preintervention

    he participants will be placed in supine decubitus with the knees flexed to 90º with the feet resting on the stretcher and the arms along the body. After receiving the instructions to perform an abdominal crunch, subjects are asked to lift their heads and lift shoulders until the scapula lifts off the table. The ultrasound images will be recorded with an ultrasound scanner (GE Logic and; 4 12MHz, 39mm linear transducer; mode B), in a position of supine rest and a position of muscle activation (isometric contraction), 2 cm and 5 cm above the navel. Centimeters are the unit of measurement.

  2. Interrectus distance measure

    Time frame: After the intervention

    he participants will be placed in supine decubitus with the knees flexed to 90º with the feet resting on the stretcher and the arms along the body. After receiving the instructions to perform an abdominal crunch, subjects are asked to lift their heads and lift shoulders until the scapula lifts off the table. The ultrasound images will be recorded with an ultrasound scanner (GE Logic and; 4 12MHz, 39mm linear transducer; mode B), in a position of supine rest and a position of muscle activation (isometric contraction), 2 cm and 5 cm above the navel. Centimeters are the unit of this measurement.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Maternal age

    Time frame: Preintervention

    Age when the woman gave birth. This variable will be managed by the midwives through their clinical history. Years are the unit of this measurement.

  2. Fetal weight

    Time frame: Preintervenrion

    Weight baby This variable will be managed by the midwives through their clinical history. Kilogrames are the unit of this measurement.

  3. Number of deliveries

    Time frame: Preintervention

    Total of number of deliveries. This variable will be managed by the midwives through their clinical history. Absolut number are the unit of this measurement.

  4. Weight gain during pregnancy

    Time frame: Preintervention

    Weight gain during pregnancy. This variable will be managed by the midwives through their clinical history. Kilogrames are the unit of this measurement.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Vigo

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Two Abdominal Exercise Programs on the Interrect Distance in Postpartum Woman

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jun 30, 2022
Registry last updated
Aug 14, 2023

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