Effect of KT Taping on Waist-to-hip Ratio, Abdominal Strength and Body Image Concerns in Postpartum Females.

Changes from baseline waist circumference was measured using a non-elastic measuring tape was used perpendicular to the long axis of the body and horizontal to the floor at end of normal expiration at anatomic landmarks including midpoint between the lowest rib (below) and iliac crest (above). Hip Circumference was also measured around the largest parts of the hips. The waist-to-hip ratio was calculated by dividing the waist circumference by hip circumference. The scores were measured at baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention.

changes from baseline Body image concerns were measured using body image concerns inventory. A brief questionnaire for assessment of dysmorphic concerns consisting of 19 points based on 5 points scale interpreting 1 never and 5 always. This scale indicates concerns relating to appearance, behavior, and social attitude. A highly useful, precise, and less time taking assessment regarding body concerns. Scores range from 19 to 95. where higher scores represent higher level of dysmorphic concerns.

Changes from baseline double leg lowering test was used to assess abdominal strength. Participant lies supine with arms across chest, examiner raises patients lower leg vertically, procedure will be explained. Blood pressure cuff placed at pelvis level inflated at 40 mmHg. Participants instructed to lower both legs with the extended knee from the vertical position down while keeping the pelvis in the posterior tilting position, and the pressure cuff used as feedback to try to maintain the starting inflated pressure. During the test if the pressure on the cuff reduces the test is stopped and the angle is measured using goniometer from table. the strength is graded as poor for 75-90 degree from table, fair (3) for 46-75 degree from the table, Good (4) 16-45 degrees from the table and Normal (5/5) 0-15 degrees from the table