Effects of Drawing in Maneuver and Resisted Ankle Dorsiflexion in Postpartum Diastasis Recti
Combine Effects of Drawing in Maneuver and Resisted Ankle Dorsiflexion on Pain, Inter-recti Distance, Strength and Quality of Life in Postpartum Diastasis Recti
- Diastasis Recti
At a glance
- Phase
- Phase not stated
- Study type
- Interventional
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Enrolment target
- 42
- Started
- 1 October 2025
- Main results due
- October 2026
- Study sites
- 1
- Registry updated
- 24 September 2026
Can you take part?
- Ages 20 years to 45 years.
- Women only.
- Healthy volunteers can take part.
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Read the full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Postpartum females (6 weeks to 6 months postpartum) * Diagnosed with diastasis recti (IRD ≥ 2.5 cm) * Age 20-45 years * Mode of delivery * Multiparity Exclusion Criteria: * History of abdominal surgery * Pelvic organ prolapses * Neurological or orthopedic disorders * Presence of low back pain, hernia, or musculoskeletal disorders * Participation in any other abdominal rehabilitation program in the last 3 months
What this study is about
In the sponsor’s own words, from the registry.
The aim of this study is to compare the combine effects of drawing in maneuver and resisted ankle dorsiflexion on pain, inter-recti distance, strength and quality of life in postpartum diastasis recti.
Study sites(1)
Al Zahra Hospital
Guiranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Recruiting
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