Postural Stability, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Respiratory Muscle Strength in Post-partum Women With Diastasis Recti

Diastasis Recti Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Effect of Diastasis Recti on Postural Stability, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Post-partum Women

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04181554
• Other study ID #: hdenizkulli3
• Status: Completed
• Start date: October 8, 2019
• Est. completion date: January 22, 2021

Study information

• Verified date: March 2021
• Source: Bezmialem Vakif University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of inter-rectus distance on postural stability, pelvic floor dysfunction and respiratory muscle strength in women with diastasis recti abdominis.

Description:

Diastasis of recti abdominis muscles (DRAM) is defined as a separation of the two rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba. Increased volume in the abdominal cavity, hormonal changes during pregnancy, neurodevelopmental differences, or abdominal wall laxity may caused. It is very common during pregnancy and may continue for eight weeks in postnatal period. The loss of abdominal wall stability and weakened pelvic floor muscles may occur with DRAM. The abdominal wall is one of the key point for body posture, trunk and pelvic stability. However, in our best knowledge, there is no study in the literature that evaluates women with and without DRA in terms of components related to postural control systems.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 51
• Est. completion date: January 22, 2021
• Est. primary completion date: August 20, 2020
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 18 Years to 50 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Post- partum women (min 8 weeks - max 5 years)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a neurological, orthopedical or any other condition which affect postural stability.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Diastasis Recti
• Diastasis, Muscle
• Post-partum
• Postural Stability

Intervention

Other:
• Measurement of postural stability
The postural stability will assess by using Biodex balance system.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Bezmialem Vakif University	Istanbul

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Bezmialem Vakif University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Limits of stability test score	'Limits of Stability Test' will be performed using Biodex Balance System®. Subjects will stand on the platform and try to reach in eight directions spot that shown on the screen. The test results present scores for all eight directions and an overall score. Lower scores show worse performance (0= worst performance; 100= perfect performance)	5 minutes
Primary	Sensory integration test score	'Sensory integration test' will be performed using Biodex Balance System®. Volunteers will stand still on the platform in condition eyes open and closed on the firm and soft (foam) surfaces. The test scores are sway index for each condition and a composite score. Lower scores present better postural stability.	6 minutes
Secondary	Respiratory muscle strength	Inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength has been assessed by maximal inspiratory and expiratory mouth pressures.	5 minutes
Secondary	Abdominal Muscle Endurance	Volunteers will be asked to perform curl up position as long as possible. The duration time will be measured until a maximum 180 seconds.	3 minutes
Secondary	Pelvic floor dysfunction	Pelvic floor dysfunction will be assessed using "Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory". Lower scores show better pelvic floor functions.	5 minutes