Impact of Exercise on Diastasis Rectus Abdominus

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Diastasis Recti and Weakness of the Linea Alba

In brief

The aim with this research project is to evaluate the success of diastasis recti closure after a 4-week group exercise class that includes: strengthening of each abdominal muscle group, hip strengthening and stabilization, and pelvic floor activation and cueing during exercises. Success will be evaluated by measuring width and depth of linea alba laxity before and after completion of the 4 sessions as well as other outcome measures such as lumbopelvic pain, pain with intercourse, and incontinence. Intervention will be compared to a control group that participates in an exercise program geared toward general health and wellness.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04049487

Run by

University of Missouri-Columbia

People needed

6

Starts

2019-10-14

Expected to finish

2020-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-12-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age between 18 and 60
• Has had a vaginal or cesarean delivery between 12 weeks and 2 years ago
• Has a diastasis measured at least 2 cm wide

You may not qualify if…

• Cardiovascular problems precluding exercise
• Exercise-induced asthma
• History of stroke
• History of abdominal surgery other than a cesarean section
• Current pregnancy

Where it is running

• MU Healthcare — Columbia, Missouri, United States

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