Combined Effects Of Stability Oriented Breathing Exercises and Kegel's Exercises in Postpartum Women

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Conditions studied: Postpartum Complication, Strength

In brief

The postpartum period often presents challenges such as increased inter-recti distance (diastasis recti), lumbopelvic pain, and reduced core strength. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the combined effects of stability-oriented breathing exercises and Kegel exercises on inter-recti distance (IRD), lumbopelvic pain, and muscle strength in postpartum women. A total sample size of 66 participants per group was determined with a 10% dropout rate accounted for. The study will use a non-probability convenience sampling technique. It will be conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital and Sehat Medical complex. Inclusion criteria include women aged 18-40 years, with a history of cesarean sections, an IRD between 3-5 cm. Outcome measures include IRD , pelvic floor muscle strength, lumbopelvic pain (measured using a 10 cm numeric pain scale). Participants will be randomly assigned to either Group A (Kegel-only) or Group B (Kegel + breathing exercises). Both groups will train three times weekly for eight weeks. All data analysis will be performed using SPSS version 27.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07521085

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

60

Starts

2025-08-31

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• • Age between 18-40 years
• Postpartum duration of 42-49 days
• Inter-recti distance (IRD) between 3-5 cm
• Numeric pain scale score ≤ 6 for pain
• No prior physiotherapy or exercise guidance received

You may not qualify if…

• • Pain during the training period
• Patients with any heart or respiratory disease including excessive coughing and sneezing
• Patients with any kind of pelvic or abdominal surgery
• Significant organ dysfunction or psychiatric illness
• Diagnosis of malignant tumors

Where it is running

• UOL teaching hospital and sehat medical complex lahore — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)
• UOL teaching hospital and sehat medical complex — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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