An interventional study of Supervised group and Non-Supervised group in Diastasis Recti Abdominis and Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba, sponsored by Atlas University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-07-14.
Sponsored by Atlas University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of supervised and unsupervised telerehabilitation exercise program on inter-rectus distance, abdominal endurance, pelvic floor dysfunction and body image perception in women with diastasis recti abdominis.
Rectus abdominis diastasis is defined as the separation of the two rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba, disrupting the structure of the linea alba. It can be caused by increased volume in the abdominal cavity, hormonal changes during pregnancy, neurodevelopmental differences or abdominal wall laxity. It is very common during pregnancy and can persist in the postpartum period. Loss of abdominal wall stability and weakening of the pelvic floor muscles can occur with DRA. can cause various problems in women. Core stability exercises, pelvic floor training and trunk muscle training are some of the exercise regimen options for the management of DRA. However, to our knowledge, studies on telerehabilitation are insufficient in the literature.
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Exclusion Criteria:
The Participants practicing an exercise program where the physiotherapist organizes the exercises through an online platform.
Other: Supervised group
The Participants practicing the program at home with detailed exercise videos.
Other: Non-Supervised group
A progressive core stability exercise program based on motor control principles will be applied on an online platform through videos under the control of a physiotherapist.
A core stability exercise program with detailed exercise videos will be implemented at home.
Inter-recti distance
The subjects are assessed the inter-recti distance (IRD) in the supine position, knees bent and feet resting position on the table, the subjects is going to be asked to elevate the head and shoulders upwards until the inferior angles of the scapulae were just off the table.The subjects palpated the medial edges of RA muscles and IRD was measured using finger palpation in previously marked five-point: on the umbilicus, 4.5 cm, and 2.5 cm above and below the umbilicus
Time frame: baseline
Inter-recti distance
The subjects are assessed the inter-recti distance (IRD) in the supine position, knees bent and feet resting position on the table, the subjects is going to be asked to elevate the head and shoulders upwards until the inferior angles of the scapulae were just off the table.The subjects palpated the medial edges of RA muscles and IRD was measured using finger palpation in previously marked five-point: on the umbilicus, 4.5 cm, and 2.5 cm above and below the umbilicus
Time frame: after 6 weeks
Abdominal muscle endurance test
The static abdominal flexion endurance test is also performed once in the same position as the IRD test. The subjects are asked to raise their head and shoulders upwards until the scapulae cleared the table and keep the position as long as possible. The time was recorded as the score of the test.
Time frame: baseline
Abdominal muscle endurance test
The static abdominal flexion endurance test is also performed once in the same position as the IRD test. The subjects are asked to raise their head and shoulders upwards until the scapulae cleared the table and keep the position as long as possible. The time was recorded as the score of the test.
Time frame: after 6 weeks
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of the short-form of Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) which consists of three subscales: the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Distress Inventory short-form (POPDI6), the Urogenital Distress Inventory short-form (UDI-6), and the Colorectal-Anal Distress Inventory short-form (CRADI-8) to assess prolapse and pelvic pressure, urinary symptoms, and bowel symptoms, respectively
Time frame: baseline
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of the short-form of Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) which consists of three subscales: the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Distress Inventory short-form (POPDI6), the Urogenital Distress Inventory short-form (UDI-6), and the Colorectal-Anal Distress Inventory short-form (CRADI-8) to assess prolapse and pelvic pressure, urinary symptoms, and bowel symptoms, respectively
Time frame: after 6 weeks
Body-self relation
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of Multi-Dimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire.
Time frame: baseline
Body-self relation
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of Multi-Dimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire.
Time frame: after 6 weeks
Postnatal Depression
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Time frame: baseline
Postnatal Depression
Every subject will complete the Turkish version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Time frame: after 6 weeks
balance
each participant performed a one-leg stand test for the dominant leg
Time frame: baseline
balance
each participant performed a one-leg stand test for the dominant leg
Time frame: after 6 weeks
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Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba
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