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Comparison of Overall Function Between Postpartum Women With and Without Diastasis Rectus Abdominis

Description

The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of diastasis rectus abdominis on the overall function of postpartum women and to determine test-retest reliability and construct validity of a self-assessment palpation of inter-rectus distance for DRA using telehealth.

Conditions

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of diastasis rectus abdominis on the overall function of postpartum women and to determine test-retest reliability and construct validity of a self-assessment palpation of inter-rectus distance for DRA using telehealth.

Comparison of Overall Function Between Postpartum Women With and Without Diastasis Rectus Abdominis

Comparison of Overall Function Between Postpartum Women With and Without Diastasis Rectus Abdominis

Condition
Diastasis Recti
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Wichita

Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67260

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Women ages 18-40 years
  • * Postpartum (within 6-10 weeks of vaginal delivery)
  • * Women who are currently being treated by a physical therapist for their diastasis rectus abdominis
  • * Women who had high-risk pregnancies (bedrest, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension)
  • * Women with a history of abdominal or back surgery
  • * Women with history of connective tissue disease such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Texas Woman's University,

Study Record Dates

2023-05