This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different therapies for treating Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) in postpartum women. DRA, commonly experienced after childbirth, involves the separation of abdominal muscles, which can lead to discomfort and decreased core stability. The main questions this study seeks to answer are:
How effective are Visceral Manipulation (VM), Kinesio Taping (KT), and core strengthening exercises in reducing the gap between abdominal muscles (Inter-Recti Distance or IRD)? Do these treatments improve pain levels, pelvic floor muscle strength, and urinary incontinence? This study will compare the effects of VM, KT, a combination of both, and core strengthening exercises to determine which therapy-or combination of therapies-most effectively treats DRA.
Participants will:
Be randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups: VM, KT, VM combined with KT, or core strengthening exercises.
Undergo their designated treatments for a period of 6 weeks. Visit the clinic for assessments at the start, mid-point, and end of the treatment period.
Complete surveys and undergo physical tests to measure changes in IRD, pain levels, pelvic floor strength, and urinary function.
This research will provide valuable insights into the most effective treatments for DRA, aiming to enhance the well-being and recovery of postpartum women.
DRA: Finger width palpation shows >2.5 cm
Postpartum females bearing at least 1 child
Age between 35 to 45 years old
Post-partum females who had gone through normal vaginal delivery, vacuum delivery, forceps delivery, and lower section caesarian section (at least 1 month after)
Any other abdominal surgery
Sensitivity with taping (specific for those will have KT)
Diagnosed with abdominal hernia
Open abdominal wound