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The relationship between curvature of spine and abdominal muscles separation in postpartum women: A cross-sectional study

Correlation of spinal curvature in postpartum women with and without diastasis recti abdominis: A cross-sectional study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/04/051373
Enrollment
102
Registered
2023-04-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O94- Sequelae of complication of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium

Interventions

Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Reema Shrestha
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Women aged 18-35yrs in postpartum period (6 weeks-6months) 2. Primiparous women.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of MSK disorder of spine or lower extremities like intervertebral disc prolapse, stenosis, leg length discrepancies, 2. Previous surgeries of spine like laminectomy, disectomy and presence of any congenital deformities of spine. • Previous history of abdominal surgery except caesarean section. • Relevant neurological deficits.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1) To measure Spinal Curvature: Bubble Inclinometer 2) To assess Diastasis Recti Abdominis: Calliper MethodTimepoint: At the time of assessment—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactReema Shrestha

Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy

yogita.hathmode@gmail.com9881981280

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026