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Effect of an 8-Week Exercise and Abdominal Bracing Program on Reducing Abdominal Muscle Separation in First-Time Mothers

Impact of Early Abdominal Bracing with exercises on Diastasis Recti in Primiparous Women: A Eight-Week Intervention Study - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/090824
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-07-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Intervention1: Binder Augmented Therapeutic exercise for Postnatal Recovery (BATER): Abdominal breathing Posterior Pelvic tilt Static abdominal exercise Head lifting in crook lying Bridging Heel slide

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Primigravidae Puerperium Early postnatal Vaginal delivery Primiparous women identified with greater than or equal to 2 finger width of IRD during routine postpartum physiotherapy care

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Multi gravidae Complication of pregnancy Preeclampsia, Eclampsia LSCS Cardio respiratory conditions Cancer Any recent surgery Abdominal hernia (non reducible) Musculoskeletal complication (disc prolapse, disc bulge,) Gestational diabetes mellites Diagnosed Neurological conditions Fracture/arthritis Unable to follow instruction Not willing to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction of diastastis RectiTimepoint: 2 Points—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Compliance with the Exercise ProtocolTimepoint: 2 Points—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBrinda Dcosta

KLE College of Physiotherapy

drbrindad24@kledeemeduniversity.edu.in9588442600

Outcome results

None listed

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