Rectus abdominis diastasis (RAD) in postpartum women Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
The participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the KT group (intervention), in which KT tapes were applied, and the sham KT group (control, sham intervention), in which non-stretch tape
Sponsors
Wroclaw Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. RAD >2 cm at least at one of three sites 2. Postnatal period >6 weeks and <12 months 3. BMI <30 kg/m² 4. Consent to participate in the trial
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Multiple pregnancies 2. Cesarean delivery 3. Other surgeries in the abdominal area
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The inter-recti distance is measured using a digital caliper at three sites: at the umbilicus and 4.5 cm above and below it at baseline, 10 min after the intervention, and 1 and 24 h later | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The bioelectrical activity of the rectus abdominis muscle is measured using surface electromyography at baseline, 10 min after the intervention, and 1 and 24 h later | — |
Countries
Poland
Outcome results
None listed