Separated Recti Abdominis
Conditions
Brief summary
Diastasis recti is an increased distance between the rectus abdominis muscles at the midline caused by weakness in the anterior abdominal wall.
Detailed description
Most healthcare providers agree that in diastasis rectus abdominis there is a weakness, thinning, and widening of the linea alba and weakness of the associated abdominal musculature. Ultrasonography is regarded as the most accurate method for measuring the IRD and its results are consistent with the data derived from palpation, calipers, and intraoperative measurements. The MyotonPRO Device is used for the non-invasive measurement of Device is for the non-invasive measurement of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of superficial soft biological tissues. Skeletal muscles or tendons can be measured at different regions, at full rest or in contraction. This study aims to assess the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the Linea Alba in patients who are diagnosed with diastasis rectus abdominis by ultrasonography.
Interventions
DEVICEUltrasonography
Ultrasound is an assessment device that uses high-energy sound waves to look at either superficial tissues like linea alba and/or organs inside the body. The sound waves make echoes that form pictures of the tissues and organs on a computer screen (sonogram).
DEVICEThe MyotonPRO Device
The MyotonPro is a portable device for measuring biomechanical and viscoelastic properties in superficial soft tissues
Sponsors
South Valley University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Postpartum Mothers who delivered by a cesarean section. * Postpartum Mothers with a BMI below 30 or a Waist-hip ratio below 1. * Postpartum Mothers above 18 years old and those below 40 years old.
Exclusion criteria
* Postpartum Mothers who delivered by a vaginal delivery. * Postpartum Mothers who had hernias in the abdominal region or laparotomy. * Postpartum Mothers with a BMI over 30 or a Waist-hip ratio over 1. * Postpartum Mothers below 18 years old and those above 40 years old.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Linea Alba Stiffness | Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum | It is a Biomechanical Characteristic of the Linea Alba |
| Linea Alba Elasticity | Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum | It is a Biomechanical Characteristic of the Linea Alba |
| Linea Alba Creep | Assessment will be done at the 7th day postpartum and at the end of the 6th week postpartum | It is a Viscoelastic Characteristic of the Linea Alba |
Contacts
Primary ContactMohamed G Shehata, Lecturer
Outcome results
None listed