Postpartum Period Rectus Abdominis
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, controlled, two-arm, single-blind clinical trial. Participants will be randomly assigned. The Experimental Group (MPBE) will consist of 30 postpartum women in the late postpartum
Sponsors
Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso - UNEMAT
Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Diamantino - Mato Grosso
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 18 years or older; Who are in the late postpartum period, defined as the period from the 45th day after the birth of the baby up to 6 months postpartum, at the start of the intervention; Have abdominal diastasis with an inter-rectus distance greater than 2 cm, measured using a caliper at the initial assessment; Be medically fit to perform physical exercises, with medical clearance; Reside in the municipality of Diamantino, Mato Grosso, and be registered at the local Basic Health Units (UBS); Have preserved cognitive capacity for comprehension; Agree to participate in the study by signing the Informed Consent Form (TCLE)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Medical conditions that contraindicate physical exercise, such as: severe cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or other medical conditions that prevent safe participation; Acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries that limit the performance of Pilates exercises; A history of recent abdominal surgery within the late postpartum period that prevents the performance of exercises or the application of elastic bandages; Use of medications that may interfere with muscle strength or the healing process of the abdominal wall; Participation in other abdominal rehabilitation programs or specific treatments for diastasis during the intervention period; Failure to agree to or refusal to sign the Informed Consent Form (TCLE); Absence or lack of attendance at intervention sessions exceeding 25% of the total scheduled sessions (4 weeks)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess abdominal muscle strength using the plank test (Bridge Test) in its prone, left lateral, and right lateral versions, measuring the time spent holding the position in seconds;Measure the distance between the abdominal rectus muscles using a digital caliper, in centimeters | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess the level of satisfaction with treatment using a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (“completely dissatisfied”) to 5 (“completely satisfied”) | — |
Countries
BR
Contacts
Public ContactLavinia Arruda
Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso - UNEMAT
Outcome results
None listed