RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04652830
Naprapathy Training for Postpartum DRAM Prevention
Randomised Controlled Trial to Assess the Benefit of Naprapathy Training for Preventing Problems from Rectus Abdominis Diastasis
Sponsor
Karolinska Institutet
Enrollment
70 participants
Start Date
Mar 1, 2021
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
A randomised controlled trial with the aim of analysing the effectiveness of a training program intended to prevent symptoms related to DRAM in the postpartum period.
Eligibility
Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 50 Years
Inclusion Criteria4
- Uni- and multiparous women 3-12 months postpartum
- Ability to understand Swedish language
- Ability participate in a three months follow-up program
- Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles > 3 cm
Exclusion Criteria5
- Ongoing pregnancy
- Age <18 years or >50 years
- < 3 months or >12 months post partum
- History of neurologic, musculoskeletal or psychiatric disorders
- Interrectal diastasis < 3 cm
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Interventions
BEHAVIORALNaprapathy training
Active training aimed at strengthening the abdominal muscles
OTHERControl group
No change of daily routines in regard to training
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