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


Locations(1)

Hela Kvinnans Klinik

Stockholm, Sweden

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