Effects of Drawing in Maneuver and Resisted Ankle Dorsiflexion in Postpartum Diastasis Recti
Combine Effects of Drawing in Maneuver and Resisted Ankle Dorsiflexion on Pain, Inter-recti Distance, Strength and Quality of Life in Postpartum Diastasis Recti
Riphah International University
42 participants
Oct 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this study is to compare the combine effects of drawing in maneuver and resisted ankle dorsiflexion on pain, inter-recti distance, strength and quality of life in postpartum diastasis recti.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Postpartum females (6 weeks to 6 months postpartum)
- Diagnosed with diastasis recti (IRD ≥ 2.5 cm)
- Age 20-45 years
- Mode of delivery
- Multiparity
Exclusion Criteria5
- History of abdominal surgery
- Pelvic organ prolapses
- Neurological or orthopedic disorders
- Presence of low back pain, hernia, or musculoskeletal disorders
- Participation in any other abdominal rehabilitation program in the last 3 months
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Interventions
Each contraction will be held for 10 seconds and repeated 10 times per session. This exercise will be performed two to three times per week for six weeks
They will dorsiflex the ankle, pulling the toes toward the shin against the resistance, hold for 5-10 seconds, and then return to the starting position. Each leg will complete three sets of 10 repetitions, performed two to three times weekly
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NCT07520409