Comparison of the Effect of Supervised and Non-Supervised Tele-exercise in Women With Diastasis Recti Abdominis

NCT07062653 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Merve bilgiç
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 39
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of supervised and unsupervised telerehabilitation exercise program on inter-rectus distance, abdominal endurance, pelvic floor dysfunction and body image perception in women with diastasis recti abdominis.

Conditions

Diastasis Recti Abdominis; Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba

Keywords

Diastasis recti abdominis; tele-coaching; tele-exercise; postpartum

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Inter-recti distance

  The subjects are assessed the inter-recti distance (IRD) in the supine position, knees bent and feet resting position on the table, the subjects is going to be asked to elevate the head and shoulders upwards until the inferior angles of the scapulae were just off the table.The subjects palpated the medial edges of RA muscles and IRD was measured using finger palpation in previously marked five-point: on the umbilicus, 4.5 cm, and 2.5 cm above and below the umbilicus

  baseline

• Inter-recti distance

  The subjects are assessed the inter-recti distance (IRD) in the supine position, knees bent and feet resting position on the table, the subjects is going to be asked to elevate the head and shoulders upwards until the inferior angles of the scapulae were just off the table.The subjects palpated the medial edges of RA muscles and IRD was measured using finger palpation in previously marked five-point: on the umbilicus, 4.5 cm, and 2.5 cm above and below the umbilicus

  after 6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (10)

• Abdominal muscle endurance test

  baseline

• Abdominal muscle endurance test

  after 6 weeks

• Pelvic floor dysfunction

  baseline

• Pelvic floor dysfunction

  after 6 weeks

• Body-self relation

  baseline

Study Arms (2)

Supervised group

EXPERIMENTAL

The Participants practicing an exercise program where the physiotherapist organizes the exercises through an online platform.

Other: Supervised group

Non-Supervised group

EXPERIMENTAL

The Participants practicing the program at home with detailed exercise videos.

Other: Non-Supervised group

Interventions

Supervised group OTHER

A progressive core stability exercise program based on motor control principles will be applied on an online platform through videos under the control of a physiotherapist.

Supervised group

Non-Supervised group OTHER

A core stability exercise program with detailed exercise videos will be implemented at home.

Non-Supervised group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Post- partum women (min 8 weeks - max 3 years)

You may not qualify if:

• History of abdominal surgery
• Any neurological disease, systemic musculoskeletal system disease

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Atlas University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Atlas University, İstanbul, Kağıthane 34413

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diastasis Recti And Weakness Of The Linea Alba

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 25, 2025
• First Posted: July 14, 2025
• Study Start: June 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: July 25, 2024
• Study Completion: November 27, 2024
• Last Updated: July 14, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Locations

TU (1)