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EFFECTS OF SPLIT TUMMY EXERCISE PROGRAM WITH AND WITHOUT ABDOMINAL CORSET ON INTER RECTAL DISTANCE, LUMBOPELVIC PAIN AND DISABILITY IN DIASTASIS RECTI

. Ayesha Iqbal, Iqra Abdul Ghafoor, Tasneem Shahzadi, Ramish Sarfraz, Hamza Zahid & Rabia Rauf


Abstract

The Diastasis of Rectus Abdominis (DRA) is characterized as a splitting or distribution of the bundles of muscles throughout the linea Alba. DRA is frequently associated with pregnancy, although it may also happen in postpartum, postmenopausal women, and males. DRA was found in sixty-six percent of women in the third trimester of being pregnant.It was randomized clinical trial and 28 participants was selected with non-probability consecutive sampling technique. The STEP module consists of three phases, facilitation, integration, and strengthening of abdominal muscles, at a minimum frequency of 3 times a week involving at least three sets at 10 repetitions each. No specific time frame or regression of exercises in case the participant was unable to perform the proposed exercises, was given. The participants were required to perform three exercises: isometric abdominal exercise, upper limb movements with isometric abdominal exercise, and 2. alternate lower limb movements. Results: Both the Split tummy along with abdominal corset exercise and split tummy exercises group indicated significant difference within groups (P < 0.001) between pre-intervention and post-intervention assessment through analysis by paired t-test. The improvements were however more marked in intervention group as compared to the control group as means differences in more in experimental group. Conclusion: In conclusion, recent research, such as the Split Tummy Exercise Program, has demonstrated encouraging effects in treating Diastasis Recti after childbirth. The aforementioned results emphasize the significance of focused workouts for recuperation. The effect of inter-recti distance on colorectal functioning emphasizes the importance of

individualized rehabilitation. Although existing research gives completely understand risk variables and improve Intervention options. A comprehensive approach to postpartum treatment necessitates ongoing research to ensure different Diastasis Recti management techniques.

Keywords: Diastasis Recti, Split Tummy Exercise Program, Abdominal Corset, Lumbopelvic Pain

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