Diastasis recti and weakness of the linea alba

This study compares two types of exercises—hypopressive (breathing and posture-based) and split tummy (focusing on deep abdominal muscles)—for women with diastasis recti, a separation of the belly muscles after childbirth. Fifty postpartum women will be randomly assigned to one o…

This study compares two exercise programs—Pilates and progressive prone planks—to see which works better for women with diastasis recti, a condition where the abdominal muscles separate after pregnancy. About 34 women who gave birth 6 to 12 months ago will participate. Researcher…

This study tests whether combining trunk stabilization exercises with breathing muscle training can reduce diastasis recti abdominis (abdominal muscle separation) in postpartum women. 48 women with a gap larger than 2.8 cm will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: trunk e…

This study compares two approaches to pelvic floor rehabilitation after childbirth: one group works with a specialist using physiotherapy, biofeedback, and electrical stimulation, while the other group trains at home using a mobile app. Researchers want to see if these programs c…

This study tests whether a single 20-minute session of radiofrequency diathermy (a type of heat therapy) can improve pain sensitivity, heat perception, and tissue elasticity in postpartum women with and without abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti). 48 women will receive …

This study tests whether combining two types of exercises—hypopressive exercises and abdominal bracing—can help postpartum women with diastasis recti, a condition where the abdominal muscles separate. Thirty-four women will be split into two groups: one doing both exercises, the …

This study looks at two types of exercises—corrective moves that target deep core muscles and planks that work the whole belly—to see which better helps postpartum women with diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation). 56 women who gave birth vaginally and have significant sep…

This study tests whether combining two simple exercises—drawing in the belly and pulling the toes up against resistance—can help new mothers with diastasis recti (abdominal separation). Forty-two women who gave birth 6 weeks to 6 months ago will do these exercises 2-3 times a wee…

This study tests whether adding stability-oriented breathing exercises to standard Kegel exercises can help postpartum women reduce pain, close the abdominal gap (diastasis recti), and strengthen their core. Sixty women who had a C-section and are 6-7 weeks postpartum will be spl…

This observational study looks at whether women with diastasis recti abdominis (a separation of the belly muscles after pregnancy) have different diaphragm function and breathing muscle strength compared to women without the condition. Researchers will use ultrasound and breathin…

This study is creating and testing a new questionnaire to measure the symptoms and quality-of-life effects of diastasis recti, a condition where the abdominal muscles separate. Researchers will enroll 125 adult women with diastasis recti to validate the questionnaire. The goal is…