Breathing + kegels: a simple combo to ease postpartum pain and weakness

NCT ID NCT07521085

First seen Apr 13, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looks at whether adding special breathing exercises to standard Kegel exercises can help women who recently had a C-section. It focuses on reducing belly muscle separation, easing lower back and pelvic pain, and improving muscle strength. About 60 women aged 18-40 will be split into two groups: one doing Kegels alone, the other doing Kegels plus breathing exercises, both for 8 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • UOL teaching hospital and sehat medical complex

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • UOL teaching hospital and sehat medical complex lahore

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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