Can special exercises heal postpartum belly separation without surgery?
NCT ID NCT07642141
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 other doing only hypopressive exercises plus standard care. The goal is to see if the combo reduces pain, improves muscle strength, and decreases the gap between muscles.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hypopressive exercises and abdominal bracing
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-surgical exercise routine to reduce pain and improve core strength in postpartum women with diastasis recti.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises require proper technique and may not work for all cases.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Jinnah Hospital
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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