Can simple exercises heal postpartum tummy separation?

NCT ID NCT07628400

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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 of the two exercise groups for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in muscle gap size, pelvic floor strength, and quality of life to see which approach works better.

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 split tummy exercises
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a safe, non-surgical exercise program to help close abdominal muscle separation and improve pelvic floor function after childbirth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Exercise adherence and individual differences could affect outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diastasis recti and weakness of the linea alba Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIASTASIS RECTI

Contacts and locations

Locations

Civil Hospital Sukkur
RECRUITING

Sukkur, Punjab Province, 65200, Pakistan

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