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Comparison of Health Parameters in Postpartum Diastasis Recti: A Randomized Control Trial of SEMG Biofeedback-Assisted Core Strengthening Exercises with Kinesiotaping vs. Non-Assisted Exercises.
Afzal, Ujala; Saeed, Quratulain; Anwar, Muhammad Nabeel; Pervaiz, Sanna; Shahid, Manahil; Javed, Rimsha; Ali, Muhammad Umair; Lee, Seung Won.
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  • Afzal U; Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
  • Saeed Q; Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
  • Anwar MN; School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
  • Pervaiz S; School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
  • Shahid M; Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
  • Javed R; School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
  • Ali MU; Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
  • Lee SW; Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Healthcare (Basel) ; 12(16)2024 Aug 07.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39201126
ABSTRACT
Current medical treatments for diastasis recti often involve exercises to strengthen the core muscles, along with abdominal binders or supports. However, there is limited evidence comparing the effectiveness of surface electromyography (SEMG) biofeedback-assisted core strengthening exercises combined with kinesiotaping to other approaches. This study aimed to assess the impact of three interventions on core strength, inter-rectus distance, and quality of life in postpartum women with diastasis recti. The interventions included core strengthening exercises with kinesiotaping and SEMG biofeedback-assisted core strengthening with kinesiotaping. This randomized controlled trial (NCT05897255) included 24 postpartum women divided into three groups. We measured inter-rectus distance, quality of life using the Short Form Health Survey 36, and core strength using the McGill torso battery test. The SEMG biofeedback provided auditory and visual cues. We used one-way analysis of variance to compare outcomes between groups, while a t-test for within-group analysis. Both the SEMG biofeedback-assisted and non-assisted core strengthening exercises with kinesiotaping groups showed significantly greater improvements in energy, bodily pain, general health, physical functioning, and limitations due to physical problems than the core strengthening group. Additionally, the SEMG biofeedback-assisted group demonstrated a greater reduction in inter-rectus distance. There were no statistically significant differences in core strength improvement among the three groups. Core strengthening exercises with SEMG-assisted kinesiotaping were superior to core strengthening alone in reducing inter-rectus distance, enhancing physical function, energy levels, and general health, and decreasing bodily pain and limitations due to physical problems. Core strength improvements were similar across all groups.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Healthcare (Basel) Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Pakistán Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Healthcare (Basel) Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Pakistán Pais de publicación: Suiza