The Effects of Eight-Week Core stability training on the Lumbopelvic Proprioception, Static and Dynamic Balance in Women with Diastasis Recti Abdominis (Randomized Controlled Trial)
Poster Presentation
Paper ID : 1009-SSRC (R1)
Authors
1Professor, Department of Sport biomechanics and Corrective Exercise, bu-ali sina university
2Ph.D. candidate, of Exercise rehabilitation, Department of Sport biomechanics and Corrective Exercise, bu-ali sina university
Abstract
Background: Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is the term given to the increase in the inter-recti abdominal muscle during pregnancy and postpartum. This disorder can lead to many complications and also can impair proprioception and postural stability. Postpartum exercise therapy is a safe and non-invasive way to treat this disorder. Nevertheless, the variety of exercises and exercise therapy studies in this field are very limited. One of the methods to improve this condition is exercise training related to the core region. So, this study aimed to assess the effects of eight weeks of core stability training on the lumbopelvic proprioception, static and dynamic balance in women with diastasis recti.
Methods: The current study is a randomized controlled, 2 arm and single blind research in Hamedan, In which 30 women with diastasis recti participated. Participants divided into two groups of core stability exercise and control. Age of participants mean were 29.11(4.85). We used a digital caliper to assess diastasis recti, and a goniometer to evaluate of lumbopelvic proprioception. Also, balance Biodex system was used to assess the static and dynamic balance. The exercise group performed exercises three sessions per week for eight weeks and the control group continued their normal life routine. IRCT Code: [ IRCT20190219042761N1].
Results: Comparing the mean results of the intervention and control groups following the eight weeks of core stability training, a significant difference was observed in the rate of diastasis recti (pre-test: 3.63(0.7), post-test: 1.55(0.3), P= 0.001), lumbopelvic proprioception (pre-test: 5.33(1.87), post-test: 0.99(0.49), P= 0.001), static balance (pre-test: 0.99(0.55), post-test: 0.42(0.15), P=0.015), and dynamic balance (pre-test: 2.10(0.76), post-test: 1.01(0.42), P=0.012).
Conclusion: According to the obtained results, the core stability exercises performed in this study can be taken into consideration as a treatment for diastasis recti and secondary their disorders.
Methods: The current study is a randomized controlled, 2 arm and single blind research in Hamedan, In which 30 women with diastasis recti participated. Participants divided into two groups of core stability exercise and control. Age of participants mean were 29.11(4.85). We used a digital caliper to assess diastasis recti, and a goniometer to evaluate of lumbopelvic proprioception. Also, balance Biodex system was used to assess the static and dynamic balance. The exercise group performed exercises three sessions per week for eight weeks and the control group continued their normal life routine. IRCT Code: [ IRCT20190219042761N1].
Results: Comparing the mean results of the intervention and control groups following the eight weeks of core stability training, a significant difference was observed in the rate of diastasis recti (pre-test: 3.63(0.7), post-test: 1.55(0.3), P= 0.001), lumbopelvic proprioception (pre-test: 5.33(1.87), post-test: 0.99(0.49), P= 0.001), static balance (pre-test: 0.99(0.55), post-test: 0.42(0.15), P=0.015), and dynamic balance (pre-test: 2.10(0.76), post-test: 1.01(0.42), P=0.012).
Conclusion: According to the obtained results, the core stability exercises performed in this study can be taken into consideration as a treatment for diastasis recti and secondary their disorders.
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