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Effects of Manual Therapy in Management of Diastasis Recti - A Case Study

Author(s) Farha Shah, Saima Mahin
Country India
Abstract ABSTRACT:
Background: The patient was a 32 years old postpartum female with complaint of back pain which was radiating to abdominal area, she was functional limitations and abdominal muscle weakness.
Methods and Measures: patient was treated 8 sessions over a period of 4 weeks.
Study: Case study
Intervention: Intervention included KT for rectus abdominis muscle and PF strengthening exercises to stabilize and strengthen the weakened muscles and to reduce IRD.
Results: Following treatment, the patient demonstrated in an increase in functional ability and resolution of functional limitations. Statistical analysis of the data showed significant differences from pre to post intervention from session 1 to session 8. There was clinical and statistical significance found in PFS and IRD.
Conclusion: Findings suggest that KT and PF strengthening exercises are more effective in reducing IRD and improving function in patient with Diastasis Recti
Key words: Inter-Recti Distance(IRD), Rectus Abdominis (RA), Rectus Diastasis (RD), Diastasis Recti Abdominis(DRA), Ultrasound (Usd), Kinesio taping (KT), Physical Function Scale (PFS),Pelvic Floor (PF), Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), Linea Alba (LA).
Keywords Inter-Recti Distance(IRD), Rectus Abdominis (RA), Rectus Diastasis (RD), Diastasis Recti Abdominis(DRA), Ultrasound (Usd), Kinesio taping (KT), Physical Function Scale (PFS),Pelvic Floor (PF), Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), Linea Alba (LA).
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024
Published On 2024-05-26
Cite This Effects of Manual Therapy in Management of Diastasis Recti - A Case Study - Farha Shah, Saima Mahin - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.21026
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.21026
Short DOI https://doi.org/gtwmqs

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