Effect of KT Taping on Waist-to-hip Ratio, Abdominal Strength and Body Image Concerns in Postpartum Females.

Effect of Kinesio Taping on Waist-to-hip Ratio, Abdominal Muscle Strength and Body Image Concerns in Postpartum Females.

This study is aimed at determining the effect of kinesio taping on waist to hip ratio, abdominal muscle strength and body image concerns in postpartum females.

Post Caesarian section there is abdominal weakness and an increase in fat ratio. There is a significant decrease in strength of abdominal muscles and an increase in fat ratio after the C section. Common increase in abdominal circumference in postpartum females and its long term outcomes like women health orders change in body shape and dissatisfaction is arising very commonly in society. Body Image Concern Inventory scale is used to assess dysmorphic concern of body. This study will work on the effects of Kinesiotaping which will be easily applicable and increase muscle activation along with abdominal exercises to regain lost muscle strength and tightening of loose skin. This tapping technique has a therapeutic effect on muscles and easily available in the rehabilitation department. Nowadays it is becoming very common, easily available, and regarded by physiotherapists as a method to support, rehabilitate and stimulate some physiological processes. This study aims at determining rehabilitative treatment to reduce waist circumference in post partum females.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Prima parous females, eight weeks post-partum.
• Females with both vaginal delivery and C section.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Females who received previous abdominal or spinal surgeries.
• Females having infection in sutures.
• Females having abdominal hernia, skin sensitivity
• Females having moderate to severe Diastasis Recti (IRD more than 3 finger width).
• Neurological impairment affecting muscle performance.