Effects of SEMG Biofeedback With Core Muscle Strengthening Exercises and Kinesiotaping on Diastasis Recti in Post-partum Women

Effects of SEMG Biofeedback With Core Muscle Strengthening Exercises and Kinesiotaping on Diastasis Recti in Post-partum Women

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis is quite common during and after pregnancy. Abdominal core strengthening exercises have been proven to be very effective in reducing Inter rectus distance, however, the role of Biofeedback EMG assisted exercises in Diastasis Rectus have been poorly understood.

This study is a Randomized Control Trial in which posr-partum females with diastasis recti will be recruited into a control and two experimental groups. In control group, patients will receive standard conservative treatment, whereas, in first experimental group, participants will receive core strengthening exercises with kinesiotaping; and in second experimental group, core strengthening exercises with kinesiotaping will be assisted by SEMG biofeedback. Patients will be evaluated pre and post-treatment for Inter rectus distance, abdominal strength and quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Post-partum women aged 18-40 years
• Post-partum females from 6 to 24 months
• Diastasis rectus abdominus distance more than 2cm at any of 3 levels
• Primiparous or multiparous
• Spontaneous vaginal delivery and LSCS

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having skin sensitivity to taping
• Open abdominal wounds
• Abdominal skin diseases
• Abdominal hernia
• Other abdominal or back surgical history
• Any heart or respiratory conditions
• Neurological diseases