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Area of Science:

  • Women's Health
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is common in postpartum women.
  • DRA can negatively impact core function and physical well-being.
  • Effective interventions for postpartum recovery are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess a 12-week online exercise intervention's impact on diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) width.
  • To evaluate the intervention's effects on associated health outcomes like weight and core function.
  • To determine the feasibility of virtual delivery for postpartum recovery programs.

Main Methods:

  • Eight postpartum women (6-24 months) were randomized into exercise intervention or control groups.
  • The intervention group performed supervised virtual exercises three times weekly for 12 weeks.
  • Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) width was measured using calipers; core function and weight were assessed via surveys.

Main Results:

  • Significant reductions in diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) width were observed at two measurement sites (p < 0.01, Cohen's d = 0.67-0.69).
  • Weight changes approached statistical significance (p = 0.06) with a small effect size (d = 0.23).
  • No significant changes in core function were detected between groups (p = 0.83).

Conclusions:

  • Virtual, 12-week exercise interventions may effectively decrease diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) severity in postpartum individuals.
  • Further research is warranted to explore broader impacts on physical and mental health.
  • Online exercise programs offer a promising avenue for postpartum rehabilitation.