Comparative Effects of Hypopressive and Split Tummy Exercises in Postpartum Diastasis Recti

To compare the effects of hypopressive exercises and split tummy (transverse abdominal activation-based) exercises on inter-recti distance (IRD), pelvic floor muscle strength and function, and overall quality of life improvements in postpartum women with diastasis recti. This study will be randomized clinical trial and will be conducted in Hameed Latif Hospital Lahore and Civil Hospital Sukkur. The total duration of treatment will be 8 week. Non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used and 50 participants will be recruited in study after randomization. The subjects will be divided into two groups. Group A will receive hypopressive exercise with baseline treatment abdominal binding. Group B will receive baseline treatment with split tummy exercises.

NCT Number	NCT07628400
Lead Sponsor	Riphah International University
Conditions	Diastasis Recti
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2025-10-01
Primary Completion	2026-07-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-05