Comparative Effects of Telerehabilitation Versus In-Person Core Stability Training in Postpartum Women

Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is common among postpartum women and can negatively affect abdominal muscle function and body image. Core stability exercises are widely recommended for postpartum rehabilitation; however, access to supervised physiotherapy may be limited. Tele rehabilitation may improve accessibility while maintaining treatment effectiveness. This randomized controlled trial compares tele rehabilitation-based and in-person supervised core stability exercise programs in postpartum women with diastasis recti. The primary objective is to compare changes in inter-recti distance, while the secondary objective is to compare changes in body image after an 8-week intervention

NCT Number	NCT07751952
Lead Sponsor	Riphah International University
Conditions	Postpartum, Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)
Enrollment	54 participants
Start Date	2026-08-10
Primary Completion	2026-10 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-12