Abdominal muscle separation study and rehab program
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a rehabilitation program for people with abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti) that is larger than 3 cm. It may help if you are at least one year past childbirth or weight loss and have a BMI under 30.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your abdominal muscles are separated by more than 3 cm
- It has been at least one year since you gave birth or since you lost weight and your weight has stayed the same for a year
- Your body mass index (BMI) is below 30
- If you are a man, the separation must be both above and below your belly button
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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