Core training at home vs. clinic for postpartum recovery
This study compares doing core exercises at home via video sessions to doing them in person with a therapist, for women recovering from childbirth. It aims to improve abdominal muscle healing after pregnancy.
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Who can take part
- Are 6 weeks to 6 months after giving birth
- Have a gap in your abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) of at least 2 cm
- Can use a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access
- Are not currently pregnant and have not had recent surgery (except C-section)
- Do not have serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or severe mental illness
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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