NCT05010837

Effect of KT Taping on Waist-to-hip Ratio, Abdominal Strength and Body Image Concerns in Postpartum Females.

Effect of Kinesio Taping on Waist-to-hip Ratio, Abdominal Muscle Strength and Body Image Concerns in Postpartum Females.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 24 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study is aimed at determining the effect of kinesio taping on waist to hip ratio, abdominal muscle strength and body image concerns in postpartum females.

Detailed description

Post Caesarian section there is abdominal weakness and an increase in fat ratio. There is a significant decrease in strength of abdominal muscles and an increase in fat ratio after the C section. Common increase in abdominal circumference in postpartum females and its long term outcomes like women health orders change in body shape and dissatisfaction is arising very commonly in society. Body Image Concern Inventory scale is used to assess dysmorphic concern of body. This study will work on the effects of Kinesiotaping which will be easily applicable and increase muscle activation along with abdominal exercises to regain lost muscle strength and tightening of loose skin. This tapping technique has a therapeutic effect on muscles and easily available in the rehabilitation department. Nowadays it is becoming very common, easily available, and regarded by physiotherapists as a method to support, rehabilitate and stimulate some physiological processes. This study aims at determining rehabilitative treatment to reduce waist circumference in post partum females.

Conditions

• Postpartum Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Kinesio taping with abdominal exercises	Experimental group was given kinesio taping along with abdominal exercises. Kinesio taping was applied in I-band technique. the first band is applied on rectus abdominis from origin to insertion starting from pubic symphysis till the xiphoid process. the second band is applied bilaterally on the left and right side external oblique muscles. Abdominal exercises consist of 2-3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions of head lift with bracing, head lift with pelvic tilt, pelvic clock, bridging, knee rolling and deep breathing exercises for 1 to 4 weeks. From 5 to 8 weeks Same abdominal exercises with 5 sets and 15 to 20 repetitions were performed along with kinesio taping.
OTHER	Abdominal exercises	Abdominal exercises consist of 2-3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions of head lift with bracing, head lift with pelvic tilt, pelvic clock, bridging, knee rolling and deep breathing exercises for 1 to 4 weeks. From 5 to 8 weeks Same abdominal exercises with 5 sets and 15 to 20 repetitions were performed.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-08-30
• Primary completion: 2022-02-28
• Completion: 2022-03-30
• First posted: 2021-08-18
• Last updated: 2022-04-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan