NCT07037160

Effectiveness of Foam RE and KE for Urinary Incontinence in Postpartum Women With Diastasis Recti

Effectiveness of Foam Rolling Exercise and Kegel Exercise for Urinary Incontinence in Postpartum Women With Diastasis Recti

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 20 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The objective of the study will be to assess the efficacy of foam rolling alone and combination treatment of foam rolling and Kegel exercises in alleviating urinary incontinence among postpartum women with diastasis recti. The data will be collected from 60 enrolled postpartum females with diastasis recti to evaluate the effectiveness of foam rolling alone compared to foam rolling and Kegel exercises in improving urinary incontinence. The data will be collected using urogenital distress inventory (UDI).

Detailed description

Urinary incontinence is a common issue among postpartum women, often linked to diastasis recti, which weakens core and pelvic floor muscles. Despite its prevalence, effective combined treatment approaches remain limited. Foam rolling may enhance muscle function, while Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor. This study investigates their combined effectiveness in managing urinary incontinence among postpartum women with diastasis recti, compared to Kegel exercises alone.

Conditions

• Urinary Incontinence

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Kegel exercises	Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor exercises, involve contracting and relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor to strengthen them. These exercises can help improve urinary and fecal continence, potentially enhance sexual function, and are recommended for both men and women.
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Kegel exercises with Foam Rolling	Foam rolling can be a helpful tool to prepare for or complement Kegel exercises by releasing tension in surrounding muscles and improving overall pelvic floor function. Foam rolling can help address tight muscles in the hips and lower back that can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction. By releasing these tight areas, foam rolling can allow for better engagement and control of the pelvic floor muscles during Kegel exercises.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-04
• Primary completion: 2025-06-01
• Completion: 2025-09-01
• First posted: 2025-06-25
• Last updated: 2025-06-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan