Aim: To find out the effect of Russian currents followed by exercises in diastasis recti postpartum. Materials and methods: A single case study was done by fulfilled inclusion criteria. Inter-recti distance (IRD) was assessed by dial caliper and waist-hip circumference by inch tape. Russian current was given for 30 minutes/day with a duty cycle of 20 seconds on period and 40 seconds off period for 5 days/week for 6 weeks. Exercises given are isometric contraction of abdominal muscle and Noble's correction exercise of 30 minutes/day for 5 days/week for every 6 weeks. Results:The study shows IRD reduction of 1.4 cm above the umbilicus, 1.3 cm at the level of the umbilicus, and 1.3 cm below the level of the umbilicus. Conclusion:The present study opens a wide scope to practice Russian currents for reducing IRD along with exercises for the postpartum period. Clinical significance: Russian currents can be introduced to the postpartum physiotherapy management along with exercises as it is giving more amount of feedback to the clients.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
hi@scite.ai
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.