Noninvasive Treatment of Postpartum Diastasis Recti Abdominis: A Pilot Study

Tuttle, Lori J.; Fasching, Jennifer; Keller, Allison; Patel, Maitri; Saville, Chelsea; Schlaff, Rose; Walker, Alicia C.; Mason, Maureen; Gombatto, Sara P.

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“…The type of application, its direction, and the tension of the tapes depend on the aim and stage of the rehabilitation. The aims of Kinesio taping in rectus abdominis diastasis include: protecting the linea alba; protecting the hernia (if applicable); supporting tissue regeneration; and strengthening the effects of physical therapy [ 5 , 9 , 10 , 11 ].…”

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“…Recently, Kinesio taping (KT)—applying special tapes directly to the skin—has been gaining in popularity. In the case of RAD, application of such tapes can act as supportive therapy and help protect the linea alba against further stretching [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ].…”

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“…The use of KT in reducing RAD in women after childbirth has not been thoroughly investigated so far. Based on the literature [ 9 , 10 ], we can find only indications of the beneficial effect of using KT or KT and exercises in reducing RAD. It should be emphasized that the scientific evidence presented so far contains numerous methodological limitations.…”

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Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Rectus Abdominis Diastasis in Postpartum Women—Preliminary Report

Ptaszkowska

Górecka

Paprocka−Borowicz

et al. 2021

JCM

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Background: Rectus abdominis diastasis (RAD) is an excessive divarication of the rectus abdominis muscle with concurrent stretching and thinning of the linea alba, which occurs due to mechanical and functional disturbances in the anterior abdominal wall and the whole body. The primary objective of this study is a palpation assessment of RAD in postpartum women before and after the application of KT tapes and a subsequent comparison of the results with those from a sham intervention group. Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted in the Physical Therapy Department at Wroclaw Medical University. The participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the KT group (intervention), in which KT tapes were applied (48 h intervention) and the sham KT group (control, sham intervention), in which non-stretch tapes were used (cloth surgical tape, 48 h intervention). In all participants, a palpation assessment of RAD was conducted and the inter-recti distance was measured using a digital caliper at three sites: at the umbilicus and 4.5 cm above and below it. Measurements were taken before and after the intervention. Results: The gathered results show a statistically significant reduction in rectus abdominis diastasis at each of the observed sites after the application of KT tapes in the intervention group (p < 0.05). In the intergroup comparison, a statistically significantly lower RAD (at umbilicus) was found after the intervention (p = 0.005) in KT group. Conclusions: the application of KT tapes using the corrective technique can contribute to reducing RAD in women up to 12 months after delivery.

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Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Rectus Abdominis Diastasis in Postpartum Women—Preliminary Report

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Paprocka−Borowicz

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“…Mahalakshmi et al (2016) showed postpartum DRA corrective exercises to be effective in reducing DRA. In a recent pilot study, a 12-week exercise program targeting the TrA showed a decrease in inter-rectus distance and was not more significant than TrA exercises and taping of the DRA (Tuttle, et al 2018). Also, a systematic review including eight studies and 336 women examined the effects of exercise on DRA concluded that exercise may or may not help to prevent or reduce DRA during the The need to further investigate fascial/VM techniques is also confirmed by a plastic surgery study that concluded the bulge and stretching of the anterolateral abdominal wall are caused by the stretching of the entire musculofascial abdominal wall and not only the linea alba (Brauman 2008).…”

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The effect of visceral manipulation on Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA): A case series

Kirk¹,

Elliott-Burke

2021

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

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“…There were twenty-three RCTs related to conditions of the lumbar spine and abdominal wall, with all but one assessing KT (Appendix 2 File: Appendix 2G). One addressed KT for acute low back pain [136], two investigated KT for back pain in the setting of lumbar disc herniation [137,138], two investigated KT for pregnancy related low back pain [139,140], one RCT investigated postpartum diastasis recti abdominis [141], and sixteen investigated KT for chronic low back pain, [142][143][144][145][146][147][148][149][150][151][152][153][154][155][156][157]. One study evaluated rigid taping for sacroiliac joint dysfunction [158].…”

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Taping for conditions of the musculoskeletal system: an evidence map review

Cupler

Alrwaily

Polakowski³

et al. 2020

Chiropr Man Therap

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Background Taping is a common treatment modality used by many rehabilitation providers. Several types of tapes and taping methods are used in the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain. Purpose To summarize and map the evidence related to taping methods used for various joints and conditions of the musculoskeletal system, and to provide clinicians and researchers with a user-friendly reference with organized evidence tables. Data sources The PEDro, CINAHL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials, PubMed, and PROSPERO databases were searched from inception through October 31, 2019. Study selection Eligible studies were selected by two independent reviewers and included either systematic reviews (SRs) or randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and included a musculoskeletal complaint using a clinical outcome measure. Data extraction Data was extracted by two investigators independently. Risk of bias and quality were assessed using A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) for SRs or the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale for RCTs. The protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42019122857). Data synthesis Twenty-five musculoskeletal conditions were summarized from forty-one SRs and 127 RCTs. There were 6 SRs and 49 RCTs for spinal conditions. Kinesio tape was the most common type of tape considered. Four evidence tables representing the synthesized SRs and RCTs were produced and organized by body region per condition. Limitations Inclusion of only English language studies. Also, the heterogeneous nature of the included studies prevented a meta-analysis. Conclusions There is mixed quality evidence of effectiveness for the different types of taping methods for different body regions and conditions. All of the SRs and RCTs found during our search of the taping literature have been organized into a series of appendices. A synthesis of the results have been placed in evidence tables that may serve as a useful guide to clinicians and researchers.

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Noninvasive Treatment of Postpartum Diastasis Recti Abdominis: A Pilot Study

Cited by 25 publications

References 23 publications

Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Rectus Abdominis Diastasis in Postpartum Women—Preliminary Report

Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping on Rectus Abdominis Diastasis in Postpartum Women—Preliminary Report

The effect of visceral manipulation on Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA): A case series

Taping for conditions of the musculoskeletal system: an evidence map review

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