Effect of Abdominal Exercises versus Abdominal Supporting Belt on Post-Partum Abdominal Efficiency and Rectus Separation
This study was conducted to determine the
effect of abdominal exercises versus abdominal supporting
belt on abdominal efficiency and inter-recti separation
following vaginal delivery.30 primiparous post-natal women
participated in this study. Their age ranged from (25 - 35)
years and their BMI < 30 Kg/m2. Participants were assigned
randomly into 2groups, participants of group (A) used
abdominal belt from the 2nd day following delivery, till the end
of puerperium (6 weeks), while participants of group (B)
engaged into abdominal exercises program from the 2nd day
following delivery for 6 weeks. The results of the present
study revealed that although there was no statistical difference
in waist circumference between both groups, participation in
abdominal exercise program produced a pronounced reduction
in waist/hip ratio, and inter-recti separation and also caused
significant increase in abdominal muscles strength (peak
torque, maximum repetition total work and average power)
higher than the use of abdominal belt.
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force", Ergonomics, 45( 7): 501-513 , 2002.
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Publishing, Philadelphia, pp. 38-39, 2004.
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Performance", 2nd Ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins company,
Philadelphia, pp. 522-527, 2008.
[2] J. Rankin,.: "Effect of antenatal exercise on psychological well being,
pregnancy and birth outcome", 1st Ed., Athenaeum press, England,
Philadelphia, London, pp. 14-16, 2002.
[3] R. Stephenson, and L. O'connor,: "Obstetric and gynecologic care in
physical therapy", 2nd Ed., Slack incorporated press, USA, New York,
pp. 267-270, 2000.
[4] J. Tupler, and J.Gould,: "Lose your mummy tummy flatten your stomach
now", J. Can. Chiropr. Assoc. 55(7): 63, 2005.
[5] L. Gilleard,; Brown, J. and Brown, M.:" Structure and function of the
abdominal muscles in primigravid subjects during pregnancy and the
immediate post birth period", Phys. Ther. J., 78(7): 751-762, 1996.
[6] D. O'Donovan,: "Help you get back in shape? Corset will", Sunday
Mirror, 5(7):11-13, 2006.
[7] R. Artal, and M. O'Toole,: "Guidelines of the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists for exercise during pregnancy and the
postpartum period", Br. J. Sports Med., 37(10): 116-120, 2003.
[8] J . Zawadzki, .; T .Bober, and A . Siemienski, .: "Validity analysis of the
Biodex System 3 dynamometer under static and isokinetic conditions",
Acta. Bioeng. Biomech., 12(4):25-32, 2010.
[9] J. Keller,: "Body after baby: the simple 30-day plan to lose your body
weight, Penguin group", 2nd Ed., New York, USA, Canada, Australia ,
England, London, 2006.
[10] A., Eden, and E , Eden.: "How diastasis works" in "Health: How stuff
works", 1st Ed., International ltd Publication, USA, 2010.
[11] G.Brook,; Y.Coldron,; G.Evans,; G.Gulliford,; J..Haslam, and A.
Lewis,.: "Physiotherapy in women's health" in Porter, B. and Tidy,
M.(eds): "Tidy's physiotherapy", 14th Ed., Churchill Livingstone,
London, pp.117-118, 2008.
[12] K. Carlson; S. Eisenstat, and N. Zipory,.: "The new Harvard guide to
women's health", 1st Ed., Harvard university press, USA, pp. 230-233,
2004.
[13] C. Kisner, and L.Colby,: "Therapeutic exercise foundations and
techniques", 5th Ed., F.A. Davis, Philadelphia, pp. 35-39, 2007.
[14] T. Snijders, .; L Verdijk, .; M. Beelen, .; B. McKay, .; G .Parise, ; F.
Kadi and L. Van Loon, : "A single bout of exercise activates skeletal
muscle satellite cells during subsequent overnight recovery", Exer.
Physiol. J., 10(2): 11-14, 2012
[15] S .Boutcher, : "High-intensity intermittent exercise and fat loss", J.
Obesity, 11(24):37-40, 2010.
[16] B..Irving; C. Davis; D.Brock; J. Weltman,; D. Swift; J..ugene; and A
.Weltman,.: "Effect of exercise training intensity on abdominal visceral
fat and body composition", Med. Sci. Sports Ex., 40(11): 1863-1872,
2008.
[17] J. Despres; , M .Powliot ; S. Moorjani,; A .Nadeau,; A .Tremblay.; and
C.Bouchard.: "loss of abdominal fat and metabolic response to exercise
training in obese women", Am. J. physiol. Endocrinol. Metab., 261(2):
156-167, 1991.
[18] M .Pela.; W. Spoora; R. Goossensb, and A.Pool-Goudzwaardabg.:
"Biomechanical model study of pelvic belt influence on muscle and
ligament forces", J. Biomech.,41(9): 1878-1884, 2008.
[19] A. Mokhtar,: "A Belly Good Wrap", Postpartum Wellness Assoc.,
10(3):8-13, 2010.
[20] L. Warren; S. Appling, ; A. Oladehin, and J. Griffin : "Effect of soft
lumbar support belt on abdominal oblique muscle activity in
nonimpaired adults during squat lifting", Orthop. Sports J., 31(6):316-
323, 2001.
[21] P. Ivancic; J. Cholewicki, and A .Radebold: "Effects of the abdominal
belt on muscle-generated spinal stability and L4/L5 joint compression
force", Ergonomics, 45( 7): 501-513 , 2002.
[22] S. Kunzle and A David: "Fashion and Fetishism", 1st Ed., Sutton
Publishing, Philadelphia, pp. 38-39, 2004.
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effect of abdominal exercises versus abdominal supporting
belt on abdominal efficiency and inter-recti separation
following vaginal delivery.30 primiparous post-natal women
participated in this study. Their age ranged from (25 - 35)
years and their BMI < 30 Kg/m2. Participants were assigned
randomly into 2groups, participants of group (A) used
abdominal belt from the 2nd day following delivery, till the end
of puerperium (6 weeks), while participants of group (B)
engaged into abdominal exercises program from the 2nd day
following delivery for 6 weeks. The results of the present
study revealed that although there was no statistical difference
in waist circumference between both groups, participation in
abdominal exercise program produced a pronounced reduction
in waist/hip ratio, and inter-recti separation and also caused
significant increase in abdominal muscles strength (peak
torque, maximum repetition total work and average power)
higher than the use of abdominal belt.", keywords = "Abdominal exercise, Abdominal supporting belt, Postnatal abdominal weakness, Rectus Diastases.", volume = "7", number = "1", pages = "69-5", }
