Clinical Trial: Risk Factors and Exercise Effects on Abdominal Separation in Seniors

U.S., Sept. 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07839572) titled 'Risk Factors and Exercise Effects on Abdominal Separation in Seniors' on Sept. 18.

Brief Summary: This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) in the geriatric population and assess the effectiveness of a targeted exercise program on inter-recti distance (IRD) and linea alba stability. Diastasis recti abdominis is a common condition characterized by the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles, which can affect trunk stability, posture, and pelvic floor function. While heavily researched in postpartum women, data regarding DRA in older adults remains limited. In the first observational phase, 500 ...