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Indrani D, Alagesan J, Suganthirababu P, Subramanian S, Shaik R, Suthadevan S et al . Effect of Different Plank Positions on Enhancing Abdominal Strength and Stability in Women Undergoing Lower-Segment Cesarean Section. Health Educ Health Promot 2024; 12 (3) :547-552
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D. Indrani *1, J. Alagesan2, P. Suganthirababu1, S.S. Subramanian1, R. Shaik3, S. Suthadevan4, D. NagaRaju1
1- Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Tamil Nadu, India
2- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Paramedical Allied and Health Care Sciences, Mohan Babu University, Tirupati, India
3- GEMS College of Physiotherapy, Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India
4- Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India
2- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Paramedical Allied and Health Care Sciences, Mohan Babu University, Tirupati, India
3- GEMS College of Physiotherapy, Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India
4- Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India
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Aims: The abdominal muscles are significantly stretched during pregnancy, leading to an increase in inter-recti distance. Several physiological changes greatly impact women’s musculoskeletal systems. The abrupt drop in muscle strength caused by activity is known as fatigability. This study aimed to investigate the role of different plank positions in enhancing abdominal strength and stability for women recovering from lower-segment cesarean section.
Materials & Methods: This experimental study was conducted on postpartum women based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, utilizing the odd-even method and a convenient sampling technique. A total of 30 subjects were allocated into two groups, including the abdominal draw-in maneuver and different plank positions (n=15 per group). The functional evaluation of abdominal muscles in both groups was performed using a pressure biofeedback unit, and the strength of the abdominal muscles was measured with the single leg lift abdominal strength test weekly for six months.
Findings: Statistical analysis of the post-test values indicated the strength and functional activity of the abdominal muscles in postnatal women who underwent lower-segment cesarean section. The results showed that the different plank positions group demonstrated greater improvement than the abdominal draw-in maneuver group.
Conclusion: Incorporating varied plank exercises effectively restores core stability and supports a quicker return to daily activities.
Materials & Methods: This experimental study was conducted on postpartum women based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, utilizing the odd-even method and a convenient sampling technique. A total of 30 subjects were allocated into two groups, including the abdominal draw-in maneuver and different plank positions (n=15 per group). The functional evaluation of abdominal muscles in both groups was performed using a pressure biofeedback unit, and the strength of the abdominal muscles was measured with the single leg lift abdominal strength test weekly for six months.
Findings: Statistical analysis of the post-test values indicated the strength and functional activity of the abdominal muscles in postnatal women who underwent lower-segment cesarean section. The results showed that the different plank positions group demonstrated greater improvement than the abdominal draw-in maneuver group.
Conclusion: Incorporating varied plank exercises effectively restores core stability and supports a quicker return to daily activities.
Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
Family Health Education/Promotion
Received: 2024/09/1 | Accepted: 2024/10/20 | Published: 2024/10/28
Received: 2024/09/1 | Accepted: 2024/10/20 | Published: 2024/10/28
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