Effect of Russian current followed by exercise in postpartum diastasis recti abdominis: A single case study

Abstract

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.