Abstract：Objective This study aims to investigate the clinical efficacy of Waff core exercise in treating postpartum rectus abdominis separation, with the goal of improving patients’ morphological abnormalities, alleviating postpartum pain, and addressing other related issues. Methods From January 2022 to April 2023, a total of 80 patients with rectus abdominis separation were recruited from our hospital. The participants were randomly divided into two groups: control group (n=40) and observation group (n=40). The control group received low-frequency electrical stimulation and manual massage treatment, while the observation group underwent Waff exercise for rectus abdominis treatment. Each group completed a full course of treatment consisting of 10 sessions within a period of 2 months. After completion, changes in abdominal circumference and rectus abdominis separation, relief from waist and abdominal pain (measured using visual analogue scale VAS score), as well as improvements in quality of life (assessed by SF-36-PF) were compared between the two groups. Results Both treatments could effectively reduce the abdominal circumference and improve the separation of rectus abdominis muscle, and there were significant differences in the umbilical, umbilical and subumbilical abdominal circumference. In addition, compared with electrical stimulation and massage, Waff core exercise shows a more significant healing effect, which can effectively relieve lumbar and abdominal pain while strengthening core strength and improve the quality of life of postpartum women. Conclusion Rehabilitation through Waff exercise significantly improves postpartum rectus abdominis separation when compared to traditional conventional treatments. It also provides additional benefits for postpartum women suffering from waist and abdominal pain. Therefore, it is recommended for promotion and application in clinical settings.
2024, Vol. 21 
