Evaluación funcional de la musculatura abdominal en mujeres posparto en servicio activo en la Armada del Ecuador mayo - septiembre 2023.

Abstract

The abdominal musculature provides lumbar support, stability, contributes to core function for daily activities, controls movement and improves physical appearance. Objective: The present study aims to determine the functional condition of the abdominal musculature in postpartum women in active service in the Ecuadorian Navy. Methodology: mixed and descriptive approach, with a non-experimental cross-sectional design applied to a sample of 100 women aged 21 to 40 years. Results: The population of women in the Ecuadorian Navy presents a diversity of conditions related to abdominal health and postpartum pathologies. Among the total set of participants, 54% correspond to multiparous women, of which 44% are in the age range between 30 and 40 years. Likewise, 45% of the participants presented abdominal diastasis, while a considerable 59% of the population studied manifested at least one problem at the abdominal level. Conclusion: a high prevalence of abdominal diastasis and deficiency in muscular activation in abdominal competence is demonstrated, in addition common postpartum pathologies are identified, highlighting the importance of preventive and educational measures, suggesting specific recovery programs to maintain optimal physical strength in women of the Ecuadorian Navy.