en <span style=font-size:12pt><span style=text-justify:inter-ideograph><span new= roman= style=font-family: times=><b><span style=font-size:10.0pt><span cambria= style=font-family:><span style=color:#4f81bd>Aims:</span></span></span></b><span style=font-size:10.0pt><span cambria= style=font-family:> 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. </span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style=font-size:11pt><span style=text-justify:inter-ideograph><span style=font-family:Calibri,sans-serif><b><span style=font-size:10.0pt><span cambria= style=font-family:><span style=color:#4f81bd>Materials & Methods:</span></span></span></b><span style=font-size:10.0pt><span cambria= style=font-family:> 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.</span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style=font-size:11pt><span style=text-justify:inter-ideograph><span style=font-family:Calibri,sans-serif><b><span style=font-size:10.0pt><span cambria= style=font-family:><span style=color:#4f81bd>Findings:</span></span></span></b><span style=font-size:10.0pt><span cambria= style=font-family:> Statistical analysis of the post-test values indicated the strength and functional activity of the abdominal muscles in postnatal women who underwent </span></span><span lang=EN-IN style=font-size:10.0pt><span cambria= style=font-family:>lower-segment cesarean section</span></span><span lang=EN-IN style=font-size:10.0pt><span cambria= style=font-family:>. The results showed that the different plank positions group demonstrated greater improvement than the abdominal draw-in maneuver group.</span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style=font-size:12pt><span style=text-justify:inter-ideograph><span new= roman= style=font-family: times=><b><span style=font-size:10.0pt><span cambria= style=font-family:><span style=color:#4f81bd>Conclusion:</span></span></span></b><span style=font-size:10.0pt><span cambria= style=font-family:> Incorporating varied plank exercises effectively restores core stability and supports a quicker return to daily activities.</span></span></span></span></span><br> Abdominal Muscles,Cesarean Section,Postpartum,Resistance Training,Exercises, 547 552 http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-83943-1&slc_lang=en&sid=4