Pelvic Stabilization Belt Combined With Exercise Therapy on Pelvic Girdle Pain and Mobility in Post-partum Women

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a pelvic stabilization belt combined with exercise therapy on pelvic girdle pain and mobility in postpartum women. The study will compare combined pelvic stabilization belt and exercise therapy with exercise therapy alone. Pain, functional mobility, and pelvic girdle-related disability will be assessed to determine whether adding a pelvic stabilization belt provides additional benefits for postpartum women experiencing pelvic girdle pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Pelvic Girdle Pain Musculoskeletal Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pelvic Pain Signs and Symptoms

Age range

22 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

• Age between 22-45 years.(Yang et al., 2026)

Postpartum duration of 6 weeks to 6 months after delivery.(Yang et al., 2026)
Postpartum women diagnosed with pelvic girdle pain using diagnostic test P4 and ASLR.(Jafarian et al., 2025)
Presence of pelvic pain affecting functional activities such as walking, standing, or changing position.
Ability to understand instructions and perform basic mobility tasks.
Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.(Meah et al., 2020)

Exclusion criteria

A clinical diagnosis of any mental disorder.(Hirsch et al., 2021)
Severe psychiatric or cognitive disorders affecting compliance with exercise and follow-up.(Jafarian et al., 2025)
Previous spinal surgery or severe lumbar spine pathology that overlaps with pelvic pain presentation.(Gutke et al., 2021)
Rheumatological or inflammatory joint diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis.
Current pregnancy during the study period, due to hormonal and biomechanical changes affecting pelvic stability.
Any condition requiring urgent medical or surgical intervention unrelated to musculoskeletal dysfunction

Treatment and study plan

Pelvic Stabilization Belt

Device

Participants assigned to the experimental group will use a pelvic stabilization belt in addition to standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks. The belt will be positioned around the pelvic ring at the level of the greater trochanters to provide pelvic compression and support pelvic stability. Participants will be instructed to wear the belt for at least 4 hours per day during functional activities, including walking, standing, household work, and childcare activities.

Standard Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Behavioral

Participants in both groups will receive standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks. Treatment will include patient education regarding spinal stability, lumbopelvic alignment, posture, ergonomic strategies for breastfeeding, lifting and infant care, gait training, and psychological support. Pelvic floor muscle training will include Kegel exercises performed in supine or seated positions, with 5-10-second contractions, 10-15 repetitions per set, and 3-4 sets per day, emphasizing isolated pelvic floor muscle activation without compensatory abdominal or gluteal contraction.

Primary outcomes

Pelvic girdle pain

Time frame: 4 weeks

The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be used to assess pelvic girdle pain intensity. It consists of a 10-cm horizontal line ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Participants will mark the point that best represents their current pain intensity. Higher scores indicate greater pain severity.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Lahore

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Sep 3, 2026
Registry last updated: Sep 3, 2026

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