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NCT Number: NCT04620993

Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Plantar Fascia in Pregnant Women

Pelvic girdle pain is frequently experienced in pregnant women and the mechanism of pelvic girdle pain is not known exactly. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia on pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women.

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Key information

Conditions

Pelvic Girdle Pain Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Plantar Fascia Musculoskeletal Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pelvic Pain Pregnant Woman Signs and Symptoms

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Istanbul Saglık Bilimleri University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Pregnant women in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy with pelvic girdle pain
  • Pregnant women in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy without pelvic girdle pain
  • First pregnancy
  • 20-40 years old
  • Healthy woman without pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

  • Participant having any kind of connective tissue disease
  • Presence of orthopedic or neurological problems in the lower extremities that may cause musculoskeletal disorder and biomechanical alignment deviations
  • Presence of foot pain that started before pregnancy and lasts for more than 3 months
  • Presence of lumbar-pelvic pain that started before pregnancy and lasts for more than 3 months
  • Have had 2 or more births
  • Presence of multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets etc)
  • Presence of ankle-ankle fracture and operation history in the last 6 months

Treatment and study plan

Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia

Other

The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia will be measured in the side lying position.

Measurements will be made with the ankle in neutral position and maximum dorsi flexion position.

Evaluation of navıcular drop

Other

The amount of navicular drop of both feet will be measured

Evaluation of plantar pressure distrubution

Other

The distribution of foot plantar pressure and the amount of change in the center of gravity will be measured in the free standing position.

Primary outcomes

  1. Evaluation of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia

    Time frame: Baseline Measurements

    Measuring of the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia (with MyotonPro, Myoton AS, Tallin, Estonia) in the side lying position.

  2. Evaluation of plantar pressure distrubution

    Time frame: Baseline Measurements

    Measuring of plantar pressure distrubution (with Tekscan, Boston, MA, USA) in free standing position

Secondary outcomes

  1. Evaluation of navicular drop

    Time frame: Baseline Measurements

    Measuring of the amount of the navicular drop

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effect of Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Plantar Fascia on Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnant Women

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Nov 9, 2020
Registry last updated
Jan 20, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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