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NCT Number: NCT04687787

Core Stabilization Versus Routine Routine Exercises in Pelvic Girdle Pain.

Pregnancy Induced Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is common complaint in pregnant women all over the world and it has a major impact on health and functioning as it decreases quality of life. The onset of PGP is usually seen at 17-19 week of gestation, with a peak of incidence at 24- 36 weeks. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of stabilization exercises on pregnancy induced pelvic girdle pain and its effects on the activity levels as compare to the physiotherapy exercises that are routinely prescribed

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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

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Alam Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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About this study

the study is Randomized Controlled trial which will be conducted in the Outpatient Physical therapy Department. Patient with suspected PGP will be referred by midwives, physicians or directly contact to Physiotherapist. Sample size of 30 individual was calculated by using open Epi tool with 95% confidence Interval (CI) and 80% Power. Inclusion criteria for patients is 13-28 gestational weeks determined by special test include P4 Test (Posterior Pelvic Pain Provocation) and FABER test (Flexion Abduction and External Rotation). Individuals would be randomly allocated into two groups by sealed envelope method.

Assessment will be done at base line and 4th week by using NPRS and PGP Questionnaire. Data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 21.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Women having Pelvic Girdle Pain in 2nd trimester or 1st month of third trimester.
  • Age between 20-40 years.
  • Positive FABER test (leg of patient is placed in figure of 4 and apply small amplitude oscillation are applied at end range of motion after stabilizing opposite side of Pelvis.

Positive test elicits pain and limited ROM)

  • Positive P4 test (leg of patient is flexed at 90 degrees in supine position. Sacrum is stabilized by one hand and axial pressure is applied along the femur by other hand.

Positive test elicits pain in SI joint).

Exclusion criteria

  • History of Pelvic Fractures and Surgery
  • History of metabolic diseases.
  • Radiculopathy

Treatment and study plan

core stabilization exercises

Other

. Each session will be given for 40 mins (20 mins for TENS and 20 Mins for exercise) Core Stability Exercises include Kegel Exercises, Modified V-sit, opposite Arm Leg Raise, Seated Side bends poses, Dumbell Side bends and Pelvic Tilt. Participants will perform 1 set of exercise having 10 repetitions with hold of 5 seconds. Session would be performed thrice a week.

Routinely prescribed exercises

Other

Each session will be given for 40 mins ( 20 mins for TENS and 20 Mins for exercise Routinely prescribed exercises composed of Hamstring stretches, hip flexor stretches, hip extensor stretches, calf stretches, and back extensor stretches. Participants will perform 1 set of exercise having 10 repetitions with hold of 5 seconds. Session would be performed thrice a week.

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)

    Time frame: Baseline

    Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) is an 11 point (0-10) Scale used to measure pain. Patient verbally select value between (0-10) on the basis of intensity of pain. (0) means No pain and (10) means maximum pain experienced at baseline.

  2. Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)

    Time frame: Post 4 week

    Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) is an 11 point (0-10) Scale used to measure pain. Patient verbally select value between (0-10) on the basis of intensity of pain. (0) means No pain and (10) means maximum pain experienced at baseline.

  3. Pelvic Girdle Pain Questionnaire (PGPQ)

    Time frame: Baseline

    The Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PG Q) is a condition-specific measure for women with pelvic girdle pain (PGP). The questionnaire has 25 items under two sub-scales (20 items for activates and 5 items for symptoms), with percentage scores that range from 0 (no disability) to 100 (great disability).

  4. Pelvic Girdle Pain Questionnaire (PGPQ)

    Time frame: Post 4 weeks

    The Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PG Q) is a condition-specific measure for women with pelvic girdle pain (PGP). The questionnaire has 25 items under two sub-scales (20 items for activates and 5 items for symptoms), with percentage scores that range from 0 (no disability) to 100 (great disability).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Core Stabilization Exercises and Routine Exercise Therapy on Pregnancy Induced Pelvic Girdle Pain

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Dec 29, 2020
Registry last updated
Jun 16, 2021

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