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NCT Number: NCT05342181

Static and Dynamic Core Stability Exercises in Potpartum Back Pain

To compare the effects of static exercises with dynamic core stability on pain and disability in postpartum back pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

General Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

About this study

The study comprised 28 participants. The individuals were subdivided into binary groups, group A performed static exercises and group B performed dynamic exercises including swiss ball, each containing 14 subjects. Baseline treatment (Hot pack, TENS and posture correction) to both groups was given along with core stability exercises. Core stability exercises were performed on both group for 4 weeks. The pretreatment and post treatment tests are measured using the scale VAS (visual analog scale) and Oswestry disability index questionnaire. Both groups have shown the improvement in postpartum lumber pain and an improved in daily life activities. But swiss ball exercises have more significant improvement on pain and disability in patients having postpartum lumber pain.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age groups of 18 to 35
  • Pain more than 4/10 on VAS
  • Without referred pain to lower limbs
  • Women with normal delivery

Exclusion criteria

  • Nulliparous women
  • Osteoporosis and OA
  • Systemic arterial hypertension
  • Hypersensitivity to electrical modalities
  • Any fracture (spine, rib) or injury
  • Any abdominal surgery
  • Any other general ailment
  • Vertebral or disc pathologies

Treatment and study plan

Static exercises

Other

Participants will be treated with static core muscle exercises that are traditional group of exercises :

  • supine bridge
  • plank
  • oblique crunch
  • side lying with Abduction

This program includes static exercises performed thrice a week for 4 weeks.This exercise comprises 5 minutes warm up and slight stretching.Rest time of 2-3 minutes with proper stretching in between sets of activity. Subjects will be requested to undertake cool down exercises, which include aerobic workouts followed by stretching exercises, at the end of each day's exercise programme. Before beginning the next session's training, the subjects will be asked if they had any discomfort.

Dynamic exercises

Other

Participants will be treated with dynamic core muscle exercises that were swiss ball exercises

  • bridging
  • straight leg raise in prone lying
  • straight leg raise with hand raise in prone lying
  • pelvic tilts

This program includes static exercises performed thrice a week for 4 weeks.This exercise comprises 5 minutes warm up and slight stretching.Rest time of 2-3 minutes with proper stretching in between sets of activity. Subjects will be requested to undertake cool down exercises, which include aerobic workouts followed by stretching exercises, at the end of each day's exercise programme. Before beginning the next session's training, the subjects will be asked if they had any discomfort.

Primary outcomes

  1. Oswestry disability index

    Time frame: 4th week

    Oswestry disability index (ODI) is used to measure disability. A score of 0-20 reflects minimal disability, 21-40 moderate disability, 41-60 severe disability, 61-80 crippled, and 81-100 bed-bound.

  2. visual analog scale

    Time frame: 4th week

    Visual analog scale (VAS) is usd to measure pain intensity. The findings suggested that 100-mm VAS ratings of 0 to 4 mm can be considered no pain; 5 to 44 mm, mild pain; 45 to 74 mm, moderate pain; and 75 to 100 mm, severe pain.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Static and Dynamic Core Stability Exercises on Pain and Disability in Postpartum Back Pain

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Apr 22, 2022
Registry last updated
Apr 22, 2022

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