NCT04687787

Core Stabilization Versus Routine Routine Exercises in Pelvic Girdle Pain.

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

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 20 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Pelvic Girdle Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Core Stabilization exercises	. 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.
OTHER	Routinely prescribed exercises	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-01-01
• Primary completion: 2021-05-15
• Completion: 2021-05-30
• First posted: 2020-12-29
• Last updated: 2021-06-16

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Pakistan