CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Assisted Sit-up Exercise vs Swiss Ball Pikes on Postpartum Low Back Pain.

Pakistan21 participantsStarted 2022-04-27

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of assisted sit-up exercise and swiss ball pikes on the treatment of pain and disability of postpartum low back pain. The current study will compare the use of assisted sit-up exercise and swiss ball pikes. The current study is novel in a way that there is limited literature about treating postpartum low back pain with physical strengthening exercises. These two methods will be employed to see if they improve ranges along with accompanying pain and disability.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20 to 40 years. * Back pain without leg pain for at least three months postpartum period. * Pain intensity of numeric pain rating scale ranges between 6 to 10. * Intensity of pain limited daily work activities. Exclusion Criteria: * Any kind of infection, malignancy, inflammation, and structural deformity present in the lumbar and pelvic region. * Neurologic signs * Trauma history of the lumbar and pelvic region * Any lumber or abdominal surgery * Pregnancy.

What they're measuring

Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: up to 6 weeks

Ronald Morris Disability (RMD) questionnaire

Timeframe: up to 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05355246

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-30

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