CompletedNot Applicable

Lumbar Paraspinal Muscular Properties After Cesarean Delivery

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2021-06-28

Plain-language summary

The biomechanical characteristics of lumbar paraspinal muscles may give us insight into different lower back dysfunctions in postpartum mothers after cesarean section.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 34 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women who experienced cesarean section at least for one time * Women Who are free of specific lower back disorders * Women who are below 34 years old and above 20 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Women who experienced normal vaginal birth * Women who complain of a specific lower back disorder * Women who are above 34 years old or below 20 years old * Women who have a body mass index above 30 Kg/m2

What they're measuring

Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Stiffness, measured by the MyotonPRO device in units of N/m.

Timeframe: 6-12 weeks after cesarean section

Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Elasticity, measured by the MyotonPRO device in a relative unit

Timeframe: 6-12 weeks after cesarean section

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06031649

SponsorSouth Valley University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-29

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