Pelvic girdle pain is frequently experienced in pregnant women and the mechanism of pelvic girdle pain is not known exactly. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia on pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
73
The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be made with the ankle in neutral position and maximum dorsi flexion position.
The amount of navicular drop of both feet will be measured
The distribution of foot plantar pressure and the amount of change in the center of gravity will be measured in the free standing position.
Istanbul Saglık Bilimleri University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Evaluation of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia
Measuring of the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia (with MyotonPro, Myoton AS, Tallin, Estonia) in the side lying position.
Time frame: Baseline Measurements
Evaluation of plantar pressure distrubution
Measuring of plantar pressure distrubution (with Tekscan, Boston, MA, USA) in free standing position
Time frame: Baseline Measurements
Evaluation of navicular drop
Measuring of the amount of the navicular drop
Time frame: Baseline Measurements
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