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
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
30
. 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.
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.
Alam Family Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Izzat Ali Shah Hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) is an 11 point (0-10) Scale used to measure pain. Patient verbally select value between (0-10) on the basis of intensity of pain. (0) means No pain and (10) means maximum pain experienced at baseline.
Time frame: Baseline
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) is an 11 point (0-10) Scale used to measure pain. Patient verbally select value between (0-10) on the basis of intensity of pain. (0) means No pain and (10) means maximum pain experienced at baseline.
Time frame: Post 4 week
Pelvic Girdle Pain Questionnaire (PGPQ)
The Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PG Q) is a condition-specific measure for women with pelvic girdle pain (PGP). The questionnaire has 25 items under two sub-scales (20 items for activates and 5 items for symptoms), with percentage scores that range from 0 (no disability) to 100 (great disability).
Time frame: Baseline
Pelvic Girdle Pain Questionnaire (PGPQ)
The Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PG Q) is a condition-specific measure for women with pelvic girdle pain (PGP). The questionnaire has 25 items under two sub-scales (20 items for activates and 5 items for symptoms), with percentage scores that range from 0 (no disability) to 100 (great disability).
Time frame: Post 4 weeks
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