It has not been objectively clarified how the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) changes the biomechanical adaptations that occur in the lumbopelvic region during pregnancy and whether it is associated with pelvic girdle pain (PGP). Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of TLF, which adapts to the changes in the lumbopelvic region in pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain, and to investigate its relationship with PGP.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
The severity of pelvic girdle pain will be evaluated with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Pelvic girdle pain diagnostic tests will be applied.
The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the thoracolumbar fascia will be measured in the prone position and measurements will be taken from three different points
Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire will be filled
İstanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGEvaluation of biomechanical properties of thoracolumbar fascia
Measuring of the stiffness (N/m) of the thoracolumbar fascia (with MyotonPro, Myoton AS, Tallin, Estonia) in the prone position.
Time frame: Measurement the change from baseline stiffness values of Thoracolumbar fascia at 12. week and at 22. week
Evaluation of biomechanical properties of thoracolumbar fascia
Measuring of the decrement of the thoracolumbar fascia (with MyotonPro, Myoton AS, Tallin, Estonia) in the prone position.
Time frame: Measurement the change from baseline decrement values of Thoracolumbar fascia at 12. week and at 22. week
Evaluation of biomechanical properties of thoracolumbar fascia
Measuring of the tone (Hz) of the thoracolumbar fascia (with MyotonPro, Myoton AS, Tallin, Estonia) in the prone position.
Time frame: Measurement the change from baseline tone values of Thoracolumbar fascia at 12. week and at 22. week
Evaluation of viscoelastic properties of thoracolumbar fascia
Measuring of the creep of the thoracolumbar fascia (with MyotonPro, Myoton AS, Tallin, Estonia) in the prone position.
Time frame: Measurement the change from baseline creep values of Thoracolumbar fascia at 12. week and at 22. week
Evaluation of viscoelastic properties of thoracolumbar fascia
Measuring of thethe relaxation time (ms) of the thoracolumbar fascia (with MyotonPro, Myoton AS, Tallin, Estonia) in the prone position.
Time frame: Measurement the change from baseline relaxation time values of Thoracolumbar fascia at 12. week and at 22. week
Determining of painful areas
Marking of body chart
Time frame: Baseline
Evaluation of pain
Pain will be evaluated with Visual analog scale (VAS). The VAS is scaled between 0-10 points (0: no pain, 10: most severe pain).
Time frame: Baseline
Application of Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) diagnostic tests
The PGP diagnostic tests will be applied. The posterior pelvic pain provocation test is a pain provocation test used to determine the presence of sacroiliac dysfunction. No score is defined for tests.
Time frame: Baseline
Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire
Activity limitation will be evaluated Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline
Evaluation of Body Weight
Measuring of the Body Weight
Time frame: Measurement the change from baseline body weight (kg) at 12. and 22. weeks.
Evaluation of Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI (kg/m2) will be calculated as person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters.
Time frame: Measurement the change from baseline BMI values at 12.and 22. weeks
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