The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing on pain, function, balance and quality of life in pregnant women with low back pain.
Individuals with pregnancy-related low back pain who present to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of İzmir Menemen State Hospital are identified as the study population. Patients meeting the eligibility criteria will be included in the study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
58
Diaphragmatic breathing exercises will be performed twice a day, completing 3 sets of 10 repetitions, 5 days a week for 6 weeks, as instructed by the researcher physiotherapist.
An information brochure on ergonomic strategies for managing low back pain during pregnancy will be provided.
İzmir Katip Çelebi University
Izmir, Çigli, Turkey (Türkiye)
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) assesses pain severity using a 0-10 scale, where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "the worst pain imaginable."
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks
Oswestry Disability Index
A questionnaire measuring disability associated with low back pain.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks
Timed up and go test
It measures the time required for a person to rise from a chair, walk three meters, turn, walk back to the chair, and sit down.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks
The Single Leg Stance Test
The Single Leg Stand Test will be performed on the dominant leg, with eyes open and closed.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks
Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale
The Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale aims to assess the quality of life of women with a normal pregnancy and consists of 9 items.The total score of the scale ranges from 9 to 45, with lower scores indicating better quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 weeks
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