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Effect of Pezzi Ball on Balance in Pregnant Women

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Postural Stability
Interventions
Other: proprioceptive training
Registration Number
NCT06354803
Lead Sponsor
Kafrelsheikh University
Brief Summary

The effect of kinaesthetic training on performance and postural stability during pregnancy and 2 weeks postpartum

Detailed Description

The effect of kinaesthetic training using pezzi ball for 12 sessions with rate of 3 session per week on postural stability and performance during pregnancy and at the 2-week postpartum follow-up. Postural stability was measured using a balance check board 636-1

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria
  • age between 25 and 30 years a body mass index (BMI) not exceeding 32 kg/m2, low-risk gestation primiparous pregnancy intact sensory motor integration in the lower extremities.
Exclusion Criteria
  • more than 28 weeks gestation
  • had chronic disease
  • multiparous

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
intervention groupproprioceptive training23 women below 28 week gestation were received kinaesthetic exercises on the Pezzi ball and standard antenatal care
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
change of postural stability1 month

By the use of balance check board 636-1 the balance of pregnant women changed significantly which appears in change in the rate of falling

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of physical therapy kafrelshiekh university

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Kafr Ash Shaykh, Kafrelshiekh, Egypt

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