Effectiveness of Lumbopelvic Stabilization Exercises for Pregnancy-related Low Back Pain
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Pregnancy-related Low Back Pain
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of lumbopelvic stabilization exercises on women who have undergone Caesarian sections on: 1) disability using the Modified Oswestry Low Back Disability Index (OSW), 2) pain according to the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), 3) percent change of muscle thickness of the deep abdominals using ultrasound imaging, and 4) perceived improvement using the Global Rating of Change (GROC).
Detailed Description
Pregnancy-related low back pain is a very complex problem. Decreased strength and endurance in the trunk and hip muscles have been shown in those with pregnancy-related low back pain. Lumbopelvic stabilization exercises have been shown to decrease pain and disability in those with low back pain. However, there have been very few studies with post-partum women, specifically those who have undergone Caesarian section births. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of lumbopelvic stabilization exercises on women who have undergone Caesarian sections on: 1) disability using the Modified Oswestry Low Back Disability Index (OSW), 2) pain according to the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), 3) percent change of muscle thickness of the deep abdominals using ultrasound imaging, and 4) perceived improvement using the Global Rating of Change (GROC).
Investigators
Kelli Brizzolara
Assistant Professor
Texas Woman's University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Unilateral low back pain near the sacro-iliac joint (SIJ) (distal and/or lateral to L5-S1 in the buttocks) and/or symphysis pubis
- •Pain onset during pregnancy or within 3 weeks of delivery
- •Most recent delivery within 6-24 weeks
- •At least 2/6 positive SIJ provocation tests (thigh thrust, sacral compression, sacral distraction, sacral thrust, Gaenslen's test)
- •Positive active straight leg raise (ASLR) test.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Neurological signs
- •Systemic disease
- •Currently pregnant
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire
Time Frame: 4 weeks, 12 weeks
Low back pain (LBP)-related disability
Secondary Outcomes
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale(4 weeks, 12 weeks)
- Ultrasonographic measurements(4 weeks, 12 weeks)
- Participant perceived level of improvement(4 weeks, 12 weeks)