Core Stabilization Versus Routine Routine Exercises in Pelvic Girdle Pain.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Pelvic Girdle Pain
• Interventions: Other: Routinely prescribed exercises; Other: Core Stabilization exercises

• Registration Number: NCT04687787
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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 Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-12-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-12-25
• Study First Posted: 2020-12-29
• Study Start: 2021-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2021-05-15
• Study Completion: 2021-05-30
• Status Verified: 2021-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-06-14
• Last Update Posted: 2021-06-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Women having Pelvic Girdle Pain in 2nd trimester or 1st month of third trimester.
• Age between 20-40 years.
• Positive FABER test (leg of patient is placed in figure of 4 and apply small amplitude oscillation are applied at end range of motion after stabilizing opposite side of Pelvis.

Positive test elicits pain and limited ROM)

• Positive P4 test (leg of patient is flexed at 90 degrees in supine position. Sacrum is stabilized by one hand and axial pressure is applied along the femur by other hand.

Positive test elicits pain in SI joint).

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Exclusion Criteria

• History of Pelvic Fractures and Surgery
• History of metabolic diseases.
• Radiculopathy

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group II	Routinely prescribed exercises	This group will receive Routinely prescribed Exercises with application of TENS
Group I	Core Stabilization exercises	This group will receive Core Stability Exercises with Application of TENS

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)	Post 4 week	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.
Pelvic Girdle Pain Questionnaire (PGPQ)	Post 4 weeks	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).

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Izzat Ali Shah Hospital; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Alam Family Hospital; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan