Efficacy of muscle energy technique versus core stabilization exercise in the management of postpartum low back pain in women after cesarean section
试验速览
- 阶段
- 3 期
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 72
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Pain, Functional disability with low back pain, Strength And Stability
研究概览
简要总结
Lower back discomfort is frequently experienced by postpartum women, especially those who have had caesarean sections, as a result of postural alterations, changed biomechanics, and weak core muscles. Although there is no data comparing the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique versus Core Stabilization Exercises in post-cesarean populations, both are frequently utilized to address these problems. In order to improve treatment outcomes and guide professional practice, this study compares therapies with an emphasis on pain management, functional disability and core strength as the general postpartum recovery.
Need of the Study – Addressing the high incidence of low back pain following caesarean sections in women requires the investigation. Although widely used, there is not enough data to compare the benefits of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and core stabilization exercises in this particular demographic. Whichever method provides the best pain relief and improves core strength with improved functional disability will be recognized, and this knowledge will improve postpartum rehabilitation results, and direct clinical practice.
Aim – The study aims to compare the effectiveness of Core Stabilization Exercises and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in treating postpartum low back pain in women after Cesarean sections.
Objectives –
1. To evaluate the efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in reducing postpartum low back pain in women after Cesarean section.
2. To evaluate the effectiveness of Core Stabilization Exercises (CSE) in managing postpartum low back pain in women following Cesarean section.
Hypothesis –
- Null Hypothesis (Hâ‚€): There is no significant correlation in pain relief outcomes between Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Core Stabilization Exercises in postpartum women after Cesarean section.
- Alternative Hypothesis (Hâ‚): There is a significant correlation in pain relief outcomes between Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Core Stabilization Exercises in postpartum women after Cesarean section.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- 盲法
- Participant Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25.00 Year(s) 至 40.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- Female
入选标准
- •Postpartum women who have undergone C-section with healed incision without any postoperative complications and are within the postpartum phase (up to 1 year of post-delivery).
- •Age Range: Women between 25- and 40-year-old.
- •Women diagnosed with postpartum low back pain minimum 1 month following Cesarean delivery.
- •Women willing to participate in the study and commit to regular follow-up for the intervention period.
- •No Prior Physiotherapy for Low Back Pain, Women who have not previously undergone MET or Core Stabilization Exercises for postpartum low back pain.
- •Women who have poor core strength and can perform MET and Core Stabilization Exercises.
排除标准
- •Women having low back pain for less than 1 month.
- •Women who have complications during or after Cesarean delivery that would contraindicate physical exercise (e.g., severe hemorrhage, infection, or ongoing complications).
- •Women with pre-existing neurological deficits, spinal surgery, or orthopedic conditions (for example: lumbar stenosis, spondylitis, spondylolisthesis, lumbar radiculopathy, fracture, herniated lumbar disc, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, psychological disorder or physical disability) affecting their ability to perform MET or Core Stabilization Exercises.
- •Women whose low back pain is due to causes unrelated to postpartum changes, such as herniated discs, tumors, or infections.
- •Women currently participating in another study related to postpartum rehabilitation or low back pain.
- •Women unwilling to follow the study protocol or attend follow-up sessions regularly.
结局指标
主要结局
Pain, Functional disability with low back pain, Strength And Stability
时间窗: Baseline assessment - before intervention | Follow up assessment - after 4 sessions till 3 weeks | Final assessment - 12th Day (3rd week)
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Muskaan Kumar
Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences