Comparison of Static and Dynamic Core Stability Exercises on Pain and Disability in Postpartum Back Pain
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Back Pain
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Enrollment
- 31
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Oswestry disability index
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
To compare the effects of static exercises with dynamic core stability on pain and disability in postpartum back pain.
Detailed Description
The study comprised 28 participants. The individuals were subdivided into binary groups, group A performed static exercises and group B performed dynamic exercises including swiss ball, each containing 14 subjects. Baseline treatment (Hot pack, TENS and posture correction) to both groups was given along with core stability exercises. Core stability exercises were performed on both group for 4 weeks. The pretreatment and post treatment tests are measured using the scale VAS (visual analog scale) and Oswestry disability index questionnaire. Both groups have shown the improvement in postpartum lumber pain and an improved in daily life activities. But swiss ball exercises have more significant improvement on pain and disability in patients having postpartum lumber pain.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age groups of 18 to 35
- •Pain more than 4/10 on VAS
- •Without referred pain to lower limbs
- •Women with normal delivery
Exclusion Criteria
- •Nulliparous women
- •Osteoporosis and OA
- •Systemic arterial hypertension
- •Hypersensitivity to electrical modalities
- •Any fracture (spine, rib) or injury
- •Any abdominal surgery
- •Any other general ailment
- •Vertebral or disc pathologies
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Oswestry disability index
Time Frame: 4th week
Oswestry disability index (ODI) is used to measure disability. A score of 0-20 reflects minimal disability, 21-40 moderate disability, 41-60 severe disability, 61-80 crippled, and 81-100 bed-bound.
visual analog scale
Time Frame: 4th week
Visual analog scale (VAS) is usd to measure pain intensity. The findings suggested that 100-mm VAS ratings of 0 to 4 mm can be considered no pain; 5 to 44 mm, mild pain; 45 to 74 mm, moderate pain; and 75 to 100 mm, severe pain.