The Effects of Posture Correction Exercises and Soft Tissue Mobilization on Reducing Shoulder and Neck Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 40
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
研究概览
简要总结
Breastfeeding, though essential for the nourishment and development of newborns, often imposes significant musculoskeletal strain on mothers, particularly in the neck and shoulder regions. Prolonged static postures, repetitive feeding routines, and improper ergonomic positions contribute to mechanical stress, leading to chronic discomfort or pain during the postpartum period Postnatal women frequently assume awkward positions while nursing, such as forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and spinal flexion, which contribute to musculoskeletal dysfunctions . The cumulative load on the musculoskeletal and fascial systems during breastfeeding leads to muscle imbalances, myofascial tightness, and trigger point development.
详细描述
Current physiotherapy interventions emphasize posture education, ergonomic training, and targeted exercises to mitigate this pain. Posture correction exercises aim to improve alignment, decrease strain on muscles and joints, and enhance motor control in the upper quarter . Soft tissue moblization a manual therapy technique targeting fascial layers, has also shown promising results in improving mobility, reducing trigger point activity, and decreasing referred pain.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20 Years 至 40 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Postpartum period of up to 12 months
排除标准
- •History of trauma or cervical disc pathology
- •Neurological disorders
- •Previous musculoskeletal surgeries
研究组 & 干预措施
Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises
干预措施: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises (Combination Product)
Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization
干预措施: Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization (Combination Product)
结局指标
主要结局
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
时间窗: 6 Month
The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is an 11-point scale used to measure pain intensity, ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable).
Neck Disability Index (NDI)
时间窗: 6 Months
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a questionnaire used to assess how neck pain affects a person's daily life and disability. It consists of 10 items, each scored on a 0-5 scale, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 50. A higher score indicates greater perceived disability due to neck pain
Breastfeeding self efficacy scale
时间窗: 6 months
All items are preceded by the phrase ''I can always'' and rated on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (not at all confident) to 5 (always confident). Total scores range from 14 to 70, with higher scores reflecting more significant levels of breastfeeding self-efficacy
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Muhammad Naveed Babur
Principal Investigator
Superior University