Impact of Spinal Alignment on Pelvic Floor Efficiency
Studieoversigt
Status
Status
Betingelser
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Intervention / Behandling
Detaljeret beskrivelse
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) may extend beyond the pelvic region by inducing myofascial disturbances in anatomically distant structures connected through the myofascial network. Among these, low back pain (LBP) is one of the most frequently reported musculoskeletal conditions associated with PFD. This relationship is thought to arise from lumbopelvic instability and altered coordination of the core musculature. The pelvic floor muscles (PFMs), together with the transversus abdominis, diaphragm, and multifidus, form an integrated stabilizing system that contributes to spinal stability and postural control. Consequently, dysfunction of the transversus abdominis may compromise not only pelvic floor function but also overall lumbopelvic stability. Women with LBP have been shown to exhibit reduced PFM contraction strength despite preserved transversus abdominis activation, suggesting that impaired PFM function may play a more prominent role in the development of LBP than deficits in the abdominal muscles alone. Conversely, inadequate activation or endurance of the transversus abdominis has also been associated with impaired PFM function. Furthermore, altered movement patterns, dysfunctional breathing, and postural deviations can disrupt load transfer through the lumbopelvic region, thereby increasing the risk of PFD.
There is a dearth of knowledge regarding the effect of spinal alignment on pelvic floor efficiency in nulliparous women. This study, therefore, contributes valuable insights into a relatively unexplored area of nulliparous women's health. By assessing the pelvic floor muscles in nulliparous women with different spinal alignment patterns, including lordosis, kyphosis, and scoliosis, this study may enhance the well-being of nulliparous women, provide a more comprehensive approach to health improvement, help protect them from future pelvic floor dysfunction, and broaden the scope of physiotherapy in women's health.
Undersøgelsestype
Undersøgelsestype
Tilmelding (Faktiske)
Tilmelding
Kontakter og lokationer
Studiesteder
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Giza, Egypten
- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
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Deltagelseskriterier
Berettigelseskriterier
Berettigelseskriterier
Aldre berettiget til at studere
- Voksen
Tager imod sunde frivillige
Prøveudtagningsmetode
Studiebefolkning
Beskrivelse
Inclusion Criteria:
- Nulliparous women.
- Their ages will range from 25 to 35 years old.
- Their body mass index (BMI) will not exceed 29.9 Kg/m2.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Female with congenital spinal deformity.
- Female with a history of neuromuscular disease.
- Female Diagnosed with any systemic disease .
- Female with a history of malignancy and/or ongoing treatment.
- Female with a history of urogenital diseases and surgical history.
- Female with previous spinal surgery.
- Female with previous pregnancy .
Studieplan
Hvordan er undersøgelsen tilrettelagt?
Design detaljer
Antal grupper/kohorter
Kohorter og interventioner
Gruppe / kohorteGruppe / kohorte |
Intervention / BehandlingIntervention / Behandling |
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Nulliparous women with thoracolumbar scoliosis
Twenty nulliparous women with thoracolumbar scoliosis.
They will undergo assessment using Formetric analysis and vaginal pressure biofeedback.
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Ingen indgriben
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Nulliparous women with hyperlordosis
Twenty nulliparous women with hyperlordosis.
They will undergo assessment using Formetric analysis and vaginal pressure biofeedback.
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Ingen indgriben
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Nulliparous women with thoracic kyphosis
Twenty nulliparous women with thoracic kyphosis.
They will undergo assessment using Formetric analysis and vaginal pressure biofeedback.
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Ingen indgriben
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Nulliparous women with normal spinal alignment
Twenty nulliparous women with normal spinal alignment.
They will undergo assessment using Formetric analysis and vaginal pressure biofeedback.
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Ingen indgriben
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Hvad måler undersøgelsen?
Primære resultatmål
Primære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Pelvic floor muscle strength
Tidsramme: Baseline
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Pelvic floor muscle strength was measured using vaginal pressure biofeedback (maximum voluntary contraction pressure).
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Baseline
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Sekundære resultatmål
Sekundære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Pelvic floor muscle endurance
Tidsramme: Baseline
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Pelvic floor muscle endurance was assessed using vaginal pressure biofeedback (duration of sustained maximal voluntary contraction).
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Baseline
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Spinal alignment angle
Tidsramme: Baseline
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It was measured using the DIERS Formetric 4D system.
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Baseline
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Pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms
Tidsramme: Baseline
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Total score and domain scores (bladder, bowel, prolapse, and sexual function) were assessed using the Australian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire (APFQ).
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Baseline
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Health-related quality of life
Tidsramme: Baseline
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It was assessed by using Free online SF-12 Health Survey Version 2 (SF-12v2) score calculator.
The SF-12V2 measures eight scales: physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role emotional, and mental health.
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Baseline
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Samarbejdspartnere og efterforskere
Sponsor
Sponsor
Efterforskere
Efterforskere
- Studiestol: Afaf Mohamed Mahmoud Botla, PhD, Professor, Cairo University
- Studieleder: Amira Nagy Abd Ellatief Hamad, PhD, Lecturer, Cairo University
- Studieleder: Amal Abd Elrahman Mohamed Elborady, Assist. Professor, Cairo University
Datoer for undersøgelser
Studer store datoer
Studiestart (Faktiske)
Studiestart
Primær færdiggørelse (Faktiske)
Primær færdiggørelse
Studieafslutning (Faktiske)
Studieafslutning
Datoer for studieregistrering
Først indsendt
Først indsendt
Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier
Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier
Først opslået (Faktiske)
Først opslået
Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler
Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)
Sidste opdatering sendt
Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier
Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier
Sidst verificeret
Sidst verificeret
Mere information
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Yderligere relevante MeSH-vilkår
Andre undersøgelses-id-numre
Andre undersøgelses-id-numre
- P.T.REC/012/005314
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