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Exercise-Based Sensorimotor Physiotherapy for Postpartum Pelvic Health and Functional Recovery

9. Juli 2026 aktualisiert von: Özge BAYKAN ÇOPUROĞLU

Effects of a 12-Week Exercise-Based Sensorimotor Physiotherapy Program on Postpartum Pelvic Health and Functional Recovery: A Stratified Randomized Controlled Trial

This study evaluated whether a 12-week exercise-based sensorimotor physiotherapy program could improve pelvic health and functional recovery in postpartum women. Participants were women aged 18-40 years who were between 6 weeks and 6 months after a singleton delivery. They were randomly assigned to either a sensorimotor physiotherapy group or a control group. The physiotherapy group received supervised exercises targeting pelvic floor activation, lumbopelvic motor control, sensory re-education, proprioceptive training, functional stabilization, and biofeedback-assisted training. The control group received standard postpartum education and home advice.

The main outcomes were pelvic motor control and perineal sensory function. Other outcomes included pelvic floor muscle strength, urinary symptoms, pelvic distress, core endurance, postural stability, pain intensity, and health-related quality of life. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24. The study aimed to determine whether structured sensorimotor physiotherapy provides greater benefits than standard postpartum advice and whether recovery patterns differ according to vaginal or cesarean delivery.

Studienübersicht

Status

Abgeschlossen

Bedingungen

Intervention / Behandlung

Detaillierte Beschreibung

This was a prospective, single-center, assessor-blinded, stratified, parallel-group randomized controlled trial conducted in postpartum women. The study was designed to evaluate the effects of a structured 12-week exercise-based sensorimotor physiotherapy program on postpartum pelvic health, lumbopelvic motor control, sensory function, and functional recovery.

Eligible postpartum women were stratified according to delivery mode, vaginal delivery or cesarean delivery, and then randomly allocated to either the Sensorimotor Physiotherapy Group or the Control Group. The intervention group received supervised individual physiotherapy sessions twice weekly for 12 weeks, together with a structured home exercise program. The intervention included pelvic floor activation, lumbopelvic motor control training, proprioceptive exercises, sensory re-education, functional stabilization, and surface electromyography-assisted biofeedback. The control group received standard postpartum education and general home advice.

Outcome assessments were performed at baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24 by blinded assessors. The primary focus was to determine whether the sensorimotor physiotherapy program improved pelvic motor control and perineal sensory function compared with standard postpartum advice. Secondary outcomes were used to evaluate broader functional and patient-reported recovery, including pelvic floor strength, urinary symptoms, pelvic distress, core endurance, postural stability, pain intensity, and health-related quality of life. Delivery mode was examined as an exploratory factor that could influence recovery patterns.

Studientyp

Interventionell

Einschreibung (Tatsächlich)

160

Phase

  • Unzutreffend

Kontakte und Standorte

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Studienorte

    • Kayseri
      • Kayseri, Kayseri, Türkei (türkiye), 38130
        • Kayseri University

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Zulassungskriterien

Studienberechtigtes Alter

  • Erwachsene

Akzeptiert gesunde Freiwillige

Nein

Beschreibung

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women aged 18-40 years.
  • Postpartum women between 6 weeks and 6 months after delivery.
  • Singleton delivery.
  • Vaginal delivery or cesarean delivery.
  • Ability to understand and perform the required assessment procedures.
  • Ability to participate in the exercise-based intervention procedures.
  • Provision of written informed consent before enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Third- or fourth-degree perineal tears.
  • Pelvic organ prolapse stage II or higher according to the POP-Q classification.
  • Active urinary tract infection or genital infection.
  • Previous pelvic or abdominal surgery unrelated to cesarean delivery.
  • Neurological conditions affecting lumbopelvic motor control.
  • Musculoskeletal conditions affecting lumbopelvic motor control.
  • Chronic pelvic pain syndromes.
  • Psychiatric disorders limiting participation.
  • Participation in structured physiotherapy or pelvic rehabilitation within the preceding 6 months.

Studienplan

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Wie ist die Studie aufgebaut?

Designdetails

  • Hauptzweck: Behandlung
  • Zuteilung: Zufällig
  • Interventionsmodell: Parallele Zuordnung
  • Maskierung: Single

Waffen und Interventionen

Teilnehmergruppe / Arm
Intervention / Behandlung
Experimental: Exercise-Based Sensorimotor Physiotherapy Program
A 12-week physiotherapist-led exercise-based sensorimotor physiotherapy program delivered individually twice weekly for approximately 45 minutes per session. The program included pelvic floor activation, diaphragmatic breathing, lumbopelvic motor control training, abdominal-pelvic floor synergy exercises, proprioceptive stimulation, tactile discrimination tasks, sensory re-education, functional stabilization, task-specific training, and surface electromyography-assisted biofeedback. Participants also completed a structured home exercise program for 15-20 minutes per day, five days per week.
A 12-week physiotherapist-led exercise-based sensorimotor physiotherapy program delivered individually twice weekly for approximately 45 minutes per session. The program included pelvic floor activation, diaphragmatic breathing, lumbopelvic motor control training, abdominal-pelvic floor synergy exercises, proprioceptive training, tactile discrimination tasks, sensory re-education, functional stabilization, task-specific training, and surface electromyography-assisted biofeedback. Participants also completed a structured home exercise program for 15-20 minutes per day, five days per week.
Andere Namen:
  • Sensorimotor Physiotherapy
Sonstiges: Standard Postpartum Education and Home Advice
A standard postpartum education and home advice program including information on postpartum anatomy, posture correction, bladder care, and general pelvic floor exercises. Participants received a printed home exercise leaflet and two telephone contacts at weeks 4 and 8 to encourage continuation of general advice. No supervised physiotherapy, individualized exercise progression, biofeedback, or structured sensorimotor training was provided.
A standard postpartum education and home advice program including information on postpartum anatomy, posture correction, bladder care, and general pelvic floor exercises. Participants received a printed home exercise leaflet and two telephone contacts at weeks 4 and 8 to encourage continuation of general advice. No supervised physiotherapy, individualized exercise progression, biofeedback, or structured sensorimotor training was provided.
Andere Namen:
  • Standard Postpartum Advice

Was misst die Studie?

Primäre Ergebnismessungen

Ergebnis Maßnahme
Maßnahmenbeschreibung
Zeitfenster
Change in Pelvic Motor Control Composite Score
Zeitfenster: Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Pelvic motor control was assessed using the Pelvic Motor Control Composite Score, an experimental composite index derived from surface electromyography-based parameters including normalized root mean square amplitude, onset latency, relaxation time, and contraction intermittency. Higher scores indicate better lumbopelvic motor control.
Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Change in Perineal Sensory Function
Zeitfenster: Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Perineal sensory function was assessed using pressure detection threshold measured with a calibrated handheld algometer and two-point discrimination measured with a precision caliper. Lower values indicate better sensory responsiveness and tactile discrimination.
Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24

Sekundäre Ergebnismessungen

Ergebnis Maßnahme
Maßnahmenbeschreibung
Zeitfenster
Change in Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength
Zeitfenster: Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Pelvic floor muscle strength was assessed using the Modified Oxford Scale and the PERFECT scheme. Higher scores indicate greater pelvic floor muscle strength and function.
Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Change in Urinary Incontinence Severity
Zeitfenster: Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Urinary incontinence severity was assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form. Higher scores indicate greater urinary incontinence severity.
Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Change in Pelvic Floor Distress
Zeitfenster: Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Pelvic floor-related distress was assessed using the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20. Higher scores indicate greater pelvic floor symptom-related distress.
Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Change in Pelvic Floor Impact on Daily Function
Zeitfenster: Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
The functional impact of pelvic floor symptoms was assessed using the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire-7. Higher scores indicate greater negative impact of pelvic floor symptoms on daily activities and quality of life.
Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Change in Core Endurance
Zeitfenster: Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Core endurance was assessed using prone plank and side plank duration. Longer duration indicates better core endurance.
Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Change in Postural Stability
Zeitfenster: Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Postural stability was assessed using center-of-pressure displacement during stabilometry. Lower center-of-pressure displacement or sway area indicates better postural stability.
Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Change in Pain Intensity
Zeitfenster: Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Pain intensity was assessed using a 0-10 visual analogue scale. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Change in Health-Related Quality of Life
Zeitfenster: Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24
Health-related quality of life was assessed using the 12-item Short Form Health Survey version 2. Higher scores indicate better perceived health-related quality of life.
Baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24

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Sponsor

Ermittler

  • Studienstuhl: Özge Çopuroğlu, Kayseri University

Studienaufzeichnungsdaten

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Haupttermine studieren

Studienbeginn (Tatsächlich)

1. März 2024

Primärer Abschluss (Tatsächlich)

1. Dezember 2025

Studienabschluss (Tatsächlich)

1. März 2026

Studienanmeldedaten

Zuerst eingereicht

9. Juli 2026

Zuerst eingereicht, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt hat

9. Juli 2026

Zuerst gepostet (Tatsächlich)

14. Juli 2026

Studienaufzeichnungsaktualisierungen

Letztes Update gepostet (Tatsächlich)

14. Juli 2026

Letztes eingereichtes Update, das die QC-Kriterien erfüllt

9. Juli 2026

Zuletzt verifiziert

1. Juli 2026

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Andere Studien-ID-Nummern

  • KayseriUniversity111

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