Postural Correction and Lumbar Stabilization vs MET for Postpartum Pain
Effects of Postural Correction Combined With Lumber Stabilization Exercises Versus Muscle Energy Technique in Post-partum Females
This randomized clinical trial will evaluate the effectiveness of combined postural correction and lumbar stabilization exercises compared with Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in postpartum women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction following cesarean delivery. The study will include women aged 18-45 years who are 12-48 weeks postpartum and meet the specified clinical criteria for sacroiliac joint dysfunction. A total of 82 participants will be randomly allocated into two groups of 41 participants each. The intervention group will receive postural correction and stabilization exercises, while the comparison group will receive Muscle Energy Technique. Treatment will be provided three times per week for four weeks. Pain intensity, functional disability, and pelvic girdle-related pain and activity limitations will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PGQ), respectively. Outcomes will be assessed before and after the intervention to determine the comparative effects of the two physiotherapy approaches.
Descripción general del estudio
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Intervención / Tratamiento
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- No aplica
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Females aged 18-45 years. Postpartum women within the specified postpartum period according to the study protocol.
Participants who have postpartum low back/pelvic musculoskeletal symptoms relevant to the study.
Participants who are medically stable and able to participate in physiotherapy. Participants who are able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Participants willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women with a history of major spinal, pelvic, or lower-limb surgery. Participants with serious spinal pathology, including fracture, malignancy, infection, or severe neurological involvement.
Participants with severe cardiovascular, neurological, or systemic conditions that contraindicate therapeutic exercise or manual therapy.
Participants with acute musculoskeletal injury requiring medical/surgical management.
Participants with pregnancy-related complications requiring specialized medical management.
Participants currently receiving another structured physiotherapy program targeting the same condition.
Participants unable to understand or follow the intervention or outcome-assessment procedures.
Participants who decline or withdraw informed consent.
Plan de estudios
¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Tratamiento
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Único
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Comparador activo: Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
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A physiotherapy-based exercise intervention consisting of postural correction strategies and lumbar stabilization exercises designed to improve postural alignment, trunk stability, and functional outcomes in postpartum females. A manual physiotherapy intervention involving therapist-guided muscle energy techniques to address musculoskeletal dysfunction and improve mobility and functional outcomes in postpartum females. |
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Experimental: Postural Correction and Lumbar
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A physiotherapy-based exercise intervention consisting of postural correction strategies and lumbar stabilization exercises designed to improve postural alignment, trunk stability, and functional outcomes in postpartum females. A manual physiotherapy intervention involving therapist-guided muscle energy techniques to address musculoskeletal dysfunction and improve mobility and functional outcomes in postpartum females. |
¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
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Pain
Periodo de tiempo: 8 weeks
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Pain measured by VAS |
8 weeks
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