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Combined Effect of Prenatal Stretching and Kinesiotaping in Pregnant Women With Low Back Pain

5 de maio de 2026 atualizado por: Riphah International University

Combined Effect of Prenatal Stretching and Kinesiotaping on Pain, Mobility and Quality of Life in Pregnant Women With Low Back Pain

Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent complaint during pregnancy, affecting 50-70% of women, especially in the second and third trimesters. Physiological and biomechanical changes such as hormonal relaxation of ligaments, postural shifts, and increased lumbar lordosis contribute to this condition. LBP during pregnancy can significantly limit mobility, reduce daily activity levels, and impair the quality of life. Conservative interventions like prenatal stretching and kinesiotaping are commonly used by physiotherapists. Stretching improves flexibility and reduces musculoskeletal stress, while kinesiotaping offers support, reduces pain perception, and promotes better posture. However, there is limited clinical evidence evaluating their combined effect in pregnant women with LBP.

This study will be randomized controlled trial and will be conducted at Rahim Yar Khan hospital and Hamdani Hospital Rahim Yar khan .Non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used. Inclusion criteria include Gestational age 20 -34 weeks with low back pain and age between 18-35 years .Baseline measurement include pain (measured by using 10 cm Numeric Pain rating scale ) mobility (measured by Schober Test) quality of life( SF36 questionaire). Participant will be randomly assigned to either Group A (stretching exercise and kinesiotaping) and Group B (Stretching exercise ). The total duration of the study will be 6 to 8 weeks. After identifying eligible pregnant women, obtaining informed consent, and recording baseline measurements from both groups intervention period will begin, during which participants will receive prenatal stretching and kinesiotaping. After data collection all data analysis will be performed using SPSS version 21.

Visão geral do estudo

Status

Recrutamento

Condições

Intervenção / Tratamento

Descrição detalhada

Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent complaint during pregnancy, affecting 50-70% of women, especially in the second and third trimesters. Physiological and biomechanical changes such as hormonal relaxation of ligaments, postural shifts, and increased lumbar lordosis contribute to this condition. LBP during pregnancy can significantly limit mobility, reduce daily activity levels, and impair the quality of life. Conservative interventions like prenatal stretching and kinesiotaping are commonly used by physiotherapists. Stretching improves flexibility and reduces musculoskeletal stress, while kinesiotaping offers support, reduces pain perception, and promotes better posture. However, there is limited clinical evidence evaluating their combined effect in pregnant women with LBP.

This study will be randomized controlled trial and will be conducted at Rahim Yar Khan hospital and Hamdani Hospital Rahim Yar khan .Non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used. Inclusion criteria include Gestational age 20 -34 weeks with low back pain and age between 18-35 years .Baseline measurement include pain (measured by using 10 cm Numeric Pain rating scale ) mobility (measured by Schober Test) quality of life( SF36 questionaire). Participant will be randomly assigned to either Group A (stretching exercise and kinesiotaping) and Group B (Stretching exercise ). The total duration of the study will be 6 to 8 weeks. After identifying eligible pregnant women, obtaining informed consent, and recording baseline measurements from both groups intervention period will begin, during which participants will receive prenatal stretching and kinesiotaping. After data collection all data analysis will be performed using SPSS version 21.

Tipo de estudo

Intervencional

Inscrição (Estimado)

34

Estágio

  • Não aplicável

Contactos e Locais

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Contato de estudo

Locais de estudo

  • Paquistão
    • Punjab Province
      • Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab Province, Paquistão, 54000
        • Recrutamento
        • Hmdani hospital , Rahim yar khan hospital
        • Contato:
        • Investigador principal:
          • sharain zaib, MSPT WH

Critérios de participação

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Critérios de elegibilidade

Idades elegíveis para estudo

  • Adulto

Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis

Não

Descrição

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant women with clinically diagnosed low back pain
  • Maternal age between 18-35 years.
  • Gestational age between 20-34 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

  • High-risk pregnancy
  • Skin allergies (contraindicating kinesiotaping)
  • Previous spinal surgeries

Plano de estudo

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Como o estudo é projetado?

Detalhes do projeto

  • Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
  • Alocação: Randomizado
  • Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição Paralela
  • Mascaramento: Dobro

Armas e Intervenções

Grupo de Participantes / Braço
Intervenção / Tratamento
Experimental: stretching exercises and kinisiotaping

• Participants in Group A will receive a combined intervention of:

  1. Prenatal Stretching Exercises: Performed under supervision three times per week. Each session will last approximately 30 minutes, focusing on lumbar and pelvic flexibility and relieving low back pain.
  2. Kinesiotaping: Applied to the lumbar region by a certified professional using standard kinesiotaping techniques. The tape will remain in place for 3 to 5 days and will be reapplied regularly for the entire 4 to 6-week intervention period.
Outro: Stretching exercises and kinisiotaping

Participants in Group A will receive a combined intervention of:

Prenatal Stretching Exercises: Performed under supervision three times per week. Each session will last approximately 30 minutes, focusing on lumbar and pelvic flexibility and relieving low back pain.

Kinesiotaping: Applied to the lumbar region by a certified professional using standard kinesiotaping techniques. The tape will remain in place for 3 to 5 days and will be reapplied regularly for the entire 4 to 6-week intervention period.
Comparador Ativo: stretching exercises

• Participants in Group B will receive only prenatal stretching exercises, performed under the same protocol as Group A:

o Three sessions per week, each of 30 minutes, targeting lumbar and pelvic muscles.

During the intervention period, participants in both groups will be monitored regularly to ensure adherence to the treatment protocol and to identify any adverse effects or complications.

At the end of the intervention period (4 to 6 weeks), all participants will undergo a post-intervention assessment using the same tools:
Outro: Stretching exercises

• Participants in Group B will receive only prenatal stretching exercises

o Three sessions per week, each of 30 minutes, targeting lumbar and pelvic muscles.

During the intervention period, participants in both groups will be monitored regularly to ensure adherence to the treatment protocol and to identify any adverse effects or complications.

At the end of the intervention period (4 to 6 weeks), all participants will undergo a post-intervention assessment using the same tools:

O que o estudo está medindo?

Medidas de resultados primários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Numeric rating scale
Prazo: 6 weeks
Numeric rating scale is a simple and reliable tool commonly used to assess pain intensity, including low back pain. It consists of a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates "no pain" and 10 represents the "worst imaginable pain." Patients are asked to select a number that best reflects the severity of their pain. NRS is frequently used in clinical settings to evaluate back pain due to its ease of use, quick administration, and applicability in both acute and chronic conditions. It helps healthcare providers monitor pain progression and treatment effectiveness
6 weeks
Schober test
Prazo: 6 weeks
this test is used to check the mobility
6 weeks
SF 36 health survey
Prazo: 6 weeks
The SF-36 is a validated, self-administered questionnaire designed to assess health-related quality of life across eight domains, including physical functioning, role limitations, pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, emotional well-being, and mental health. Each domain is scored on a scale from 0 to 100, with higher scores reflecting better perceived health status. It is extensively used in clinical research and healthcare evaluations due to its reliability and broad applicability
6 weeks

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Patrocinador

Riphah International University

Investigadores

  • Investigador principal: Masooma Saleem, MSPT WH, Riphah International University

Publicações e links úteis

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Publicações Gerais

  • Maia LB, Amarante LG, Vitorino DFM, Mascarenhas RO, Lacerda ACR, Lourenço BM, et al. Effectiveness of conservative therapy on pain, disability and quality of life for low back pain in pregnancy: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. 2021;25(6):676-87.
  • Barbier M, Blanc J, Faust C, Baumstarck K, Ranque-Garnier S, Bretelle F. Standardized Stretching Postural postures to treat low-back pain in pregnancy: the GEMALODO randomized clinical trial. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. 2023;5(10):101087.
  • Xue X, Chen Y, Mao X, Tu H, Yang X, Deng Z, et al. Effect of kinesio taping on low back pain during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2021;21(1):712.
  • Xue X, Yang X, Deng Z, Chen Y, Mao X, Tu H, et al. Effect of Kinesio taping on Pregnancy-related low back pain: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS ONE. 2022;17(1):e0261766.
  • Nelson NL. Kinesio taping for chronic low back pain: A systematic review. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2016;20(3):672-81.

Datas de registro do estudo

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Datas Principais do Estudo

Início do estudo (Real)

31 de agosto de 2025

Conclusão Primária (Estimado)

30 de setembro de 2026

Conclusão do estudo (Estimado)

30 de setembro de 2026

Datas de inscrição no estudo

Enviado pela primeira vez

5 de maio de 2026

Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ

5 de maio de 2026

Primeira postagem (Real)

11 de maio de 2026

Atualizações de registro de estudo

Última Atualização Postada (Real)

11 de maio de 2026

Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade

5 de maio de 2026

Última verificação

1 de maio de 2026

Mais Informações

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Outros números de identificação do estudo

  • Riphah/G-III/RCR&AHS/B45-069

Plano para dados de participantes individuais (IPD)

Planeja compartilhar dados de participantes individuais (IPD)?

NÃO

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Estuda um medicamento regulamentado pela FDA dos EUA

Não

Estuda um produto de dispositivo regulamentado pela FDA dos EUA

Não

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