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The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of lumbopelvic stabilization exercises on women who have undergone Caesarian sections on: 1) disability using the Modified Oswestry Low Back Disability Index (OSW), 2) pain according to the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), 3) percent change of muscle thickness of the deep abdominals using ultrasound imaging, and 4) perceived improvement using the Global Rating of Change (GROC).
Pregnancy-related low back pain is a very complex problem. Decreased strength and endurance in the trunk and hip muscles have been shown in those with pregnancy-related low back pain. Lumbopelvic stabilization exercises have been shown to decrease pain and disability in those with low back pain. However, there have been very few studies with post-partum women, specifically those who have undergone Caesarian section births.
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of lumbopelvic stabilization exercises on women who have undergone Caesarian sections on: 1) disability using the Modified Oswestry Low Back Disability Index (OSW), 2) pain according to the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), 3) percent change of muscle thickness of the deep abdominals using ultrasound imaging, and 4) perceived improvement using the Global Rating of Change (GROC).
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| stabilization exercises | Experimental | Lumbopelvic stabilization exercises have been shown to decrease pain and disability in those with low back pain. The objective of this exercise program is to recruit and train the primary stabilizing muscles of the spine in order for them to more appropriately support the spine. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Lumbopelvic stabilization exercises | Other | The objective of this exercise program is to recruit and train the primary stabilizing muscles of the spine in order for them to more appropriately support the spine. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire | Low back pain (LBP)-related disability | 4 weeks, 12 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Numeric Pain Rating Scale | Pain intensity | 4 weeks, 12 weeks |
| Ultrasonographic measurements | Thickness of abdominal muscles at rest and with contraction |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Kelli J Brizzolara, PhD | Texas Woman's University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Texas Woman's University | Dallas | Texas | 75235 | United States |
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| 4 weeks, 12 weeks |
| Participant perceived level of improvement | Subjective rating of change in response to treatment using the Global Rating of Change Scale (GROC) | 4 weeks, 12 weeks |