Effects of Specific Pelvic Stabilization Exercise in Postpartum Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain Women

Effects of Specific Pelvic Stabilization Exercise With Transabdominal Ultrasonography-guided Biofeedback in Postpartum Women Suffering From Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain

Postpartum women with PPGP receiving specific pelvic stabilization exercise training with transabdominal sonography-guided Biofeedback would have better improvements on muscle functions, physical functions, pain, and disability compared to the regular pelvic stabilization exercise group

Inclusion Criteria:

• postpartum : ≥ 3 months
• pregnancy-related pelvic pain
• pain location is located between posterior iliac crest and gluteal fold
• Clinical screening test for pelvic pain :

ASLR : positive and SI joint ≥ 2 (+ symphysis ≥ 1)

Exclusion Criteria:

• lumbar or pelvic surgery
• other causes of pelvic pain (such as fractures)
• Radiculopathy
• other health problems, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, rheumatism , etc
• daily activities limited , unable to complete the experiment
• communication disorders
• mental disorder
• pregnancy
• have been trained in stable muscle strength in the past.