Effects of Trunk Stabilization Versus Activation Exercises on Pain and Disability in Postpartum Lumbo-pelvic Pain

Effects of Trunk Stabilization Versus Activation Exercises on Pain and Disability in Postpartum Lumbo-pelvic Pain

To compare the Effects of trunk stabilization versus activation exercises on pain and disability in postpartum lumbo-pelvic pain.

Effects of stabilizing exercises on postpartum pelvic floor muscle function, lumbo-pelvic pain and disability. In results, stability exercises can help women with LPP enhance the function of their PFMs. Pregnancy and childbirth weakens PFMs and disrupts the load-transfer system in the lumbo-pelvic area. The use of PFMs in the right pattern can help these muscles operate better. Local stabilizing muscles are targeted during stabilization exercises, which increase pelvic motor control and stability.

As per researcher knowledge there was limited evidence present on the comparison of trunk stabilization and trunk activation exercises. Therefore, this study was conducted to find the effectiveness of trunk stabilization versus activation exercises on disability and pain in postpartum women with lumbo-pelvic pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 20-40
• Female after postpartum
• Two or more positive posterior provocation test
• Active straight leg raises
• Pain onset during pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Orthopedic or rheumatologic disorders
• Intervertebral disc pathology
• Neoplasm or previuos surgery of spine
• History of fracture.