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The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing on pain, function, balance and quality of life in pregnant women with low back pain.
Individuals with pregnancy-related low back pain who present to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of Ä°zmir Menemen State Hospital are identified as the study population. Patients meeting the eligibility criteria will be included in the study.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Diaphragmatic Breathing Group | Experimental |
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| Control Group | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise | Other | Diaphragmatic breathing exercises will be performed twice a day, completing 3 sets of 10 repetitions, 5 days a week for 6 weeks, as instructed by the researcher physiotherapist. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Numeric Pain Rating Scale | The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) assesses pain severity using a 0-10 scale, where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "the worst pain imaginable." | Baseline, 6 weeks |
| Oswestry Disability Index | A questionnaire measuring disability associated with low back pain. | Baseline, 6 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Timed up and go test | It measures the time required for a person to rise from a chair, walk three meters, turn, walk back to the chair, and sit down. | Baseline, 6 weeks |
| The Single Leg Stance Test |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| İzmir Katip Çelebi University | Izmir | Çigli | 35620 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| Information brochure | Other | An information brochure on ergonomic strategies for managing low back pain during pregnancy will be provided. |
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The Single Leg Stand Test will be performed on the dominant leg, with eyes open and closed.
| Baseline, 6 weeks |
| Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale | The Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale aims to assess the quality of life of women with a normal pregnancy and consists of 9 items.The total score of the scale ranges from 9 to 45, with lower scores indicating better quality of life. | Baseline, 6 weeks |
| ID | Term |
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| D017116 | Low Back Pain |
| ID | Term |
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| D001416 | Back Pain |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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