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This study aims to investigate the effects of Pilates for postnatal women with Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP).
Low back pain (LBP) is of high prevalence among adults, which can be related to factors such as sedentary lifestyle, being overweight or work conditions.
Non-specific LBP (NSLBP) is defined as pain in the lower back region that cannot be attributed to a recognizable, specific pathology such as infection, fracture, or nerve root compression.
Pilates exercises focus on improving core stability, flexibility, posture, and body awareness through controlled, precise movements. The integration of breathing techniques and concentration enhances the mind-body connection, which can contribute to pain reduction and functional improvement. For individuals with LBP, Pilates has been shown to improve strength and flexibility, reduce pain intensity, and enhance overall physical function, making it a promising intervention for managing musculoskeletal disorders.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Group (A) (Study group): | Experimental | Patients will do a comprehensive exercise consisting of a home exercise program (bridges, bridge with leg extension (bridge dog), back extensions, spine twist, and child's pose), a Pilates program, and oral paracetamol as needed for pain relief. |
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| Group (B) (Control group) | Active Comparator | Patients will perform a home-based exercise program consisting solely of postural correction exercises. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Pilates program + Home exercise program | Other | Patients will do a comprehensive exercise consisting of a home exercise program (bridges, bridge with leg extension (bridge dog), back extensions, spine twist, and child's pose), a Pilates program, and oral paracetamol as needed for pain relief. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Pain Intensity | Pain Intensity will be assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS). VAS (0 represents "no pain" while 10 represents "the worst pain imaginable"). | 3 months post-procedure |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Assessment of pain pressure threshold | Pain pressure threshold (PPT) will be determined using a handheld electronic pressure algometer with a 1 cm2 probe area with an increasing of the pressure rate of 20 Kpa/s. The pressure algometer consists of a "pistol" handle and a rod with a pressure-sensitive gauge strain at the tip. | 3 months post-procedure |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Postnatal Women
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Eman M Elsheikh, MBBCH | Contact | 00201009094244 | emanelshiekh858@gmail.com |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Kafrelsheikh University (Faculty of Physical Therapy) | Recruiting | Kafr ash Shaykh | Kafrelsheikh | 33516 | Egypt |
The data will be available upon a reasonable request from the corresponding author after the end of study for one year.
After the end of study for one year.
The data will be available upon a reasonable request from the corresponding author.
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| 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 |
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| Home exercise program | Other | Patients will perform a home-based exercise program consisting solely of postural correction exercises. |
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| Assessment of functional disability | Oswestry Disability Index will be used to assess functional disability. It is a self-assessing questionnaire for low back pain, which includes 10 items; each contains six levels of answers ranging from 0-5. Its items include pain intensity, personal care, lifting objects, walking, sitting, standing, sleeping, sex life, social life, and travelling. A total score is calculated, divided by 50, and multiplied by 100. It ranges from 0% indicating no disability to 100% indicating complete disability. | 3 months post-procedure |
| Assessment of the quality of life | Quality of life (QOL) will be assessed using SF-36 Questionnaire. SF-36 questionnaire consists of thirty-six questions measuring PH components (physical function, role physic, bodily pain, general health and MH components (vitality, social functioning, role emotion, general mental health). The response for each item was scored from 0-100, and the mean score of each domain was calculated. Lower score implied poor QoL, whereas higher score indicated excellent QoL. | 3 months post-procedure |
| D013568 |
| Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |