Acute Effects of Motor Imagery Exercises in Individuals With Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain

Acute Effects of Motor Imagery Exercises in Individuals With Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of single-session motor imagery exercises on pain and motor imagery in individuals with pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be in a singleton, uncomplicated pregnancy.
• Lumbopelvic pain (lower back or pelvic girdle pain) must have begun during pregnancy.
• Be between the 12th and 40th weeks of pregnancy.
• Be capable of understanding motor imagery training and following instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

• A history of chronic lower back pain present before pregnancy and persisting during pregnancy.
• Symptoms of neuropathic lower back pain (e.g., radiculopathy), inflammatory conditions such as tumors, infections, compression fractures, or ankylosing spondylitis that are specific causes of lower back or pelvic pain, a history of previous spinal or pelvic surgery,
• Severe neurological disorders, metabolic disorders, or severe orthopedic conditions,
• Medical restrictions that prevent exercise or maintaining certain positions (e.g., lying on the back).