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Effect Of comparsion of Knack Versus Pelvic Floor Muscles Exercise on Muscle Strength And Endurance Among Postpartum Females-Comparative Study.

Effect Of Knack Versus Kegel Exercise On Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength And Endurance Among Postpartum Females- Comparative Study. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/091277
Enrollment
24
Registered
2025-07-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O60-O77- Complications of labor and delivery

Interventions

Intervention1: Kegel Exercise: For 1 and 2 week - In 1 minute 100 contractions then gradually increase to 3 minutes 300 and give rest of 1 minute between 100 contractions. For 3 week - In 4 min 40

Sponsors

Manjiri Desai
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Vaginally delivered primiparous females. 2.Postpartum duration of 4 week to 8 week not participated in any type of exercise during pregnancy. 3.Invite the patients who learned how to correctly perform PFM contractions and with grade 2 muscle strength. 4.Patients who willing to participate. 5.Age 18- 30 years. 6.No previous pelvic surgery: No history of pelvic surgery that could affect muscle strength. 7.Pelvic floor muscle strength Grade 0 to grade 2 on perineometer assessment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Postpartum women who reported with chronic diseases (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic lung disease) 2.perineal tear grade III-IV, 3.subjects with cesarean delivery, 4.postpartum of preterm birth, 5.And complicated pregnancy or delivery. 6.Active urinary or vaginal infection in the past 3 months 7.Pregnancy: Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study. 8.Pelvic Floor Disorders: Diagnosed pelvic floor disorders (e.g., prolapsed, incontinence) requiring medical treatment. 9.Neurological Disorders: Any neurological condition affecting muscle function or coordination. 10.Severe Medical Conditions: Chronic conditions (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory) that could limit exercise participation. 11.Use of Pelvic Floor Devices: Use of vaginal weights or other pelvic devices that could interfere with the study. 12.Subjects who are taking physiotherapy rehabilitation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
PerineometerTimepoint: Pre intervention and post intervention after 4 week of exercise intervation

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
not applicableTimepoint:

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Pradnya Mahajan

Dr. ULhas Patil College of Physiotherapy

ppradz1816@gmail.com09284034348

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026