Physiotherapuetic intervention for Postpartum Women

Effect Of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation On Muscle Activity,Incontience, Sexual Function And Quality Of Life Among Postpartum Women - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/11/097721

Enrollment

377

Registered

2025-11-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Pelvic Floor Muscle Stimulator: Pelvic Floor Muscle Stimulator - 4 session per week for 15 mins for 12 weeks Intervention2: Sit on Top Pelvic Floor Stimulator: Sit on Top Pelvic Floor S

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Primiparous Women: Women who have delivered their first child, either through vaginal delivery. 2.Normal vaginal delivery with episiotomy . Postpartum Period: Participants should be within 6 weeks to 6 months postpartum, with PFM strength about moderate contraction(17.6-32.0 mmHg) using periniometer readings . 3.Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Symptoms: Women experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, such as urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction. 4.Age Group: Women aged between 21 and 35 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Cesarean section as a mode of delivery 2.Pre-existing Pelvic Floor Disorders: Women with diagnosed pelvic floor dysfunction prior to pregnancy (e.g., chronic incontinence or pelvic organ prolapsed). 3.Complicated Pregnancy or Delivery women who experienced severe obstetric complications, such as third- or fourth-degree perineal tears, severe postpartum hemorrhage, or emergency surgeries. 4.Medical Conditions Affecting Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Presence of conditions such as neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries) or musculoskeletal disorders that impair pelvic floor function or exercise capability

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the effectiveness of newly designed vaginal rectal stimulator and sit on top pelvic floor stimulator on kegels exercise in improving PFM activity,incontinence,sexual dysfunction and quality of life in postpartum primiparous women. for 8 weeks the assessment will be done after 8 weeks .Timepoint: To evaluate the effectiveness of newly designed vaginal rectal stimulator and sit on top pelvic floor stimulator on kegels exercise in improving PFM activity,incontinence,sexual dysfunction and quality of life in postpartum primiparous women. for 8 weeks the assessment will be done after 8 weeks .	—

Measure

Time frame

To evaluate the effectiveness of newly designed vaginal rectal stimulator and sit on top pelvic floor stimulator on kegels exercise in improving PFM activity,incontinence,sexual dysfunction and quality of life in postpartum primiparous women. for 8 weeks the assessment will be done after 8 weeks .Timepoint: To evaluate the effectiveness of newly designed vaginal rectal stimulator and sit on top pelvic floor stimulator on kegels exercise in improving PFM activity,incontinence,sexual dysfunction and quality of life in postpartum primiparous women. for 8 weeks the assessment will be done after 8 weeks .

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To explore the anxiety & depression associated with pelvis floor dysfunction. posttest values will be assessed after 8 weeks . Measure improvements in body image Investigate changes in core muscle activity for 8 weeksTimepoint: To explore the anxiety & depression associated with pelvis floor dysfunction. posttest values will be assessed after 8 weeks . Measure improvements in body image Investigate changes in core muscle activity for 8 weeks	—

Measure

Time frame

To explore the anxiety & depression associated with pelvis floor dysfunction. posttest values will be assessed after 8 weeks . Measure improvements in body image Investigate changes in core muscle activity for 8 weeksTimepoint: To explore the anxiety & depression associated with pelvis floor dysfunction. posttest values will be assessed after 8 weeks . Measure improvements in body image Investigate changes in core muscle activity for 8 weeks

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrVEENAKIRTHIKA S

FACULTY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY Dr.M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

veena.physio@drmgrdu.ac.in09884224990

Outcome results