Pregnancy Related, Pelvic Girdle Pain
Conditions
Keywords
pregnancy, pelvic girdle pain, hydrotherapy, quality of life, physical therapy
Brief summary
This study aimed to address whether a water exercise programme improves pain and quality of life in pregnant patients with Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) compared to a land-based exercise programme and the feasibility of undertaking a large-scale research programme.
Detailed description
This study aimed to address whether a water exercise programme improves pain and quality of life in pregnant patients with Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) compared to a land-based exercise programme and the feasibility of undertaking a large-scale research programme. Twenty-three participants with diagnosed PGP, recruited at St George's Hospital London, were randomised into two groups (water or land exercise). Each group received, four, once-weekly exercise sessions on land or water. Exercise effects on PGP were measured using a variety of outcome measures. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and post four weeks exercise.
Interventions
OTHERwater based exercise
OTHERland based exercise
BEHAVIORALadvice
general advice given to all subjects
Sponsors
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University of Bradford
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
a randomised controlled feasibility study
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Participants were over eighteen years old, over twelve weeks pregnant and able to speak English.
Exclusion criteria
Participants were excluded from the study if they had uncontrolled blood pressure, placenta praevia, pre-eclampsia, obstetric cholestatsis, uncontrolled asthma, unstable respiratory or cardiac conditions, had open skin wounds or MRSA
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pelvic Girdle Pain Questionnaire (PGPQ) | 4 weeks (pre and post intervention) | A score change of 7 was set as a clinically significant difference |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | 4 weeks (pre and post intervention) | score change of 1.5 was set as clinically significant |
| Patient Specific Functional Score (PSFS) | 4 weeks (pre and post intervention) | score change of 1 was set as clinically significant |
| Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR). | 4 weeks (pre and post intervention) | score change of 1 was set as clinically significant |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed