Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Plantar Fascia, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Pregnant Woman
Conditions
Keywords
pelvic girdle pain, pregnant women, plantar fascia
Brief summary
Pelvic girdle pain is frequently experienced in pregnant women and the mechanism of pelvic girdle pain is not known exactly. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia on pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women.
Interventions
The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be made with the ankle in neutral position and maximum dorsi flexion position.
OTHEREvaluation of navıcular drop
The amount of navicular drop of both feet will be measured
OTHEREvaluation of plantar pressure distrubution
The distribution of foot plantar pressure and the amount of change in the center of gravity will be measured in the free standing position.
Sponsors
Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Pregnant women in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy with pelvic girdle pain * Pregnant women in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy without pelvic girdle pain * First pregnancy * 20-40 years old * Healthy woman without pregnancy
Exclusion criteria
* Participant having any kind of connective tissue disease * Presence of orthopedic or neurological problems in the lower extremities that may cause musculoskeletal disorder and biomechanical alignment deviations * Presence of foot pain that started before pregnancy and lasts for more than 3 months * Presence of lumbar-pelvic pain that started before pregnancy and lasts for more than 3 months * Have had 2 or more births * Presence of multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets etc) * Presence of ankle-ankle fracture and operation history in the last 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia | Baseline Measurements | Measuring of the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia (with MyotonPro, Myoton AS, Tallin, Estonia) in the side lying position. |
| Evaluation of plantar pressure distrubution | Baseline Measurements | Measuring of plantar pressure distrubution (with Tekscan, Boston, MA, USA) in free standing position |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of navicular drop | Baseline Measurements | Measuring of the amount of the navicular drop |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed