Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Conditions
Brief summary
The biomechanical characteristics of lumbar paraspinal muscles may give us insight into different lower back dysfunctions in postpartum mothers after cesarean section.
Detailed description
Stiffness and elasticity are two mechanical characteristics of the muscles, whereas relaxation time and creeping are two viscoelastic characteristics. Different studies investigated the mechanical properties of lumbar paraspinal muscles in numerous musculoskeletal conditions, however, no previous studies investigated these characteristics after cesarean section, which is associated with high prevalence of lower back pain when compared with normal delivery.
Interventions
DEVICEMyotonPRO device
It is a valid and reliable device for measuring the muscular mechanical properties
Sponsors
South Valley University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 34 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Women who experienced cesarean section at least for one time * Women Who are free of specific lower back disorders * Women who are below 34 years old and above 20 years old
Exclusion criteria
* Women who experienced normal vaginal birth * Women who complain of a specific lower back disorder * Women who are above 34 years old or below 20 years old * Women who have a body mass index above 30 Kg/m2
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Elasticity, measured by the MyotonPRO device in a relative unit | 6-12 weeks after cesarean section | Muscular Elasticity refers to the muscular ability to return to its original shape after the removal of tensional forces. |
| Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Stiffness, measured by the MyotonPRO device in units of N/m. | 6-12 weeks after cesarean section | muscular stiffness refers to muscle resistance against forces that deform it. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Stress Relaxation Time, measured by the MyotonPRO device in milliseconds | 6-12 weeks after cesarean section | relaxation time is a viscoelastic characteristic of the muscles, it refers to the time taken to return to the original shape after the removal of the deformative forces. |
| Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Creep, measured by the MyotonPRO device in a relative unit | 6-12 weeks after cesarean section | Muscular creep refers to the muscular ability to lengthen when constant stresses applied to it. |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed