Postural Stability
Conditions
Keywords
Kinaesthetic training
Brief summary
The effect of kinaesthetic training on performance and postural stability during pregnancy and 2 weeks postpartum
Detailed description
The effect of kinaesthetic training using pezzi ball for 12 sessions with rate of 3 session per week on postural stability and performance during pregnancy and at the 2-week postpartum follow-up. Postural stability was measured using a balance check board 636-1
Interventions
Proprioceptive training using swiss ball for 12 sessions
Sponsors
Kafrelsheikh University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
The drawing procedure was conducted by a researcher without disclosure to the participants, ensuring unbiased allocation. Moreover, both the assessor and statistician remained blinded throughout the assessment period, unaware of the group assignments.
Intervention model description
45 participants with gestational age below 28 weeks
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
25 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* age between 25 and 30 years a body mass index (BMI) not exceeding 32 kg/m2, low-risk gestation primiparous pregnancy intact sensory motor integration in the lower extremities.
Exclusion criteria
* more than 28 weeks gestation * had chronic disease * multiparous
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change of postural stability | 1 month | By the use of balance check board 636-1 the balance of pregnant women changed significantly which appears in change in the rate of falling |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed