Pregnancy Related, Low Back Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing on pain, function, balance and quality of life in pregnant women with low back pain.
Detailed description
Individuals with pregnancy-related low back pain who present to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of İzmir Menemen State Hospital are identified as the study population. Patients meeting the eligibility criteria will be included in the study.
Interventions
Diaphragmatic breathing exercises will be performed twice a day, completing 3 sets of 10 repetitions, 5 days a week for 6 weeks, as instructed by the researcher physiotherapist.
OTHERInformation brochure
An information brochure on ergonomic strategies for managing low back pain during pregnancy will be provided.
Sponsors
Izmir Katip Celebi University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Over 18 years of age * Pregnancy between 19-29 weeks * Low back pain that started with pregnancy (at least 1 week; no previous history of low back pain) * No treatment for the lumbar region or spine in the last 3 months
Exclusion criteria
* History of cardiovascular disease * Multiple pregnancy * Medical complications (e.g., bleeding, pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, etc.) * Diagnosed cognitive disorders * High-risk pregnancy * History of abdominal and/or thoracic surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Pain Rating Scale | Baseline, 6 weeks | The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) assesses pain severity using a 0-10 scale, where 0 represents no pain and 10 represents the worst pain imaginable. |
| Oswestry Disability Index | Baseline, 6 weeks | A questionnaire measuring disability associated with low back pain. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Timed up and go test | Baseline, 6 weeks | It measures the time required for a person to rise from a chair, walk three meters, turn, walk back to the chair, and sit down. |
| The Single Leg Stance Test | Baseline, 6 weeks | The Single Leg Stand Test will be performed on the dominant leg, with eyes open and closed. |
| Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale | Baseline, 6 weeks | The Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale aims to assess the quality of life of women with a normal pregnancy and consists of 9 items.The total score of the scale ranges from 9 to 45, with lower scores indicating better quality of life. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed