Pelvic Girdle Pain
Conditions
Keywords
Pelvic Girdle Pain, Postpartum women, Exercise Therapy, Orthotic Devices, Physical Therapy
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a pelvic stabilization belt combined with exercise therapy on pelvic girdle pain and mobility in postpartum women. The study will compare combined pelvic stabilization belt and exercise therapy with exercise therapy alone. Pain, functional mobility, and pelvic girdle-related disability will be assessed to determine whether adding a pelvic stabilization belt provides additional benefits for postpartum women experiencing pelvic girdle pain.
Interventions
DEVICEPelvic Stabilization Belt
Participants assigned to the experimental group will use a pelvic stabilization belt in addition to standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks. The belt will be positioned around the pelvic ring at the level of the greater trochanters to provide pelvic compression and support pelvic stability. Participants will be instructed to wear the belt for at least 4 hours per day during functional activities, including walking, standing, household work, and childcare activities.
BEHAVIORALStandard Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Participants in both groups will receive standard pelvic floor physical therapy for 4 weeks. Treatment will include patient education regarding spinal stability, lumbopelvic alignment, posture, ergonomic strategies for breastfeeding, lifting and infant care, gait training, and psychological support. Pelvic floor muscle training will include Kegel exercises performed in supine or seated positions, with 5-10-second contractions, 10-15 repetitions per set, and 3-4 sets per day, emphasizing isolated pelvic floor muscle activation without compensatory abdominal or gluteal contraction.
Sponsors
University of Lahore
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
22 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* • Age between 22-45 years.(Yang et al., 2026) * Postpartum duration of 6 weeks to 6 months after delivery.(Yang et al., 2026) * Postpartum women diagnosed with pelvic girdle pain using diagnostic test P4 and ASLR.(Jafarian et al., 2025) * Presence of pelvic pain affecting functional activities such as walking, standing, or changing position. * Ability to understand instructions and perform basic mobility tasks. * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.(Meah et al., 2020)
Exclusion criteria
* A clinical diagnosis of any mental disorder.(Hirsch et al., 2021) * Severe psychiatric or cognitive disorders affecting compliance with exercise and follow-up.(Jafarian et al., 2025) * Previous spinal surgery or severe lumbar spine pathology that overlaps with pelvic pain presentation.(Gutke et al., 2021) * Rheumatological or inflammatory joint diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis. * Current pregnancy during the study period, due to hormonal and biomechanical changes affecting pelvic stability. * Any condition requiring urgent medical or surgical intervention unrelated to musculoskeletal dysfunction
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pelvic girdle pain | 4 weeks | The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be used to assess pelvic girdle pain intensity. It consists of a 10-cm horizontal line ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Participants will mark the point that best represents their current pain intensity. Higher scores indicate greater pain severity. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed