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Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) exercise proves to be an effective remedy for postpartum pelvic girdle pain management

Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) exercise proves to be an effective remedy for postpartum pelvic girdle pain management Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) exercise proves to be an effective remedy for postpartum pelvic girdle pain management
Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) exercise proves to be an effective remedy for postpartum pelvic girdle pain management Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) exercise proves to be an effective remedy for postpartum pelvic girdle pain management

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Stabilizing exercises with PFM training found to have more impact on pain, functional disability and range of motion among postpartum women with pelvic girdle pain.

On behalf of a randomized controlled trial recently published in the Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation in the rehabilitation programs of Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) within postpartum women, PFM training plays an important role.


A total of 40 postpartum women from 25–35 years old and 25–29.9 kg/m2 body mass index (BMI) were selected and divided into two groups. Participants of group A obtained local stabilizing exercises, whereas, group B participants obtained PFM training along with stabilizing exercises. Schober test, visual analogue scale (VAS), Kegel perineometer and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were applied to measure trunk ROM, pain, PFM strength and functional disability, respectively.


Both groups exhibited a notable increase in PFM strength and trunk ROM and a considerable decrease in functional disability and pain. Although more significant outcomes were reported in group B compared to group A. This explains PFM training as an essential regimen in PGP management.

Source:

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Article:

Effect of segmental stabilizing exercises augmented by pelvic floor muscles training on women with postpartum pelvic girdle pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Authors:

Abeer M. et al.

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