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Comparing the Effects of Lumbar Stability Exercises and Telerehabilitation on Reducing Lumbar Lordotic Angle, Pain, and Disability in Postpartum Women
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2026-05-18
38
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Low back pain is a common symptom worldwide, especially among women during and after pregnancy. This trial evaluates how well telerehabilitation-based lumbar stability exercises compare to on-site lumbar stability exercises in improving lumbar stability and reducing pain in postpartum women. The study aims to facilitate the use of telerehabilitation for home-based rehabilitation programs for postpartum females experiencing low back pain and related disability. Participants are randomly assigned to either Group A, which receives 6 weeks of on-site lumbar stabilization exercises with a therapist, or Group B, which receives 6 weeks of telerehabilitation lumbar stabilization exercises through video sessions and live calls. Both groups participate in 3 sessions per week with warm-up and cool-down periods, progressing through core awareness, core stabilizing exercises, and functional activities over the 6 weeks. Before starting, participants undergo assessments using tools like the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and lumbar lordotic angle (LLA). The same measures are repeated after the 6-week intervention to evaluate changes. The study involves close monitoring of adherence and progress, aiming to improve lumbar stability, reduce pain, and improve function in postpartum women over the course of the trial.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparing the Effects of Lumbar Stability Exercises and Telerehabilitation on Reducing Lumbar Lordotic Angle, Pain, and Disability in Postpartum Women
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female participants 6 weeks up to 12 months postpartum
- Access to internet services and related technologies
- Mild-to-moderate self-reported low back pain lasting at least 2 weeks
- Lumbar lordotic angle measured beyond the normal range of 40 degrees
You will not qualify if you...
- Congenital spine deformities such as scoliosis
- Pelvic prolapse
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants undergo lumbar stabilization exercises either onsite with a therapist or via telerehabilitation. Both groups participate in 3 exercise sessions per week on alternate days over 6 weeks, including warm-up and cool-down periods. Exercises progress weekly from core awareness and activation to core stabilization and functional activities.
3 sessions per week on alternate days
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 44000
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Research Team
A
Ayesha Khan, DPT
H
Hafiz Ali Bin Asim, MS-SPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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