Effects of In-Person and Telerehabilitation Lumbar Stability Exercises on Pain, Disability, and Lumbar Curve in Postpartum Women

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.

Comparing the Effects of Lumbar Stability Exercises and Telerehabilitation on Reducing Lumbar Lordotic Angle, Pain, and Disability in Postpartum Women