RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06536764

Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises During Pregnancy.

Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises on Lumbopelvic Pain and Insomnia During Pregnancy.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

76 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Insomnia Lumbopelvic Pain

Summary

Lumbopelvic pain (LPP) during pregnancy is defined as pregnancy-related low back, or pelvic girdle pain. Pregnancy is a significant time for sleep disruptions as well.PMR involves systematically tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in the body, starting from the feet or hands and progressing through the body. This study aims to evaluate the impact of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises on the alleviation of low back pain and sleeplessness in pregnant women in their pregnancy.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Pregnant females with Age 20-40 years.During second and third trimester with
Uncomplicated pregnancies.Pregnancy related LBP >3 on NPRS \& Insomnia severity index (ISI) >10 score.Posterior lumbopelvic pain

Exclusion Criteria5

Patients with Anterior Lumbopelvic Pain.
Hemodynamically significant heart disease,
Restrictive lung disease,
Incompetent cervix/cerclage,
Multiple gestation at risk for premature labor \& Persistent bleeding.

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Interventions

OTHERProgressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises

Progressive muscle Relaxation exercises will be performed by this group.Advise women to sit in chair. The therapist's voice will then instruct them to contract and release different muscle groups. They will practice tensing a muscle group until they feel the slight contraction and then release it, simultaneously contracting and relaxing all other muscle groups.Practice will progress in the same manner, starting with the muscles in the feet, then the calf, thigh, gluteal muscles, abdomen, chest, hands, forearms, arms, shoulders, neck, face, and finally the forehead muscles .

OTHERConventional Therapy(Hot pack,TENS,Patient Education)

Conventional therapy including hot pack and TENS will be applied for 10 minutes each. Meanwhile, patients will be given education to ease back pain and improve sleep.