About this trial
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of single-session motor imagery exercises on pain and motor imagery in individuals with pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Be in a singleton, uncomplicated pregnancy.
Lumbopelvic pain (lower back or pelvic girdle pain) must have begun during pregnancy.
Be between the 12th and 40th weeks of pregnancy.
Be capable of understanding motor imagery training and following instructions.
Disqualifiers
A history of chronic lower back pain present before pregnancy and persisting during pregnancy.
Symptoms of neuropathic lower back pain (e.g., radiculopathy), inflammatory conditions such as tumors, infections, compression fractures, or ankylosing spondylitis that are specific causes of lower back or pelvic pain, a history of previous spinal or pelvic surgery,
Severe neurological disorders, metabolic disorders, or severe orthopedic conditions,
Medical restrictions that prevent exercise or maintaining certain positions (e.g., lying on the back).
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Motor Imagery Exercise
- Placebo Motor Imagery Exercise