Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises During Pregnancy.

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age20-40
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

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 criteria

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

Patients with Anterior Lumbopelvic Pain.

Hemodynamically significant heart disease,

Restrictive lung disease,

Incompetent cervix/cerclage,

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises
  • Conventional Therapy(Hot pack,TENS,Patient Education)

Treatment groups

76 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups