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ISSN: 2251-8215 Sarem Journal of Reproductive Medicine 2019;3(3):105-109
ISSN: 2251-8215 Sarem Journal of Reproductive Medicine 2019;3(3):105-109
Comparison of the Effect of Eight Weeks of Aqua Gymnastics, Kegel, and Combined Exercises on Low Back Pain in Primiparous Pregnant Women
ARTICLE INFO
Article Type
Original ResearchAuthors
Karimzadeh R. (*1)Rahnama N. (2)
(*1) Human Sciences Department, Physical Education & Sport Sciences Faculty, sfahan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
(2) Human Sciences Department, Physical Education & Sport Sciences Faculty, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran
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Article History
Received: August 27, 2017Accepted: April 11, 2019
ePublished: July 6, 2019
ABSTRACT
Aims
As one of the most common postpartum pregnancy complications with a prevalence of 50-90%, low back pain can have disturbing psychiatric effects. The aim of the present study was to investigate the comparison of the effect of eight weeks of aqua gymnastics, kegel, and combined exercises on low back pain in primiparous pregnant women.
Materials & Methods In this semi-experimental study with pre-test post-test design with control group conducted in 2016, 60 primiparous pregnant women aged 25-40 years in the second trimester of pregnancy (45 individuals in 3 experimental groups each conaining 15 and 15 individuals in control group) were selected by purposive sampling method. The first and third groups performed aqua gymnastics and combined exercises at Sarem Hospital and the second group performed kegel exercises on mehrab-e-Esgh Yoga Professional Institute for 8 weeks. The Visual Acuity Scale (VAS) was used in pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed by SPSS 20, using one-way ANOVA and LSD post hoc test.
Findings There was a significant difference between the mean score of pain in the studied groups and the mean scores of low back pain after exercise were significantly decreased in 3 experimental groups, which was a significant decrease in the combined exercise group (p<0.05).
Conclusion Aqua gymnastics, kegel, and combined exercises after 8 weeks are effective in reducing low back pain in primiparous pregnant women, but combined exercises have a more significant effect than aqua gymnastics and kegel exercises
Materials & Methods In this semi-experimental study with pre-test post-test design with control group conducted in 2016, 60 primiparous pregnant women aged 25-40 years in the second trimester of pregnancy (45 individuals in 3 experimental groups each conaining 15 and 15 individuals in control group) were selected by purposive sampling method. The first and third groups performed aqua gymnastics and combined exercises at Sarem Hospital and the second group performed kegel exercises on mehrab-e-Esgh Yoga Professional Institute for 8 weeks. The Visual Acuity Scale (VAS) was used in pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed by SPSS 20, using one-way ANOVA and LSD post hoc test.
Findings There was a significant difference between the mean score of pain in the studied groups and the mean scores of low back pain after exercise were significantly decreased in 3 experimental groups, which was a significant decrease in the combined exercise group (p<0.05).
Conclusion Aqua gymnastics, kegel, and combined exercises after 8 weeks are effective in reducing low back pain in primiparous pregnant women, but combined exercises have a more significant effect than aqua gymnastics and kegel exercises
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[6]Descarreaux M, Normand MC, Laurencelle L, Dugas C. Evaluation of a specific home exercise program for low back pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2002;25(8):497-503.
[7]Sneag DB, Bendo JA. Pregnancy-related low back pain. Orthopedics. 2007;30(10):839-45.
[8]Smith SA, Michel Y. A pilot study on the effects of aquatic exercises on discomforts of pregnancy. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2006;35(3):315-23.
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[12]Granath AB, Hellgren MS, Gunnarsson RK. Water aerobics reduces sick leave due to low back pain during pregnancy. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2006;35(4):465-71.
[13]Parker KM, Smith SA. Aquatic-aerobic exercise as a means of stress reduction during pregnancy. J Perinat Educ. 2003;12(1):6-17.
[14]Young G, Jewell D. Interventions for preventing and treating pelvic and back pain in pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(1):CD001139.
[15]Sarafraz N, Montazeri S, Saadati N, Latifi SM. Effect of glucose ingestion on non-stress test parameters. Iran J Obstet Gynecol Infertil. 2010;13(4):21-5. [Persian]
[16]Sedaghati P, Aghaalinejad H, Arjmand A. The effect of exercise on back pain in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Harakat. 2007;31(31);115-24. [Persian]
[17]Esbati N, Fallah Mohammadi Z, Sadeghpour B. The effect of aquatic therapy on pain, function and time movement of women with mechanical low back pain. J Appl Exerc Physiol. 2009;5(9):7-17. [Persian]
[18]Zand S, Zamani A. The effect of some simple exercises and correct daily activity in prevention of backache in pregnancy period. J Arak Univ Med Sci. 2008;11(3):49-54. [Persian]
[19]Kashanian M, Akbari Z, Alizadeh MH. The effect of exercise on back pain and lordosis in pregnant women. Razi J Med Sci. 2010;16(69):40-5. [Persian]
[20]Intveld E, Cooper S, van Kessel G. The effect of aquatic physiotherapy on low back pain in pregnant women. Int J Aquat Res Educ. 2010;4(2):147-52.
[21]Stuge B, Hilde G, Vøllestad N. Physical therapy for pregnancy-related low back and pelvic pain: A systematic review. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 2003;82(11):983-90.
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[23]Rutkowska E, Łepecka-Klusek C. The role of physical activity in preparing women for pregnancy and delivery in Poland. Health Care Women Int. 2002;23(8):919-23.