Effect of segmental stabilizing exercises augmented by pelvic floor muscles training on women with postpartum pelvic girdle pain: A randomized controlled trial

Six Weeks Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Training in Obese Postpartum Women With Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…Previous studies (Anderson & Bliven, 2017;ElDeeb et al, 2019;Kuvačic ´et al, 2018;Stuge et al, 2004) reported consistent effects of general and stabilization exercises on NPRS, FABQ, and MODQ. However, the results are inconsistent with Mens et al (2000), who noted that implementing stabilization exercise that included the diagonal trunk muscles using videotape did not produce statistically significant improvement in pain and observed general health.…”

“…Moreover, When fearavoidance beliefs are addressed in treatments, patients with eminent fear-avoidance beliefs are more able to improve than when these beliefs are disregarded (Wertli et al, 2014). Accordingly, any intervention that considers the body's wellbeing, such as integrative exercises (Anderson & Bliven, 2017;ElDeeb et al, 2019;Iacono et al, 2014;Stuge et al, 2004) can have a significant effect not only on the pain and disability but also on the emotions.…”

A rehabilitation programme focussing on pelvic floor muscle training for persistent lumbopelvic pain after childbirth: A randomized controlled trial

“…Some researchers have therefore proposed that, rather than being a single entity, PGP disorders include a number of sub-groups with different underlying pain mechanisms. These authors suggest that only those women with lumbopelvic pain who have a positive active straight-leg raise test would benefit from the exercises that target deep abdominal musculature ( 4 , 7 ). Nevertheless, in clinical practice for lumbopelvic pain, contraction of the TrAM is emphasized.…”

“…Stabilization exercises that include dynamically controlling the lumbar segments and pelvic joints have been shown to result in functional improvement in patients with lumbopelvic pain ( 7 ). Different treatments have been used, including drugs, specific exercises, shortwave therapy, ultrasound, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, corsets, acupuncture and massage ( 2 ).…”

“…Although several studies have shown that correct PFM contractions cause co-contractions of the abdominal muscles ( 8 , 9 ), to date, studies of exercise programmes for treatment of lumbopelvic pain have shown mixed findings and there is insufficient evidence to guide clinical practice in this area. There was also variability across existing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the components of programmes, modes of delivery, follow-up times and outcome measures ( 3 , 4 , 7 ). It is therefore not known whether PFM training works well alone, or in combination with other therapies.…”