Effect of Foot Manipulation on Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain: A Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to investigate if the research process to evaluate the effect of foot manipulation on pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) is feasible.

Methods

A randomized, single-blind (patients and evaluators) pilot trial was performed to compare foot manipulation to a comparative group at 6-weekly treatment sessions at 5 physiotherapy outpatient clinics in Skaraborg primary care (Skövde, Sweden). Women at 12 to 31 weeks of pregnancy with well-defined PPGP (n = 97) and joint dysfunction or decreased range of movement in the feet were included. Women with a twin pregnancy, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or other serious diseases and those who had previous foot manipulation were excluded. Visual analog scale scores were recorded before

SUBMITTER: Melkersson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5659811 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature