Development & Validation of Pregnancy Specific Pelvic Floor Rehab Protocol

Riphah International University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness

Pelvic Floor Disorder

Pelvic Floor Muscle Training

Pregnancy

Treatments

Other: Pelvic Floor Exercises

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06875778

Sanna

Details and patient eligibility

About

Pelvic Floor Weakness is very common Facing by women during Pregnancy. PFM weakness is recognized as one of the problems encountered in patients with urinary and fecal incontinence which have very negative impact on Quality of life of Patients. This project aims to design, implement, and validate a pelvic floor rehabilitation protocol specifically for pregnant individuals.

Full description

The review of existing literature undergoes the critical need for a pregnancy-specific pelvic floor rehab protocol to address the unique physiological and functional changes experienced during and after pregnancy. While current pelvic floor rehab approaches provide valuable insights, they often lack specific adaptations for the pregnant population, In First Phase of Study the protocol will be developed .The protocol will focus on preventing and managing pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain, which are common during pregnancy. The program will incorporate evidence-based exercises, education, and lifestyle modifications, ensuring it is safe, effective, and adaptable to pregnancy.

In Second Phase it will be validated and Pilot testing will be done.

Enrollment

15 patients

Sex

Female

Ages

18 to 40 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

diagnosed pelvic floor dysfunction. Female participants experience pelvic floor symptoms such as incontinence, pelvic pain, or prolapse.

No previous participation in a structured pelvic floor rehabilitation program within the last six months

Exclusion criteria

Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant during the study period.
Patients with neurological disorders affecting pelvic floor function (e.g., multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Individuals with severe psychiatric conditions that might interfere with participation.
Recent pelvic surgery within the last three months.
Any contraindications to physical therapy or specific exercises included in the rehab program.