An interventional study of Pilates excercises, streching and breathing and stretching and breathing in Maternal Fatigue, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-07-05.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The aim of the study is to determine the effect of Pilates exercises on postpartum fatigue, maternal functioning and quality of life.
the effect of Pilates exercises in reducing postpartum fatigue is not well known however in recent study Pilates exercises alone was quantified which was based on home exercises and had a positive effect, it was conducted in primiparas women, there was also possibility of recall bias due to self report nature of data
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the intervention Pilates exercises, streching and breathing exercises is administered under supervision
Other: Pilates excercises, streching and breathing · Other: stretching and breathing
home based exercise program which is streching and breathing.
Other: stretching and breathing
international group receive Pilates exercises, stretching and breathing two times a week (30 min per session) perform 3 to 5 reps of Pilates exercises under supervision
control group guided with stretching and breathing home based program both group till 8 week both groups
postnatal maternal fatigue
The Postnatal Accumulated Fatigue Scale (PAFS) (Tsuchiya et al., 2016) was once used to investigate maternal fatigue and included questions masking the three areas of physical, emotional and cognitive fatigue. The PAFS involves thirteen objects with every coded on a three-point response ranking the place zero = rarely, 1 = sometimes and three = often. Total rankings vary from zero to 39 with greater ratings indicating a greater stage of fatigue. The PAFS consists of questions overlaying three areas of physical, emotional, and cognitive fatigue and has top validity and interior consistency.
Time frame: 8 Week
barkin indexmaternal functioning
The BIMF used to be developed as a multidimensional instrument for measuring maternal functioning in each medical and research settings. It used to be designed in 2010 by way of Barkin et al. This instrument consists of 20 gadgets that cover all factors of maternal functioning, such as self-care, child care, mother-child interaction, household management, psychological well-being, adjustment, and social help.
Time frame: 8 Week
postnatal quality of life
The Maternal Postpartum Quality of Life (MAPP-QOL) instrument consisted of 41 items. The instrument was intended to be completed by mothers during the early postpartum period following hospital discharge. The development of the instrument had two parts (satisfaction and importance) Part 1 queried the participant about her satisfaction with each item (1-6), with 1 = very dissatisfied and 6 =very satisfied. Part 2 queried about her level of importance with each item, 1 = very dissatisfied and 6 = very satisfied. Scores reflect individual values as well as satisfaction, producing a more accurate reflection of QOL.
Time frame: 8 Week
generalized anxiety scale
The 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorders Scale (GAD-7; Spitzer) used to be developed as a screener for generalized anxiousness disease (GAD). The seven objects examine (1) feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge; (2) being in a position to quit or manipulate worrying; (3) stressful tool a whole lot about extraordinary things; (4) bother relaxing; (5) being restless; (6) turning into effortlessly aggravated or irritable; and (7) feeling afraid as if something awful may happen.
Time frame: 8 Week
• Edinburgh postnatal depression scale (EPDS)
The EPDS was once delivered in 1987. When at first conceived, this 10-item self-report questionnaire was once designed for use in women in the postnatal period, for the purposes of clinical practice and research.
Time frame: 8 Week
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