An observational study in Low Back Pain, Mechanical, sponsored by South Valley University. Completed at 1 site in Egypt. Open to female participants aged 20 Years to 34 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-02-07.
Sponsored by South Valley University · Observational
The biomechanical characteristics of lumbar paraspinal muscles may give us insight into different lower back dysfunctions in postpartum mothers after cesarean section.
Stiffness and elasticity are two mechanical characteristics of the muscles, whereas relaxation time and creeping are two viscoelastic characteristics.
Different studies investigated the mechanical properties of lumbar paraspinal muscles in numerous musculoskeletal conditions, however, no previous studies investigated these characteristics after cesarean section, which is associated with high prevalence of lower back pain when compared with normal delivery.
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60 females participated in this research, aged between 20 and 34 years old. They were free of specific lower back disorders. They were recruited from the outpatient clinics of South Valley Hospitals
Exclusion Criteria:
30 mother underwent cesarean section
Device: MyotonPRO device
30 healthy females who were in the control group
Device: MyotonPRO device
It is a valid and reliable device for measuring the muscular mechanical properties
Also known as: Myotonometry
Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Stiffness, measured by the MyotonPRO device in units of N/m.
muscular stiffness refers to muscle resistance against forces that deform it.
Time frame: 6-12 weeks after cesarean section
Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Elasticity, measured by the MyotonPRO device in a relative unit
Muscular Elasticity refers to the muscular ability to return to its original shape after the removal of tensional forces.
Time frame: 6-12 weeks after cesarean section
Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Stress Relaxation Time, measured by the MyotonPRO device in milliseconds
relaxation time is a viscoelastic characteristic of the muscles, it refers to the time taken to return to the original shape after the removal of the deformative forces.
Time frame: 6-12 weeks after cesarean section
Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles Creep, measured by the MyotonPRO device in a relative unit
Muscular creep refers to the muscular ability to lengthen when constant stresses applied to it.
Time frame: 6-12 weeks after cesarean section
Plan to share: No
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