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Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Thoracolumbar Fascia in Pregnant Women
Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Summary
Pregnancy causes the development of biomechanical adaptations in the musculoskeletal system, especially in the lumbopelvic region. In this context, the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) is the most important structure in this region and is an exoskeleton for the muscles of the lumbar region. However, it has not been objectively clarified how the TLF adapts to the changes in the lumbopelvic region during pregnancy. Therefore, the aim of this pilot study is to investigate the trimester-specific biomechanical (stiffness, decrement and tone) and viscoelastic (creep and relaxation time) properties of the TLF, which adapts to the lumbopelvic region changes in pregnant women.
Official title: Investigation of Trimester-Specific Normative Values of Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Thoracolumbar Fascia in Pregnant Women
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
145
Start Date
2022-06-01
Completion Date
2024-01-09
Last Updated
2026-07-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of Thoracolumbar fascia
The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the Thoracolumbar fascia will be measured in the side line position. Measurements will be taken from three different points; L1, L3-4 and L5 level.
Locations (1)
İstanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)