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Osteopathy in Postpartum Lumbopelvic Pain
Sponsor: Halic University
Summary
Postpartum lumbopelvic pain is a common condition after childbirth and may affect pain levels, physical function, daily activities, and quality of life. Conservative treatment options include patient education, exercise, and manual therapy. Although osteopathic manupilative treatment has been shown to improve pain and function in musculoskeletal disorders, limited evidence is available regarding its effects on stress hormone levels and inflammatory biomarkers in women with postpartum lumbopelvic pain. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of osteopathic manupilative treatment on pain, physical function, quality of life, stress hormone levels, and inflammatory biomarkers among women with postpartum lumbopelvic pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: education and core stabilization exercises, education and core stabilization exercises combined with osteopathic manupilative treatment, or education and core stabilization exercises combined with sham osteopathic manupilative treatment. Outcome measures will be assessed before treatment and one week after the final treatment session.
Official title: Effects of Osteopathy on Pain, Function, Quality of Life, Stress Hormones and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Women With Postpartum Lumbopelvic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2026-06-01
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2026-06-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Core Stabilization Exercises
A supervised core stabilization exercise program performed three times per week for six weeks. The program aims to improve trunk muscle function, lumbopelvic stability, and functional capacity.
Patient Education
Participants will receive education regarding postpartum lumbopelvic pain, posture, activity modification, daily life recommendations, and self-management strategies.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment will be administered once every two weeks for a total of four sessions over eight weeks. Treatment will consist of individualized osteopathic manual techniques based on the participant's clinical findings.
Sham Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Sham Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment will be administered once every two weeks for a total of four sessions over eight weeks. Participants will receive a sham procedure designed to mimic treatment without delivering therapeutic osteopathic techniques.
Locations (1)
ANTE SAĞLIK Op. Dr. Bilge Öğütçüoğlu Clinic
Kocaeli, İzmit, Turkey (Türkiye)