Back motion after baby: C-Section vs. vaginal birth compared

NCT ID NCT05538325

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 66 women between 6 and 12 weeks after giving birth to measure how well their lower backs could bend, twist, and lean. The goal was to see if there were differences in back movement between women who had a cesarean section and those who had a vaginal birth. The researchers used motion sensors to get precise measurements.

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Study facts

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Participants

66 people

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Started

Jun 2021

Finished

Aug 2023

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

66 women participated in this study. They were recruited from the Woman and Child Hospital of South Valley University, located in Qena governorate, Egypt.

Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. All women either primiparous or multiparous have not had anaesthesia (epidural, spinal, or general) for at least one year prior to the last obstetric anaesthesia. 2. Their ages ranged from 18 to 35 years. 3. Participants were assessed between the 6th week to the 12th week postnatal. 4. All participants were able to continue all assessment procedures. 5. They might have a mild or moderate myofascial LBP Exclusion Criteria: 1. Women who were below 18 years old or above 35 years. 2. Women who did not continue all assessment procedures. 3. Women who had a severe myofascial LBP or any specific low back conditions.

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  • Faculty of physical therapy, South Valley University

    Qina, Qena Governorate, 83523, Egypt