The effect of pelvic floor muscle-strengthening exercises on low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis on randomized clinical trials

Kazeminia, Mohsen; Rajati, Fatemeh; Rajati, Mojgan

doi:10.1007/s10072-022-06430-z

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“…According to a recent survey, 90% of early postpartum women (from postpartum to 21 weeks of age) who do not exercise experience abdominal muscle relaxation, which causes back pain, urinary incontinence, and pelvic girdle pain 55 . On the other hand, pregnant women who participate in regular physical activities relieve physical fatigue, back pain, and pelvic pain and reduce the risk of sleep disorders and depression 56 , 57 . In this study, back pain was positively correlated with postpartum depression, and continuous exercise directly reduced back pain.…”

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Contactless exercise intervention in prenatal and postnatal period during COVID-19 lowers the risk of postpartum depression

Hwang,

Cho,

Hyun

2024

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial adverse impact on the physical and mental health of pregnant and postpartum women, thereby increasing the risk of postpartum depression (PPD). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a continuous contactless exercise intervention in reducing the risk of depression during the prenatal and postnatal periods. The study utilized an interactive contactless exercise program consisting of Pilates movement over a 16-week period, with 8 weeks during pregnancy and 8 weeks after childbirth. Metabolic and psychological factors related to postpartum depression, including pain, stress, and stress-response markers, were analyzed. The results showed that the exercise intervention significantly alleviated postpartum depression by improving pain (Oswestry Disability Index: Non-exercise, 11.4 ± 14.8 versus Exercise, − 63.1 ± 18.4, p < .001) and stress factors (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Non-exercise, 8.8 ± 8.72 versus Exercise, − 37.6 ± 9.13, p < .001; Perceived Stress Scale: Non-exercise, 9.21 ± 9.35 versus Exercise, − 20.7 ± 14.4, p < .001) caused by physical/structural imbalances in postpartum women. Additionally, the intervention improved the metabolic imbalances commonly observed after childbirth, including reductions in triglyceride (Interaction effect, p = .017), insulin (Interaction effect, p = .032), and cortisol levels (Interaction effect, p < .001), which are recognized risk factors for postpartum depression. Taken together, these findings suggest that contactless online exercise interventions can mitigate postpartum depression by addressing metabolic dysregulation that frequently occurs after delivery, especially in situations of social isolation caused by the pandemic.

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Contactless exercise intervention in prenatal and postnatal period during COVID-19 lowers the risk of postpartum depression

Hwang,

Cho,

Hyun

2024

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“…Most pregnant women experience back pain, but spinal rearrangement may not occur within four to ve months after childbirth, or the degree of pain may worsen due to incorrect posture, sitting habits, holding the baby on one side, or overuse of smart devices [18,23] . According to a recent survey, 90% of early postpartum women (from postpartum to 21 weeks of age) who do not exercise experience abdominal muscle relaxation, which causes back pain, urinary incontinence, and pelvic girdle pain [47] . On the other hand, pregnant women who participate in regular physical activities relieve physical fatigue, back pain, and pelvic pain and reduce the risk of sleep disorders and depression [48,49] .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Contactless exercise intervention in prenatal and postnatal period during COVID-19 lowers the risk of postpartum depression

Hwang

Cho

Hyun

2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial adverse impact on the physical and mental health of pregnant and postpartum women, thereby increasing the risk of postpartum depression (PPD). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a continuous contactless exercise intervention in reducing the risk of PPD during the prenatal and postnatal periods. The study utilized a real-time contactless exercise program consisting of Pilates for eight weeks during pregnancy and eight weeks after childbirth. Metabolic and psychological factors related to PPD, including pain, stress, and stress-response markers, were analyzed. The results showed that the exercise intervention significantly alleviated PPD by improving pain and stress factors caused by physical structural imbalances in postpartum women. Additionally, the intervention improved the metabolic imbalances commonly observed after childbirth, including reductions in triglyceride (TG), insulin, leptin, and cortisol levels, which are recognized risk factors for PPD. Taken together, these findings suggest that contactless online exercise interventions can mitigate postpartum depression by addressing metabolic dysregulation that frequently occurs after delivery, especially in situations of social isolation caused by the pandemic.

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The effect of pelvic floor muscle-strengthening exercises on low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis on randomized clinical trials

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Contactless exercise intervention in prenatal and postnatal period during COVID-19 lowers the risk of postpartum depression

Contactless exercise intervention in prenatal and postnatal period during COVID-19 lowers the risk of postpartum depression

Contactless exercise intervention in prenatal and postnatal period during COVID-19 lowers the risk of postpartum depression

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