Effect of Pelvic Proprioception Training on Low Back Pain and Functional Mobility in Multiparous women : A Randomized Controlled Trial
Description
This dataset contains anonymized clinical data collected from a randomized controlled trial conducted to evaluate the effect of pelvic proprioception training on low back pain and functional mobility in multiparous women with chronic low back pain. A total of 50 participants were initially recruited using simple random sampling, out of which 44 participants completed the study after accounting for dropouts. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups: an experimental group (pelvic proprioception training with conventional physiotherapy) and a control group (conventional physiotherapy only). Baseline and post-intervention data were collected over a two-week intervention period. The dataset includes demographic variables (age, body mass index, obstetric score), group allocation, and outcome measures assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain intensity and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for functional mobility. All measurements were recorded at baseline (pre-test) and after completion of the intervention (post-test). The dataset is intended for reproducibility, secondary analysis, and comparison of conservative physiotherapy interventions in multiparous women with chronic low back pain. Eligible participants were multiparous women aged above 18 years with chronic low back pain persisting for more than six months postpartum. Participants were recruited from physiotherapy outpatient departments after obtaining written informed consent. Baseline assessment included demographic details, obstetric history, pain intensity measured using NPRS, and functional disability assessed using ODI. Following baseline assessment, participants were randomized into either the experimental or control group using a lottery method. The control group received conventional physiotherapy exercises, while the experimental group received pelvic proprioception training along with conventional exercises. Post-intervention assessments using the same outcome measures were conducted after two weeks.
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Steps to reproduce
To reproduce the findings of this randomized controlled trial, researchers should begin by identifying participants in the dataset based on group allocation variables, categorizing them into the experimental group (pelvic proprioception training with conventional physiotherapy) and the control group (conventional physiotherapy alone). Demographic variables such as age, body mass index, and obstetric score should be reviewed to ensure baseline comparability between groups. Baseline assessment data should be analyzed first. Pain intensity must be evaluated using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and functional disability should be assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). These baseline values represent pre-intervention measurements taken prior to the commencement of the treatment protocol. The intervention phase should then be replicated conceptually as described in the protocol. The control group received conventional physiotherapy exercises including spinal hyperextension, prone on elbows, pelvic tilt, partial curls, and abdominal isometric exercises, performed three sessions per week for two weeks. The experimental group received pelvic proprioception training, including pelvic floor muscle contractions, pelvic tilts, partial curls, and diagonal curls, along with conventional exercises. Exercise repetitions and progression followed the week-wise protocol specified in the methodology. Post-intervention data collection should be analyzed next. NPRS and ODI scores recorded after two weeks of intervention should be used as post-test values. Researchers should calculate change scores by subtracting pre-test values from post-test values for both outcome measures to assess improvement in pain and functional mobility. For statistical analysis, within-group comparisons should be conducted to evaluate pre- and post-intervention differences using paired statistical tests. Between-group comparisons should then be performed using post-intervention scores or mean change scores to determine the effectiveness of pelvic proprioception training relative to conventional physiotherapy alone. Statistical significance should be set at a p-value of less than 0.05. The dataset structure allows replication of all analyses described in the original study, including baseline comparison, intervention effect analysis, and outcome comparison between groups.
Institutions
- Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj UniversityUttar Pradesh, Kanpur