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Effects of Body Mechanics Training on Shoulder-Back Pain and Breastfeeding Ergonomics in Breastfeeding Mothers

About this trial

Last updated 3 months ago

Study ID

SUMEYYE BALCI

Status

Active not recruiting

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

Accepting

18+ Years

Female

Trial Timing

Ended 2 months ago

What is this trial about?

The research will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial and mothers in the intervention group will receive training on posture correction,breastfeeding positions, and shoulder and back muscle strengthening movements. If you agree to participate in this study, you will first be asked to fill out a form regarding your demographic information and health history.Then, the following scales will be applied to evaluate breastfeeding ergonomics, shoulder-back pain, and musculoskeletal system functions:Demographic and Health Data Form, Breastfeeding Ergonomics Scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for Pain Assessment,Low Back Pain Function Scale, and Neck Disability Indicator Questionnaire. Mothers in the intervention group will receive training on body mechanics including posture awareness,breastfeeding positions, and shoulder and back muscle strengthening movements.The training will be conducted in the hospital and at 6 weeks and 3 months after discharge

What are the participation requirements?

Inclusion Criteria

* Mother should be 18 years of age or older

* Have given birth vaginally

* Mother should be breastfeeding

* Have good general physical health (no health problems),

* Have no physical disabilities

* Have no chronic disease (no circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, etc.)

* Have not received any physical therapy or manual therapy in the last 6 months

* Have no history of chronic pain related to the musculoskeletal system (fibromyalgia, chronic low back or neck pain, etc.)

* Have a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9

* Have a healthy newborn

* Plan to continue breastfeeding during the study period

* Have no past or current health problems that may affect breastfeeding (breast surgery, use of medications that may affect breastfeeding, etc.)

* The most less than primary level education

Exclusion Criteria

* Mothers with any medical history

* Mothers with postural problems (previously diagnosed serious postural disorders such as scoliosis, kyphosis or lordosis)

* Having an orthopedic or neurological disorder diagnosed before or during pregnancy (herniated disc, nerve compression)

* Having had a Caesarean section

* Mothers not wanting to breastfeed

* Mothers not wanting to participate in the study

* Situations where the mother and baby must be separated

* Mothers planning to start a different exercise program during the study