Tag: postnatal

Comparing the effectiveness of laser therapy with pelvic floor strengthening exercises and interferential therapy in reducing postpartum low back pain

Jenifer Augustina S., Kamalakannan M, Dhanusia S, Bharathi Ravichandran

Jenifer Augustina S., Kamalakannan M, Dhanusia S, Bharathi Ravichandran – Comparing the effectiveness of laser therapy with pelvic floor strengthening exercises and interferential therapy in reducing postpartum low back pain –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(5); 432-435

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG020C9HJ7

Abstract Background. Postpartum low back pain is a common discomfort reported by women, which has a multifactorial etiology. Physical therapy during and after pregnancy helps to resolve various pregnancy-related and postpartum discomforts, impacting the daily activities of the mother. Objective. The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of laser therapy with pelvic floor strengthening exercises and interferential therapy in reducing postpartum low back pain. Methodology. This study involved 30 individuals selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and they were randomly allotted to two groups receiving the two physiotherapy interventions. Application of hot packs was advised to both groups. NPRS and Oswestry Disability Index were used to analyse the effect of the interventions by comparing the severity of the symptoms associated with postpartum low back pain before and after receiving the allotted treatment for 4 weeks. Results. Significant differences in NPRS and ODI were noted in both groups, indicating the efficiency of both laser therapy with exercises and IFT. However, laser therapy with exercises was more effective in reducing the pain and preventing further pain in comparison to IFT. Conclusion. The conclusion of this study states that both laser with exercises and IFT reduced the severity of pain, among which laser therapy with pelvic floor strengthening was comparatively more effective than IFT.
Key words physiotherapy, postnatal, NPRS, Oswestry disability index, strengthening exercises
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The relationship between smartphone addiction and psychological distress, quality of life and sleep quality among university students

Ahmed Abdelmoniem Ibrahim

Ahmed Abdelmoniem Ibrahim – The relationship between smartphone addiction and psychological distress, quality of life and sleep quality among university students –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(5); 392-395

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG020C2YQT

Abstract Background. Medical students who sleep less due to smartphone use can experience serious health effects, which negatively affect their studies. This study was designed to explore the correlation between phone addiction and psychological distress, quality of life, and quality of sleep among applied medical sciences students. Methodology. This study was applied to 121 medical students of the University of Hail using a Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV), Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), Short Form-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) from February to May 2024. Results. The mean age of the students was 22.9 ± 4.7. Male students were 88, representing 72.7% of the entire sample, while the female students were 33, representing 27.3%. The correlation analysis proved a positive relation between SAS-SV and K10, poor quality of life, and poor sleep quality; additionally, the regression model demonstrated a high degree of prediction, it displayed a higher level (R = 0.672) for SAS-SV, and R2 was 0.593. Conclusion. Smartphone addiction raises the risk of health problems, psychological problems, and sleep-related problems for students in medical colleges.
Key words physiotherapy, postnatal, NPRS, Oswestry disability index
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Effect of Cryolipolysis Versus Quadri-polar Radiofrequency on Abdominal Skin Laxity in Post Natal women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hala Mohamed Emara, Hend A. Saad Ata, Hossam El Din Hussein Kamel

Hala Mohamed Emara, Hend A. Saad Ata, Hossam El Din Hussein Kamel – Effect of Cryolipolysis Versus Quadri-polar Radiofrequency on Abdominal Skin Laxity in Post Natal women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(4); 198-202

Abstract

Purpose. This study was conducted to detect the effect of Cryolipolysis and Quadri-polar Radiofrequency on Post-Natal women with Abdominal Skin Laxity. Materials and methods. Forty post natal women complained of postnatal abdominal skin laxity selected randomly from El Kasre El Ainy University hospital in Cairo. They were divided into two equal groups group (A) (n = 20) and group (B) (n = 20), group A treated by eight sessions of cryolipolysis for 8 weeks (1session per/ week to abdominal area) the duration of each session is 20 minutes, while group (B) treated by non-invasive quadri-polar radiofrequency for 8 weeks (1session per/ week to abdominal area) the duration of each session is 20 minutes. BMI (kg/m2), Waist and hip circumference measurements were used for Whole body evaluation while two-point discrimination and photographic scale were used for Skin laxity evaluation before and after intervention. Results. There was significant reduction (p < 0.05) in BMI, waist hip ratio and two-point discrimination at both groups in the post treatment condition compared with the pretreatment. Also there was significant difference of two-point discrimination between both groups in favor to group B. Also There was a significant improvement in the Photographic scale at post-treatment in compared to pre-treatment in both groups (p < 0.05) and there was a significant improvement of the distribution of Photographic scale in favor of group B in compared to group A at post treatment (p < 0.05). Conclusion. Quadri-polar radiofrequency is yield more improvement than cryolipolysis in treating postnatal women with abdominal skin laxity.

 

Key words:

postnatal, skin laxity, cryolipolysis, radiofrequency

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