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KMID : 1155620200150010101
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Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves
2020 Volume.15 No. 1 p.101 ~ p.114
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A Research Analysis of Current Trends in Manual Therapy for Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain as Regards Pregnancy
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Park Na-Ri
Lee Yun-Jin
Chu Hui-Yeong
An Hee-Duk
Yang Doo-Hwa
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Abstract
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Objectives : This study aimed to determine the current trends in manual therapy for low back and pelvic girdle pain as regards pregnancy.
Methods : Using 7 online databases, we searched for appropriate clinical studies.
Results : Eighteen studies were selected from online databases. The included studies consisted of 8 randomized controlled trials, 6 uncontrolled trials, 4 case reports, and 1 non-randomized controlled trial. Four studies were performed in pregnant patients, while others were in postpartum patients. The majority of studies used relaxing or rubbing of soft tissue and some of the studies were manipulated. The visual analog scale (VAS) was the most frequently used outcome, with the effective rate second.
Conclusions : This study demonstrates that manual therapy may be a promising therapeutic option low back and pelvic girdle pain for patients as regards pregnancy or postpartum.
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KEYWORD
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Manual Therapy, Pregnancy, Low Back Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain
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