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Yenişehir S, Karakaya İÇ, Özbey G. Sexual Function of Women with and without Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain and its Relationship with Physical Activity, Kinesiophobia and Body Image: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study. Reprod Sci 2024; 31:3122-3131. [PMID: 38981994 PMCID: PMC11438718 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01644-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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The aim of this study was to compare the sexual function of women with and without pregnancy-related PGP, and to investigate its relationship with physical activity (PA), kinesiophobia, and body image (BI). Demographic characteristics, sexual function (Pregnancy Sexual Response Inventory), PA (Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire), kinesiophobia (Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale), and BI (Body Image in Pregnancy Scale) of 125 pregnant women were recorded. In the PGP group (n = 46), visual analogue scales were used to assess the pain intensity during resting and sexual activity, and Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire was used to evaluate the activity limitation. Although total sexual function and BI scores of the groups were similar (p > 0.05), dyspareunia during pregnancy and level of kinesiophobia were higher, and energy expenditure during moderate-intensity PA was lower in pregnant women with PGP (p < 0.05). The PGP group had moderate activity limitation and reported increased PGP intensity during sexual activities (p < 0.001). PA level was significantly correlated with sexual desire (r = 0.180), and overall sexual function was correlated with kinesiophobia (r = -0.344) and BI (r = -0.199) during pregnancy (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that pregnant women with PGP are more vulnerable to sexual dysfunctions, and there is a need to develop biopsychosocial framework-oriented management strategies which aim to improve PA level and to eliminate psychological factors such as kinesiophobia and negative BI.Clinical Trial Registration: NCT05990361.
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Affiliation(s)
- Semiha Yenişehir
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Muş Alparslan University, 49100, Muş, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, 48000, Muğla, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Private Anadolu Hospital, Elazığ, Turkey
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Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test in people with non-specific chronic low back pain—a cross-sectional test–retest reliability study. Ir J Med Sci 2022:10.1007/s11845-022-03223-3. [PMID: 36376556 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-022-03223-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE/AIM The Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST) is a method that evaluates lower extremity muscle strength and balance level. The aim of this study is to test the validity and reliability of the FTSST in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) whose lower extremity muscle strength and balance levels are adversely affected. METHODS The first outcome measure of the study was the FTSST, which was conducted by two different researchers. Secondary outcome measures are Biodex Balance System (BBS), Quadriceps Muscle Strength Test, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) was used for the validity and reliability of the FTSST, which was made by two different researchers, and Pearson's Correlation Analysis was used to determine its relationship with other measurements. RESULTS Inter-rater and test-retest reliability for the FTSST were excellent (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient = 0.99). A statistically significant correlation was found between all secondary outcome measures (BBS, quadriceps muscle strength, ODI, VAS) and FTSST (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION In line with the findings of our study, we think that FTSST is a simple, easy, and reproducible method for evaluating lower extremity muscle strength, balance level, functional status, and pain in patients with NSCLBP.
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Romero-Gallardo L, Roldan Reoyo O, Castro-Piñero J, May LE, Ocón-Hernández O, Mottola MF, Aparicio VA, Soriano-Maldonado A. Assessment of physical fitness during pregnancy: validity and reliability of fitness tests, and relationship with maternal and neonatal health - a systematic review. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2022; 8:e001318. [PMID: 36172399 PMCID: PMC9511659 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objectives To systematically review studies evaluating one or more components of physical fitness (PF) in pregnant women, to answer two research questions: (1) What tests have been employed to assess PF in pregnant women? and (2) What is the validity and reliability of these tests and their relationship with maternal and neonatal health? Design A systematic review. Data sources PubMed and Web of Science. Eligibility criteria Original English or Spanish full-text articles in a group of healthy pregnant women which at least one component of PF was assessed (field based or laboratory tests). Results A total of 149 articles containing a sum of 191 fitness tests were included. Among the 191 fitness tests, 99 (ie, 52%) assessed cardiorespiratory fitness through 75 different protocols, 28 (15%) assessed muscular fitness through 16 different protocols, 14 (7%) assessed flexibility through 13 different protocols, 45 (24%) assessed balance through 40 different protocols, 2 assessed speed with the same protocol and 3 were multidimensional tests using one protocol. A total of 19 articles with 23 tests (13%) assessed either validity (n=4), reliability (n=6) or the relationship of PF with maternal and neonatal health (n=16). Conclusion Physical fitness has been assessed through a wide variety of protocols, mostly lacking validity and reliability data, and no consensus exists on the most suitable fitness tests to be performed during pregnancy. PROSPERO registration number CRD42018117554.
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- Lidia Romero-Gallardo
- Department of Physical Education and Sport, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
- Sport and Health University Research Centre, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Applied Sports Technology Exercise and Medicine Research Centre, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
- Sport Science Department, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
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- GALENO Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad de Cadiz, Cadiz, Spain
- The Biomedical Research and Innovation Institute of Cadiz (INiBICA), Cádiz, España
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- Kinesiology, East Carolina University College of Health and Human Performance, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
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- Gynaecology and Obstetrics Unit, ‘San Cecilio’ University Hospital, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
- The Biosanitary Research Institute of Granada.ibs, Granada, Spain
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- R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation- Exercise and Pregnancy Lab, School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Sport and Health University Research Centre, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
- Department of Physiology, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology and Biomedical Research Centre, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Almería, Almería, Spain
- SPORT Research Group (CTS-1024), CERNEP Research Center, University of Almería, Almería, Spain
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Pool-Goudzwaard A, Beales D, Bussey M. Introduction to the special issue on pelvic pain. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2020; 48:102168. [PMID: 32560870 PMCID: PMC7146657 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Annelies Pool-Goudzwaard
- Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, Research Institute MOVE, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Van der Boechorststraat, 9, Amsterdam, 1081 BT, Netherlands.
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin University, Australia.
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- School of Physical Education Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, New Zealand.
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