Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Effect of Foot Manipulation for Relief of Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain. A Randomised Clinical Trial in Primary Care
Brief Summary:
Background: Asymmetrical foot posture influences the pelvic girdle stability and might give pain in the pelvic region. The objective was to investigate if foot manipulation to correct foot asymmetry can relieve pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) and shorten sick leave periods.
Design: Randomized single blinded (patients and evaluators) clinical trial comparing foot with sham manipulation at 6 weekly treatment sessions.
Setting: Five physiotherapy out-patient clinics (10 physiotherapists) in Skaraborg Primary Care, Sweden.