Effect of Graded Spinal Exercises in Postnatal Women

Abstract

Background: Postpartum or postnatal period begins immediately after the birth of a child as the mother’s body, including hormone levels and uterus size, returns to non pregnant state. This leads to various postural changes during pregnancy. Changes occur to counter the balance with compensatory changes in spinal column. Most common modification occur in pelvis, lumbar and thoracic curvature during pregnancy. Previous studies have found that postural changes occur after delivery like various spinal changes and correction have been done but not according to the graded exercise therapy . So graded spinal exercises are used in this study for these spinal correction. Objective: To determine the effect of graded spinal exercises program in postnatal women. To correct the posture of the postnatal women. Materials and Method: Total 40 subjects were selected aged between 25 to 35 years according inclusion and exclusion criteria. Prior consent was taken. Pre assessment was taken for postural examination. After that subjects were asked to perform the set of exercises as noted in the protocol. This set of exercises were practiced for 45 min/day, 5days/week and for 3 weeks. The results gained after completing the one month protocol was noted by post assessment for postural examination . The change in individual’s was noted and thus conclusion was made. Conclusion: The study concluded that there was significant improvement noted for postural correction with graded spinal exercises in postnatal women.