Effectiveness of Mat Pilates and Aerobic Training on Fatigue and Depression

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim is to see fatigue and depression levels in postpartum females and to evaluate ho two well-known exercises, Mat Pilates and Aerobic training can help to reduce the fatigue levels in postpartum females

Detailed Description
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The aim is to see fatigue and depression levels in postpartum females and to evaluate ho two well-known exercises, Mat Pilates and Aerobic training can help to reduce the fatigue levels in postpartum females. In this study, the researcher will also compare the effects of Mat Pilates and Aerobic training on fatigue and depression levels among postpartum females.

Official Title
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Effectiveness of Mat Pilates and Aerobic Training on Fatigue Levels of Postpartum Females

Conditions
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Post Partum Depression

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Pilates training
* Other: Aerobic Training


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Vaginal delivery Singleton pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: Caesarean delivery Vacuum-assisted delivery Sexually Transmitted Diseases Menopause females Any condition regarding Obstetrics & Gynecology Any physical or mental illness

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 35 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Pilates training<br>Bridging, roll up, one leg circle (both ways); single straight leg stretches; double leg stretches; side kick up and down; side kick circles | Other: Pilates training<br>* Bridging, roll up, one leg circle (both ways); single straight leg stretches; double leg stretches; side kick up and down; side kick circles. The participant will be instructed to perform 3-5 repetitions of these movements at the start, and to add two more repetitions for each movement every week until the end of the intervention.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Aerobic Training<br>WALKING: 10 mint brisk walk excluding warm up and cool down in 5 days/ week STATIONARY CYCLE: for 10 mints, 5 days/ week SITTING EERCISES: Chest stretch: ask to hold for 5 seconds and perform 5 repetitions Upper body twist: ask to cross the arms against chest and hold for 5 seconds, perform 5 repetitions Hip marching: Ask the client to sit on chair with arm rest and lift each of her leg 5 times BALANCE EXERCISES: Sideways walking: ask to perform 10 steps on each way (side to side), 5 days/week. Heel to Toe walk: perform at least 5 steps and increase gradually in each repetition, 5days/ week Step up and down: Ask to step up and down on given surface, 5 repetitions on each leg, 5 days/ week. | Other: Aerobic Training<br>* WALKING: 10 mint brisk walk excluding warm up and cool down in 5 days/ week STATIONARY CYCLE: for 10 mints, 5 days/ week SITTING EERCISES: Chest stretch: ask to hold for 5 seconds and perform 5 repetitions Upper body twist: ask to cross the arms against chest and hold for 5 seconds, perform 5 repetitions Hip marching: Ask the client to sit on chair with arm rest and lift each of her leg 5 times BALANCE EXERCISES: Sideways walking: ask to perform 10 steps on each way (side to side), 5 days/week. Heel to Toe walk: perform at least 5 steps and increase gradually in each repetition, 5days/ week Step up and down: Ask to step up and down on given surface, 5 repetitions on each leg, 5 days/ week.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory | The MFI-20 is a self-report of 20-item scale designed to evaluate five dimensions of fatigue: general fatigue, physical fatigue, reduced motivation, reduced activity and mental fatigue. By limiting the length of questionnaire, developers hoped to accommodate those individuals who might find larger measures especially tiring in obtaining multiple facets of fatigue. The internal consistency of MFI-20 is ranging from .53 to .93. | 6 weeks | 
| Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale | EPDS developed for screening postpartum women in outpatient, home-visiting settings or at 6-8-week postpartum examination. It consists of 10 questions for postnatal period which reliably identifies women at risk of developing depression. The sensitivity and specificity of EPDS is 70-85%. | 6 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Depression, Fatigue, low intensity Aerobic training, Mat-Pilates