Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Plantar Fascia in Pregnant Women

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Pelvic girdle pain is frequently experienced in pregnant women and the mechanism of pelvic girdle pain is not known exactly. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia on pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women.

Official Title
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Investigation of the Effect of Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Plantar Fascia on Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnant Women

Conditions
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Pelvic Girdle Pain, Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Plantar Fascia, Pregnant Woman

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia
* Other: Evaluation of navıcular drop
* Other: Evaluation of plantar pressure distrubution


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Pregnant women in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy with pelvic girdle pain Pregnant women in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy without pelvic girdle pain First pregnancy 20-40 years old Healthy woman without pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: Participant having any kind of connective tissue disease Presence of orthopedic or neurological problems in the lower extremities that may cause musculoskeletal disorder and biomechanical alignment deviations Presence of foot pain that started before pregnancy and lasts for more than 3 months Presence of lumbar-pelvic pain that started before pregnancy and lasts for more than 3 months Have had 2 or more births Presence of multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets etc) Presence of ankle-ankle fracture and operation history in the last 6 months

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Group 1: pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain<br>This group will consist of pregnant women who are in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy and have pelvic girdle pain. | Other: Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia<br>* The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be made with the ankle in neutral position and maximum dorsi flexion position.<br>Other: Evaluation of navıcular drop<br>* The amount of navicular drop of both feet will be measured<br>Other: Evaluation of plantar pressure distrubution<br>* The distribution of foot plantar pressure and the amount of change in the center of gravity will be measured in the free standing position.<br>|
| Group 2:pregnant women without pelvic girdle pain<br>This group will consist of pregnant women who are in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy but have not pelvic girdle pain. | Other: Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia<br>* The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be made with the ankle in neutral position and maximum dorsi flexion position.<br>Other: Evaluation of navıcular drop<br>* The amount of navicular drop of both feet will be measured<br>Other: Evaluation of plantar pressure distrubution<br>* The distribution of foot plantar pressure and the amount of change in the center of gravity will be measured in the free standing position.<br>|
| Group 3: healthy women<br>This group will consist of healthy women who have not been pregnant. | Other: Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia<br>* The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be made with the ankle in neutral position and maximum dorsi flexion position.<br>Other: Evaluation of navıcular drop<br>* The amount of navicular drop of both feet will be measured<br>Other: Evaluation of plantar pressure distrubution<br>* The distribution of foot plantar pressure and the amount of change in the center of gravity will be measured in the free standing position.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evaluation of biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia | Measuring of the biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia (with MyotonPro, Myoton AS, Tallin, Estonia) in the side lying position. | Baseline Measurements | 
| Evaluation of plantar pressure distrubution | Measuring of plantar pressure distrubution (with Tekscan, Boston, MA, USA) in free standing position | Baseline Measurements | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evaluation of navicular drop | Measuring of the amount of the navicular drop | Baseline Measurements | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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pelvic girdle pain, pregnant women, plantar fascia