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Journal of Pregnancy 2019Maternity support garments (MSGs) are widely available and commonly recommended and used for alleviation of lower back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during...
Maternity support garments (MSGs) are widely available and commonly recommended and used for alleviation of lower back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy; however, most studies available use the garments as a conjunct intervention with other therapies, with scarce research demonstrating the effects of the garments as a sole intervention. This study aims to review the available literature on the effects of using MSGs as sole intervention for comfort improvement of women during pregnancy, as well as to discuss the attributes of the garments which may influence their performance. A systematic review was undertaken, which adheres to PRISMA guideline for systematic reviews. Multiple databases, such as ScienceDirect, CINAHL, EBSCO, Elsevier, SCOPUS, Wiley Online Library, ProQuest, ProQuest Health and Medical Complete, PubMed, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, were electronically searched. Six studies met the inclusion criteria and covered three trial studies, two pilot studies and one observational study. Three outcome measurements were identified from the included studies: alleviation of pain, improvement of balance, and improvement of functionality and mobility. The study concluded that wearing MSGs during pregnancy could have beneficial effects in women such as LBP and PGP alleviation, improvement of functionality and mobility, and reduction of risk of fall during pregnancy; however, the mechanisms of the garments' actions as well as the duration of the garments' effectiveness are not elucidated through the studies. This study contributes to the understanding of the effects and effectiveness of the use of MSGs as a sole intervention for improvement of comfort during pregnancy as well as information about the different types of garments commercially available and the attributes that may influence the garment performance.
Topics: Clothing; Female; Humans; Low Back Pain; Pelvic Pain; Posture; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
PubMed: 31467715
DOI: 10.1155/2019/2163790 -
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology :... Aug 2022This review summarised minimal-contact physical interventions and their effects on pain, disability and quality of life in pregnant women with musculoskeletal disorders....
This review summarised minimal-contact physical interventions and their effects on pain, disability and quality of life in pregnant women with musculoskeletal disorders. Twelve bibliographic databases were systematically searched until December 31 2020. PEDro Scale was used for quality assessments. Narrative synthesis of 10 eligible studies was conducted. Education and multimodal home exercises plus handbooks/multimodal individual/group exercises; and self-management programmes improved pain intensity, sick leave and disability in pregnant women with lumbopelvic pain. Individual home-based progressive muscle relaxation exercises; unsupervised water exercises plus information using handbooks/videos/music; group multimodal exercises plus home exercises and information/education; and partner massage plus information using booklets/photographs reduced pain intensity in pregnant women with low back pain. Non-rigid/customised lumbopelvic belts plus information reduced pain intensity more significantly than rigid belts or stabilisation exercises plus information among pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain. Minimal contact interventions are effective and may be utilised during infectious disease pandemics.
Topics: Exercise Therapy; Female; Humans; Low Back Pain; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnant Women; Quality of Life; Water
PubMed: 35653767
DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2070731