Flexi-Bar Training for Restoring Muscle Strength in Postpartum Women: A Pre-Post design
The postpartum period is characterized by physiological changes, and maintaining core and pelvic floor muscle strength is crucial for overall health. Flexibar (FB) training, involving oscillating vibrations, shows promise for postpartum muscle strengthening. This study aimed to assess the effectiven...
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| description | The postpartum period is characterized by physiological changes, and maintaining core and pelvic floor muscle strength is crucial for overall health. Flexibar (FB) training, involving oscillating vibrations, shows promise for postpartum muscle strengthening. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of FB training in restoring muscle strength in postpartum women. Eighteen postpartum women, who had given birth within 2 months to 1.5 years prior, participated in a two week FB training program consisting of four sessions per week. Core muscle strength was evaluated using manual muscle testing for trunk flexion, and pelvic floor muscle strength was assessed using the two finger test. Descriptive statistics analysed demographic data and pre/post treatment measurements. Statistical analysis included the Wilcoxon test and non parametric inter quartile range test. The results showed improvements in core and pelvic floor muscle strength after the 2 week FB training program. Participants demonstrated increased muscle strength, as indicated by positive ranks and significant mean rank differences in both manual muscle testing (P < 0.001) and the two finger test (P < 0.001). This study provides statistical evidence supporting the effectiveness of FB training in restoring core and pelvic floor muscle strength in postpartum women. The dynamic movements and proprioceptive feedback of FB exercises contribute to improved muscle coordination and whole body integration. Further research with larger samples and longer follow up periods is needed to determine optimal training protocols and explore the potential benefits of FB training. These findings enhance our understanding of effective interventions for postpartum muscle strengthening and provide a foundation for future investigations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-107fec7b6030402b866d9bd36e0041362025-02-06T05:32:49ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Community Medicine0970-02181998-35812025-01-0150122022410.4103/ijcm.ijcm_455_23Flexi-Bar Training for Restoring Muscle Strength in Postpartum Women: A Pre-Post designAishwarya Nitin SonwaneShrajal ShettySakshi ShekharThe postpartum period is characterized by physiological changes, and maintaining core and pelvic floor muscle strength is crucial for overall health. Flexibar (FB) training, involving oscillating vibrations, shows promise for postpartum muscle strengthening. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of FB training in restoring muscle strength in postpartum women. Eighteen postpartum women, who had given birth within 2 months to 1.5 years prior, participated in a two week FB training program consisting of four sessions per week. Core muscle strength was evaluated using manual muscle testing for trunk flexion, and pelvic floor muscle strength was assessed using the two finger test. Descriptive statistics analysed demographic data and pre/post treatment measurements. Statistical analysis included the Wilcoxon test and non parametric inter quartile range test. The results showed improvements in core and pelvic floor muscle strength after the 2 week FB training program. Participants demonstrated increased muscle strength, as indicated by positive ranks and significant mean rank differences in both manual muscle testing (P < 0.001) and the two finger test (P < 0.001). This study provides statistical evidence supporting the effectiveness of FB training in restoring core and pelvic floor muscle strength in postpartum women. The dynamic movements and proprioceptive feedback of FB exercises contribute to improved muscle coordination and whole body integration. Further research with larger samples and longer follow up periods is needed to determine optimal training protocols and explore the potential benefits of FB training. These findings enhance our understanding of effective interventions for postpartum muscle strengthening and provide a foundation for future investigations.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_455_23core and pelvic floor muscle strengthflexibarpostpartum women |
| spellingShingle | Aishwarya Nitin Sonwane Shrajal Shetty Sakshi Shekhar Flexi-Bar Training for Restoring Muscle Strength in Postpartum Women: A Pre-Post design Indian Journal of Community Medicine core and pelvic floor muscle strength flexibar postpartum women |
| title | Flexi-Bar Training for Restoring Muscle Strength in Postpartum Women: A Pre-Post design |
| title_full | Flexi-Bar Training for Restoring Muscle Strength in Postpartum Women: A Pre-Post design |
| title_fullStr | Flexi-Bar Training for Restoring Muscle Strength in Postpartum Women: A Pre-Post design |
| title_full_unstemmed | Flexi-Bar Training for Restoring Muscle Strength in Postpartum Women: A Pre-Post design |
| title_short | Flexi-Bar Training for Restoring Muscle Strength in Postpartum Women: A Pre-Post design |
| title_sort | flexi bar training for restoring muscle strength in postpartum women a pre post design |
| topic | core and pelvic floor muscle strength flexibar postpartum women |
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