تلخیص
Objective: To determine efficacy of Kegel and postural correction exercises and 40% to the
exercises on control of lower back pain in patients back strengthening and postural exercises.
of Cystocele. Kegel's exercises were found effective for
Methodology: This randomized control trial was management of lower back pain in patients with
conducted in the Department of Rehabilitation, Grade I and II Cystocele (p=0.001). 32 subjects
Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan (64%) were in Grade I, and 18 subjects (36%)
from May, 2012 to November, 2012. A total of 50 were in Grade II of cystocoele. 27 (54%) subjects
patients of cystocoele were selected by had no pelvic heaviness after performing Kegel's
consecutive sampling were included in two exercises, 17 (34%) had slight pelvic heaviness,
groups (25 each) by randomization. Kegel's and while only 6 (12%) had moderate pelvic
postural correction exercises were introduced to heaviness.
the experimental group and back strengthening Conclusion: Kegel's exercises were found
and postural correction exercises to the control significantly effective for management of back
group. Data analysis was carried out by using pain in patients with Grade I and II Cystocele.
SPSS v16. (Rawal Med J 2013;38:275-278).
Results: 60% subjects responded well to Kegel's Key Words: Exercise, cystocele, low back pain.