120
Participants
Start Date
March 20, 2024
Primary Completion Date
October 30, 2024
Study Completion Date
December 15, 2024
The DUOLITH SD1-TOP focused shock wave system (STORZ MEDICAL AG)
"The LiESWT was applied to Pilates and Shock Wave group and Shock Wave group with 0.25 mJ/mm2 of intensity, 3000 pulses of shock, and 3 pulses/s of frequency, applicator was placed on the suprapubic skin area one session in the week for twelve weeks, totaling 12 sessions.~Pilates exercises were performed to Pilates and Shock Wave group and Pilates group. The sessions of Pilates were applied twice a week for twelve weeks, totaling 24 sessions. The 50 min Pilates sessions were divided into three phases: warm-up, strengthening, and stretching. They also received written orientations to perform three exercises and two of the Pilates session at home every day - Conventional pelvic floor exercises performed for all groups include Kegel exercise, squats, bridging, and squeeze and release exercises. These exercises were performed 3 times per day, lasting for 12 consecutive weeks"
faculty of physical therapy , Cairo university, Giza
Cairo University
OTHER
Khadra Mohamed Ali
OTHER