Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Postnatal Pelvic Girdle Pain

A study used a laser acupuncture device to deliver treatment to 27 participants in Group A. The device, was designed for high power, non-thermal treatment. The device had a Class IV- high power, non-thermal laser with a wave length of 808-905 and a 650 nm wavelength. It had an ergonomic handpiece, high efficiency aiming beam, and adjustable emission intensity range. The device also included two laser safety goggles, a touchscreen stylus, and a retractable banner. Participants were instructed to relax and accurately detect acupoints before application. The device was adjusted for safety and both participants and researchers wore laser goggles.

The study involved participants from groups A and B who underwent conventional pelvic floor exercises for four weeks. The exercises targeted the pubococcygeus, sphincter ani, and urethral musculatures. Participants underwent a warm-up phase with 3-5 minutes of breathing and circulatory exercises, followed by 10 repetitions, 3-5 sets, a 3-5 minute warm-up, 30 minutes of exercises, and a cool-down in five minutes. The exercise program was repeated three times per week for four weeks. Participants were instructed to ensure bladder emptiness, relax, perform contractions and relaxations, squeeze pelvic floor musculatures around the anus and vagina, and maintain contact with the plinth. The cool-down phase involved supervised training for 3-5 minutes of breathing and circulatory exercises.