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Obaya, Hany Ezzat
- Effect of Acupressure on Labor Pain and Duration of Delivery among Laboring Women Attending Cairo University Hospital
Authors
1 Maternal & Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, EG
2 Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
3 Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, EG
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 71-76Abstract
Aim: To examine the effect of acupressure at sanyinjiao point (SP6) on labor pains and the duration of delivery in primigravida women.Material and Method: This study was conducted at labor and delivery unit at Cairo University hospital. One hundred (100) women in labor were randomly selected (50 women for study group and 50 women for control group). Labor pain and progress were measured using a structured questionnaire, partograph and subjective labor pain scale (visual-analogue scale [VAS]): before intervention, immediately after the intervention, 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 120 minutes after intervention.
Results: There were significant differences between groups in subjective labor pain scores at all time points following the intervention
Conclusion: The findings showed that SP6 acupressure was effective related to the reduction of labor pains, and duration of delivery. SP6 acupressure could be applied as an effective non pharmacological management during labor.
Keywords
Acupressure, Labor Progress, Labor Pain Management, Laboring WomenReferences
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- Combined Exercise Program Reduces C- Reactive Protein in Obese Women
Authors
1 Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, EG
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 105-109Abstract
Objective: The present study examined Anthropometry, C-reactive protein (CRP) and physical function in obese women after combined exercise program.
Materials and Method: Obese women (n= 40; from 20-30 years; BMI; 35.0-39.9 kg/m2) were recruited for a 3 month trial. Participants were divided into group I (n=12; age from 20 to less than 25) and group II (n=28; age from 25 to 30). Participants in both groups had been received a combined aerobic and anaerobic exercise program 3 days/week. Anthropometry, CRP and physical function (4 meter walking velocity, chair rising test time, 6 min walking distance, hand grip strength) were assessed at baseline and 3 month.
Result: In both groups, the results revealed significant increase in all measurements (p0.05).
Conclusion: Results provide evidence that combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercises experienced by obese adults can reduce CRP level and improve physical function. This can be translated into enhanced quality of life.
Keywords
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