Impact of Klapp Method Exercises on Pain, Posture Correction and Self-Efficacy in Breastfeeding Females with Kyphotic Posture
Keywords:
Breastfeeding, female, posture, pain, self-efficacy, kyphosisAbstract
OBJECTIVE: This study explored how Klapp exercises could help reduce pain, improve posture, and boost confidence in breastfeeding women with rounded upper backs (kyphosis).
METHODOLOGY: This study was a randomized controlled trial involving 32 participants. The data were gathered from Allama Iqbal Memorial & Teaching Hospital and Al-Siddique Hospital in Sialkot, using a convenience sampling method. A sample of 32 participants was divided into two groups of 16. Group A received Klapp method exercises for a period of 1 month, twice a week, for 50-minute sessions. Group B was provided written information about an at-home fitness regimen, including posture correction, corrective exercises, and breathing exercises. They were asked to perform the exercises twice weekly during the trial and follow-up periods. All these sessions lasted 50 minutes, 2 per week. Pre- and post-assessment of pain was assessed using a visual analogue scale; posture was evaluated using a flexible ruler; self-efficacy in breastfeeding was assessed using the self-efficacy breastfeeding scale (BSES-SF). The data were analyzed using SPSS Software (version 26.0).
RESULTS: Results were assessed by parametric and nonparametric tests. Within-group analysis: p-value was 0.00 for VAS, BSES-SF, and Ruler. Between-group analysis p-value 0.491 for VAS, 0.273 for BSESSF and 0.410 for ruler.
CONCLUSION: Klapp method exercises are an effective method to reduce the kyphosis angle in breastfeeding females (who have rounded shoulders). They enhance the quality of self-efficacy in breastfeeding and also reduce neck and back pain.
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