Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy for postpartum service members
Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy as Part of the Postpartum Care Continuum for Active-Duty Service Members
This study is testing whether eight weeks of hands-on physical therapy can help postpartum active-duty service members feel better and get back to being active.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 58 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 44 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Brooke Army Medical Center Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (San Antonio, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06560190 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effects of eight weeks of orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) on postpartum active-duty service members. It will assess changes in health-related quality of life, pain levels, and physical activity following the intervention. Participants will receive individualized treatment from a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, with evaluations conducted at the start and end of the eight-week period. The study seeks to fill a gap in literature regarding musculoskeletal injuries in postpartum military women and provide actionable guidance for returning to physical activity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are female active-duty service members who are postpartum between 6 weeks and 6 months and have been cleared by their OBGYN to initiate physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients currently receiving treatment from an orthopedic physical therapist or those with specific musculoskeletal conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the physical health and quality of life for postpartum service members, enabling them to return to active duty more effectively.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited literature specifically addressing this population, similar approaches in postpartum physical therapy have shown promise in improving recovery and physical activity levels.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female Active-Duty Service Member * Postpartum \>6 weeks and \<6 months * Cleared by OBGYN at postpartum follow-up to initiate physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * Current or ongoing treatment by an orthopaedic physical therapist * Separating from military service in the next 6 months * Current permanent profile for a musculoskeletal condition * Peripartum Hysterectomy
Where this trial is running
San Antonio, Texas
- Brooke Army Medical Center — San Antonio, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Casey Shutt-Hoblet, DPT — Brooke Army Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Casey Shutt-Hoblet, DPT
- Email: casey.e.shutt-hoblet.mil@health.mil
- Phone: 210-808-2226
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.