Physical therapy after childbirth for active-duty moms
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether hands-on physical therapy (called orthopaedic manual therapy) can help active-duty moms recover from childbirth. If you join, you'll receive specialized treatment to ease pain and improve movement during the early postpartum months.
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Who can take part
- You are a female active-duty service member.
- You are between 6 weeks and 6 months after giving birth.
- Your OBGYN has cleared you to start physical activity.
- You are not currently seeing an orthopedic physical therapist.
- You do not plan to leave the military in the next 6 months.
- You do not have a permanent profile for a muscle or bone problem.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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