Translation and Validation of Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire in Urdu Language

Urdu version of pelvic girdle questionnaire was drafted, tested for its reliability and validity on patients with pelvic girdle pain. Urdu version was linguistically acceptable and accurate for pregnant and post partum females with pelvic girdle pain. The result seems comparable to all the other versions and especially with original Norwegian version. This instrument is understandable and easy to find disability during pregnancy and post partum duration. It showed a good content, construct and convergent validity also present high internal consistency and test retest reliability.

Inclusion Criteria:Age 18-50 yearsOnly FemalesAble to read Urdu LanguagePregnant women (gestational week 30-38)Postpartum women (given birth less than one year earlier)Exclusion Criteria:Any neurological diseases (reflex changes & loss of sensation)Unstable medical conditions leading to fatigueThose that have prolapse or severe urinary diseasePrevious surgery on pelvis, lower limb or spineCannot Understand UrduDifficulty in understanding the Pelvic girdle questionnaire