Physical activity and persistent low back pain and pelvic pain post partum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aims of this study were (i) to investigate the potential influence of pre-pregnancy regular leisure-time physical activity (PA) on the risk of persistent LBPP half a year after pregnancy, and (ii) to explore the starting time and prevalence of PA among women experiencing LBPP during pregnancy, in relation to remission or persistent LBPP half a year after pregnancy.

Methods

This study is a follow-up study of 639 women who reported LBPP during pregnancy. These women were sent a questionnaire at approximately six months after delivery. The respondents were divided into three groups: 'no pain', 'recurrent pain', and 'continuous pain'. Data were analysed using an independent samples t-test, Pearson's chi-squared test, and univariate and multivariate logistic regres

SUBMITTER: Mogren IM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2630950 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature