Are leisure-time and work-related activities associated with low back pain during pregnancy?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although working activities are associated with several pregnancy outcomes, there is scarce information regarding the association between working activities and low back pain (LBP) during pregnancy. This study aimed to investigate whether leisure-time and work-related physical activities during pregnancy are associated with LBP.

Methods

Data from the 2015 Pelotas Birth Cohort study were used. Demographic, socioeconomic, gestational, leisure-time (prior to and during pregnancy) and work-related (days of work, hours of work, standing and heavy lifting) physical activity data were collected at birth. LPB was assessed in the 12-month follow-up period.

Results

Leisure-time physical activity either prior to and during pregnancy was not associated with LBP. Workin

SUBMITTER: Caputo EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8502401 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature