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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of a supervised, structured exercise
programme on the occurrence and severity of pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain.
DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SUBJECTS: A total of 45 pregnant women were
randomly assigned to 2 groups : an experimental group (n = 20; mean age 32.8
(standard deviation (SD) 3.6) years) and a control group (n = 22; mean age 32.2
years (SD 4.9)). METHODS: Exercise intervention for the experimental group
consisted of aerobic and resistance exercises performed bi-weekly from the date
of inclusion into the study until the end of pregnancy, together with at least 30
min of brisk daily walks. A numeric rating scale, Roland-Morris Disability
Questionnaire (RMDQ), and Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire (PGQ) were used to measure
outcomes. The control group received only standard antenatal care. RESULTS: There
were significant differences between the 2 groups on the numeric rating scale,
PGQ and RMDQ scores in the 36th week of pregnancy (p = 0.017; p = 0.005; p <
0.001, respectively) in favour of the experimental group. CONCLUSION: The exercise programme had a beneficial effect on the severity of lumbopelvic pain in
pregnancy, reducing the intensity of pain and the level of disability experienced as a result.

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