SynthesisActa obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica2024
Prevalence of lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Low back pain prevalence across African populations from 2017 to 2025: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Adverse effects of dipyrone (Metamizole) use during pregnancy on offspring health: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence of lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2024Pooled it
- Motor control exercise program versus standard care in the treatment of lumbopelvic pain in pregnant women: a randomized controlled pilot trial.Chiropractic & manual therapies · 2026Trial
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- Non-Pharmacological Interventions for the Treatment of Lumbopelvic Pain in Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review Protocol Using the TIDieR Checklist.Musculoskeletal care · 2026Article
- Prenatal Prescription Opioid Analgesic Exposure and Academic Performance in Third Grade Children: A Population-Based Cohort Study.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2026Article
- Barriers to physical activity among pregnant women in China: a mixed methods study based on the COM-B model and the theoretical domains framework.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Observing life from the sideline - a qualitative study on experiences of living with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Profiles of exercise adherence in late pregnancy: a latent profile analysis among Chinese women.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Comparative Effectiveness of Nonpharmacological Therapies for Pregnancy-Related Low Back and Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Orthopedic reviews · 2026Article
- Neck and Low Back Pain in China and Globally: Divergent Trends Among Women of Reproductive Age-An Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2026Article
- Incidence, Clinical Characteristics, and Underreporting of Low Back Pain in Physically Active Pregnant Women: Prospective Cohort Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Lumbopelvic dysfunction and depression in pregnant women: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Prevalence and Predictors of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Mediating role of fall fear and exercise self-efficacy in the nexus between low back pain knowledge and kinesiophobia in pregnancy-related low back pain pregnant women.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Meeting exercise guidelines during pregnancy associates with less lumbopelvic disability and fear avoidance.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
introductionLumbopelvic pain (LPP) is common in pregnant women and has a significant negative effect on physical and psychological health. In this study, for the first time, we conduct a meta-analysis to estimate the overall prevalence of LPP among pregnant women and clarify the reasons for the differences in the estimated results. MATERIAL AND
methodsA systematic search of four databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) was conducted from inception until October 2022. Two reviewers conducted a methodological quality assessment. Random-effects model analysis was used to estimate the pooled prevalence and the 95% confidence interval. Chi-square tests and I
resultsOf the 1661 unique citations, 38 studies (21 533 pregnant participants) were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The overall pooled prevalence of LPP during pregnancy was 63% (95% CI: 0.57 to 0.69), with significant heterogeneity (I
conclusionsLumbopelvic pain during pregnancy is common; about three-fifths of pregnant women experience LPP. More prevention and intervention research for lumbopelvic should be conducted in pregnant women with different clinical characteristics.
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