Abstract
To compare the effect of a land-based, physical exercise program versus water aerobics on low back or pelvic pain and sick leave during pregnancy. Randomized controlled clinical trial. Three antenatal care centers. 390 healthy pregnant women. A land-based physical exercise program or water aerobic once a week during pregnancy. Sick leave, pregnancy-related low back pain or pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, or both. Water aerobics diminished pregnancy-related low back pain (p=.04) and sick leave due to pregnancy-related low back pain (p=.03) more than a land-based physical exercise program. Water aerobics can be recommended for the treatment of low back pain during pregnancy. The benefits of a land-based physical exercise program are questionable and further evaluation is needed.
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