ABSTRACT Background: The sacroiliac joints (SIJs), the largest axial joints in the body, sit in
between the sacrum and pelvic bones on either side. They connect the spine to the pelvis …

Physical exercise should be part of an active lifestyle during pregnancy and the puerperium,
as shown by growing evidence on its benefits for the health of pregnant women and …

Introduction Dyspareunia has been traditionally divided into superficial (introital)
dyspareunia and deep dyspareunia (pain with deep penetration). While deep dyspareunia …

Maternity support garments (MSGs) are widely available and commonly recommended and
used for alleviation of lower back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy; …

Pregnancy and childbirth bring along several changes to a woman's body, especially to the
musculoskeletal system. On one hand, pregnancy and childbirth not only represents a …

Objective A decline in musculoskeletal health during pregnancy is an underappreciated
adverse outcome of pregnancy that can have immediate and long-term health …

Pregnancy and childbirth bring along several changes to a woman's body, especially to the
musculoskeletal system. Pregnancy represents a window of opportunity for the adoption of …

Introduction Twenty five per cent of pregnant women with musculoskeletal pain have
disabling symptoms that negatively influence quality of life. Studies have reported varying …

Background:‪ Walking is a fundamental and affordable physical activity that improves entire
body and helps women lose weight. However, some studies suggest that walking alone has …

Physical exercise should be part of an active lifestyle during pregnancy and the puerperium,
as shown by growing evidence on its benefits for the health of pregnant women and …