Resistance Training Combined with Aerobic Training for Pregnancy-related Low Back Pain / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the safety and efficacy of resistance training (RT) and aerobic exercise (AT) for low back pain during pregnancy. Methods From June to October, 2015, 34 women gestated 20-23 weeks with low back pain accepted resistance training and aero-bic gymnastics exercises twice a week for 12 weeks. They were measured with blood pressure and body mass index (BMI), and assessed with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of pain, Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) before and after treatment. They were investigated the injury and symptoms with questionnaire. Results No musculoskeletal injuries and groin bleeding occurred. Symptoms, such as dizziness and pelvic pain were infrequent (1.5%). The BMI increased (t=-5.791, P<0.001) and the blood pressure did not obviously change (t=1.441, P=0.159). The muscle strength (t=-5.081, P<0.001) and endurance (t=-5.019, P<0.001) increased, and the scores of VAS (t=-5.179, P<0.001), ODI (t=-5.206, P<0.001) and SAS (t=-5.024, P<0.001) significantly improved after treatment. Con-clusion The resistance training combined with aerobic training program during pregnancy is safe and efficacious for pregnant women with low back pain.