Alleviating low back pain in pregnant women by virtual exercise and digital support group.
Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal ailment affecting 60 to 70% of pregnant women. Exercise is a practical and cost-effective self-initiated strategy for alleviating these symptoms. However, the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic prompted questions on how pre...
| Publicado en: | Physiotherapy Practice & Research Vol. 47; no. 1; pp. 95 - 103 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Feb2026
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