Table 2.
Characteristics of 386 pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain included in trial. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Characteristic | Standard group (n=130) | Acupuncture group (n=125) | Stabilising exercise group (n=131) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) maternal age (years) | 30.8 (4.8) | 30.6 (4) | 30.0 (4) |
| Gestation weeks (+ days) at inclusion | 24 (+3) | 24 (+3) | 24 (+3) |
| First pregnancy | 33 (25) | 34 (27) | 36 (27) |
| Full time work | 71 (55) | 72 (58) | 76 (58) |
| Smoker | 12 (9) | 11 (9) | 13 (10) |
| Previous low back pain | 90 (69) | 89 (71) | 84 (64) |
| Physical activity during leisure before pregnancy:
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| Not at all | 29 (22) | 36 (29) | 30 (23) |
| Once a week | 52 (40) | 37 (30) | 50 (38) |
| More than twice a week | 50 (38) | 51 (41) | 50 (38) |
| Lifting heavy objects >10 times a day | 59 (45) | 50 (40) | 53 (40) |
| No or rare ability to take rest breaks | 76 (58) | 72 (58) | 68 (52) |