Musculoskeletal Problems in Pregnancy.
- Author:
Yong Wook KWON
1
;
Jong Chul CHOI
;
Jongmin LEE
;
Jae Chul SIM
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongguk University College of Medicine.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Pregnancy;
Musculoskeletal problem;
Low back pain;
Risk factor
- MeSH:
Arthralgia;
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome;
Chest Pain;
Female;
Hand;
Housekeeping;
Humans;
Leg;
Low Back Pain;
Lower Extremity;
Muscle Cramp;
Neck Pain;
Physical Examination;
Pregnancy*;
Pregnant Women;
Prevalence;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Risk Factors;
Shoulder Pain;
Weight Gain
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
1999;23(6):1236-1241
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the frequency, nature and risk factors of musculoskeletal problems in pregnancy. METHOD: We obtained the information through a questionnaire and physical examination of full-term (gestational age over 38 weeks) pregnant women. Prevalence, onset time, severity and risk factors of musculoskeletal problems were analyzed. RESULTS: Among the 70 pregnant women, 37 women (53%) complained of low back pain which was the most common musculoskeletal problem in pregnancy. Other problems were hand symptoms (31%), lower extremity joint pain (31%), leg cramp (29%), chest pain, shoulder pain and neck pain. Previous history of low back pain was significantly correlated with the occurrence of low back pain in pregnancy. Weight gain during pregnancy and amount of time of housework during pregnancy were significantly correlated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Pregnant women suffering from leg cramp were significantly old in age. CONCLUSION: Prevalence of musculoskeletal problems during pregnancy was relatively high and several risk factors were related with occurrence of those problems. So, prophylactic risk factor control would be necessary to reduce musculoskeletal problems during pregnancy.
