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Abstract
Introduction: Low back and pelvic girdle pain are frequent and disabling conditions in pregnancy causing problems in everyday activities, such as dressing, walking, lifting, climbing stairs and sitting. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of practicing sitting pelvic tilt exercise on the intensity of low back and pelvic girdle pain among pregnant women. Subjects and Method: A quasi-experimental research design conducted on 70 pregnant women with low back or pelvic girdle pain who chosen by a purposive sample. Setting: Antenatal Clinics at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department in Mansoura University Hospital, Egypt. Tools of data collection: Two tools used for data collection: Tool I: Structured Interview Schedule to assess the general characteristics, obstetric history and characteristics of lumbopelvic pain. Tool II: Numeric Rating Scale to assess the intensity of lumbopelvic pain pre and post intervention. Results: The present study findings revealed that, there was a highly statistically significant difference between the intensity of pain pre and post intervention (P< 0.001). Conclusion: The study hypothesis was accepted which indicated that practicing sitting pelvic tilt exercise during pregnancy had a positive effect on reducing the intensity of low back and pelvic girdle pain. Recommendation: The present study findings recommended that, incorporating the sitting pelvic tilt exercise into the routine nursing care for low back and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy.