• Lumbopelvic pain and sick leave during pregnancy: A comparison of Italy and Norway 

      Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen; Benvenuti, Maria Beatrice; Dalhaug, Emilie Frederikke Mass; Bø, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background: Pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain is a frequently reported musculoskeletal disorder, but few studies have compared data between countries. Objectives: Examine prevalence, severity, and sick leave and explore ...
    • Why do so many pregnant women give up exercise?: An Italian cross-sectional study 

      Skjold, Ingvild; Benvenuti, Maria Beatrice; Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Objective: Current exercise guidelines recommend women to exercise throughout pregnancy, and the benefits are well documented. Still, there is an increasing decline of exercise levels during pregnancy and a high percentage ...