Persistent pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain is common, 2-5% av all women given birth is suffering from disabling daily pain with high impact on quality of life. A prospective double-blinded randomised controlled trial will be performed with a baseline assessment 7-10 months after childbirth with follow-up directly and 6 months after a treatment period with low level laser therapy (LLLT) or sham laser treatment, given at 12 planned treatment sessions during four weeks. 60 women will be included in the study. If LLLT can reduce pain and improve function there will be a new treatment option for this condition.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Pain intensity (100 mm VAS) Worst during the past week
Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months after treatment
P4-test Pressure (1, 5, 10 or 15kg) added to provoke sacral pain
Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months after treatment
6 minute walk test, 6MWT, distance (m)
Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months after treatment
Disability rating index, DRI. Function past week %
Timeframe: Baseline to 6 months after treatment