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Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the effect of electroacupuncture on functional performance and low back pain during pregnancy. Forty multigravida women during third trimester of pregnancy complained from low back pain (diagnosed by gynecologist).They were selected randomly from Al-Agouza police hospital in Giza. Their ages were ranged from 25 to 35 years old and their body mass index was ranged 25-35 kg/m2. They were divided into two groups equal in numbers; group A consisted of 20 women, they were treated by hot packs only 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks (12 sessions). group B consisted of 20 women were treated by electro acupuncture and hot packs for 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks (12 sessions). Low back pain was assessed by Visual analogue scale and functional performance was evaluated by Oswestry functional disability questionnaire before and after treatment for both groups (A&B). The results of this study found that, there was a significant decrease in pain intensity and significant increase functional performance in both groups after treatment. When both groups compared together, there was significant difference between both groups after treatment (more decrease in pain intensity and more increase functional performance in group B). So, it could be concluded that the electroacupuncture is very effective in reducing low back pain and increasing functional performance during pregnancy