International Journal of
Nursing and Midwifery

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Nurs. Midwifery
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2456
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJNM
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 213

Full Length Research Paper

Effectiveness of physical therapy for pregnant low back pain - A literature review

M. Y. Li
  • M. Y. Li
  • Institute of Textiles and Clothing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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C. W. Kan
  • C. W. Kan
  • Institute of Textiles and Clothing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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A. S. W. Wong
  • A. S. W. Wong
  • Institute of Textiles and Clothing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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Y. L. Kwok
  • Y. L. Kwok
  • Institute of Textiles and Clothing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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J. Yip
  • J. Yip
  • Institute of Textiles and Clothing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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S. P. Ng
  • S. P. Ng
  • The Hong Kong Community College, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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T. H. T. Lao
  • T. H. T. Lao
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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  •  Received: 09 May 2016
  •  Accepted: 22 June 2016
  •  Published: 31 August 2016

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