Predicting pregnancy-related low back pain: a prospective cohort protocol integrating motor control and functional movement tests with pressure pain thresholds

This study is the first to comprehensively investigate the combined predictive power of motor control, functional movement, and pain sensitivity for PLBP. The findings are expected to identify key early risk factors and contribute to the development of a validated predictive score, ultimately informing targeted prevention strategies to reduce the burden of PLBP and improve maternal health outcomes.