The biomechanics of pregnancy: A systematic review

R Conder, R Zamani, M Akrami - Journal of functional morphology and …, 2019 - mdpi.com
During pregnancy, a number of biomechanical and hormonal changes occur that can alter
spinal curvature, balance, and gait patterns by affecting key areas of the human body. This …

Does a history of childbirth impact injury prevalence and mental health in female military members?

CM Edwards, É Miller, DF da Silva… - Applied physiology …, 2023 - cdnsciencepub.com
The effect of parity status on the prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal injury (MSKi)
among female Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members is unknown. This study aims to …

Maternal posture-physiology interactions in human pregnancy: a narrative review

AJ Kember, JL Anderson, NE Gorazd… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
There are several well-known medical conditions in which posture and gravity interact with
natural history, including pregnancy. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of …

Plantar pressure changes and their relationships with low back pain during pregnancy using instrumented insoles

F Martínez-Martí, O Ocón-Hernández… - Journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Low back pain affects around 50% of pregnant women and presents significant morbidity
and persistence for years in 20% of postpartum women who report that pain. Numerous …

Changes in Foot Biomechanics during Pregnancy and Postpartum: Scoping Review

MOB Zangão, AF Poeira, M Branco… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: During pregnancy, changes in foot biomechanics affect structural stability
and gait.(2) Objective: To map the available evidence for changes in foot biomechanics …

Biomechanical Adaptations of Gait in Pregnancy: Implications for Physical Activity and Exercise

M Branco, R Santos-Rocha, L Aguiar, F Vieira… - Exercise and Physical …, 2022 - Springer
During pregnancy, women experience several changes in the body's physiology,
morphology, and hormonal system. These changes may affect the balance and body …

Musculoskeletal Injuries, Exercise Behaviors, and Reproductive Health Are Related to Physical Fitness of Female First-Responders and Health Care Providers

CM Edwards, JL Puranda, É Miller… - Women's Health …, 2024 - liebertpub.com
Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are the most common injury type experienced
by first-responders and health care providers (HCPs), making them a significant threat to …

Common foot and ankle disorders in pregnancy: the role of diagnostic ultrasound

ME Sahr, A Grünebaum, RC Positano… - Journal of Perinatal …, 2024 - degruyter.com
Foot and ankle disorders are common during pregnancy, driven by significant physiological
changes including weight distribution, hormonal fluctuations, and fluid balance. These …

Morphological and postural changes in the foot during pregnancy and puerperium: a longitudinal study

M Alcahuz-Griñan, P Nieto-Gil… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study is to observe the morphological and postural changes to the foot that
take place during pregnancy and the puerperium. Method: In this descriptive, observational …

Are physical fitness, a history of childbirth and injury history related to knee valgus in female Canadian Armed Forces members during a bodyweight overhead squat …

CM Edwards, D da Silva, JL Puranda, É Miller… - BMJ Mil …, 2024 - militaryhealth.bmj.com
Objectives A history of childbirth is associated with musculoskeletal injury (MSKi) in female
members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). While previous injury and pregnancy impact …