Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain affects balance in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

Ivana Hrvatin, Darja Rugelj and Darija Šćepanović

PLOS ONE, 2024, vol. 19, issue 3, 1-11

Abstract: Introduction: During pregnancy, many changes in the musculoskeletal system and pregnancy-related disorders affect posture and postural stability. Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) is a common disorder in pregnancy; the cause remains unknown. The purpose of the present study was to determine if PPGP affects static postural stability and its relation to the stage of pregnancy. Methods: Sixty-three pregnant women between the ages of 18 and 45 and between the 12th and 38th weeks of gestation were included in the study. They were divided into four groups according on the trimester and the presence of PPGP. Static balance was assessed using a force plate on firm and compliant surfaces with eyes open and closed. Results: Pregnant women with PPGP had significantly (p

Date: 2024
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