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Furtado ECS, Azevedo YSD, Galhardo DDR, Miranda IPC, Oliveira MEC, das Neves PFM, Monte LB, Carneiro Nunes EF, Ferreira EAG, Callegari B, Souza GDS, de Melo-Neto JS. Influence of Gestational Age on Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity, Plantar Contact, and Functional Mobility in High-Risk Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:4615. [PMID: 39066013 PMCID: PMC11280655 DOI: 10.3390/s24144615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
Abstract
During pregnancy, biomechanical changes are observed due to hormonal and physical modifications, which can lead to alterations in the curvature of the spine, balance, gait patterns, and functionality of the pelvic floor muscles. This study aimed to investigate the progressive impact of biomechanical changes that occur during gestational weeks on the myoelectric activity of the pelvic floor muscles, plantar contact area, and functional mobility of high-risk pregnant women. METHODS This was a cross-sectional observational study carried out from November 2022 to March 2023. A total of 62 pregnant women of different gestational ages with high-risk pregnancies were analyzed using surface electromyography to assess the functionality of the pelvic floor muscles, plantigraphy (Staheli index and plantar contact area), and an accelerometer and gyroscope using the timed up and go test via an inertial sensor on a smartphone. Descriptive statistics and multivariate linear regression analyses were carried out to test the predictive value of the signature. RESULTS Increasing weeks of gestation resulted in a decrease in the RMS value (β = -0.306; t = -2.284; p = 0.026) according to the surface electromyography analyses. However, there was no association with plantar contact (F (4.50) = 0.697; p = 0.598; R2 = 0.53). With regard to functional mobility, increasing weeks of gestation resulted in a decrease in time to standing (β = -0.613; t = -2.495; p = 0.016), time to go (β = -0.513; t = -2.264; p = 0.028), and first gyrus peak (β = -0.290; t = -2.168; p = 0.035). However, there was an increase in the time to come back (β = 0.453; t = 2.321; p = 0.025) as the number of gestational weeks increased. CONCLUSIONS Increased gestational age is associated with a reduction in pelvic floor myoelectric activity. The plantar contact area did not change over the weeks. Advancing gestation was accompanied by a decrease in time to standing, time to go, and first gyrus peak, as well as an increase in time to come back.
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- Emilly Cássia Soares Furtado
- Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075110, PA, Brazil; (E.C.S.F.); (Y.S.D.A.); (D.d.R.G.); (I.P.C.M.); (M.E.C.O.); (B.C.); (G.d.S.S.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075110, PA, Brazil; (E.C.S.F.); (Y.S.D.A.); (D.d.R.G.); (I.P.C.M.); (M.E.C.O.); (B.C.); (G.d.S.S.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075110, PA, Brazil; (E.C.S.F.); (Y.S.D.A.); (D.d.R.G.); (I.P.C.M.); (M.E.C.O.); (B.C.); (G.d.S.S.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075110, PA, Brazil; (E.C.S.F.); (Y.S.D.A.); (D.d.R.G.); (I.P.C.M.); (M.E.C.O.); (B.C.); (G.d.S.S.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075110, PA, Brazil; (E.C.S.F.); (Y.S.D.A.); (D.d.R.G.); (I.P.C.M.); (M.E.C.O.); (B.C.); (G.d.S.S.)
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- Santa Casa de Misericórdia Foundation of Pará, Belém 66055080, PA, Brazil; (P.F.M.d.N.); (L.B.M.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075110, PA, Brazil; (E.C.S.F.); (Y.S.D.A.); (D.d.R.G.); (I.P.C.M.); (M.E.C.O.); (B.C.); (G.d.S.S.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075110, PA, Brazil; (E.C.S.F.); (Y.S.D.A.); (D.d.R.G.); (I.P.C.M.); (M.E.C.O.); (B.C.); (G.d.S.S.)
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém 66075110, PA, Brazil; (E.C.S.F.); (Y.S.D.A.); (D.d.R.G.); (I.P.C.M.); (M.E.C.O.); (B.C.); (G.d.S.S.)
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Donnelly GM, Coltman CE, Dane K, Elliott-Sale KJ, Hayman M, McCarthy-Ryan MF, Perkins J, Rollins S, Moore IS. Prioritise safety, optimise success! Return to rugby postpartum. Eur J Sport Sci 2024. [PMID: 38978338 DOI: 10.1002/ejsc.12144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Pregnancy and childbirth involve substantial physical, physiological and psychological changes. As such, postpartum rugby players should be supported and appropriately prepared to return to the demands of rugby alongside the additional demands of motherhood. This review aims to discuss specific perinatal considerations that inform a rugby player's readiness to return-to-sport postpartum and present an approach to rehabilitation. Before engaging in full rugby training and matchplay, postpartum players should have progressed through the initial phases of rehabilitation and graded sports-specific training to prepare them for the loads they will be exposed to. Additional rehabilitation considerations include minimising deconditioning during pregnancy; medical concerns; the abdominal wall; the pelvic floor; perinatal breast changes, breastfeeding and risk of contact breast injury; body mass; nutritional requirements; hormonal considerations; athlete identity and psychological considerations; joining team training; return to contact and tackle training; evaluating player load tolerance and future research, policy and surveillance needs. A whole-systems, biopsychosocial approach following an evidence informed return-to-sport framework is recommended when rehabilitating postpartum rugby players. Health and exercise professionals are encouraged to use the perinatal-specific recommendations in this review to guide the development of postpartum rehabilitation protocols and resources.
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- G M Donnelly
- Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK
- Private Practice, Maguiresbridge, N. Ireland, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport, Manchester, UK
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- Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK
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- Women's Welsh Rugby Union, National Centre of Excellence, Wales, UK
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- Ministry of Defence: Regional Rehabilitation Unit Aldershot, Aldershot, UK
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- Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK
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Wang C, Jin B, Lu A. Effects of Cognitive-Motor and Motor-Motor Dual Tasks on Gait Performance in Older Adults with Sarcopenia. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1206. [PMID: 38921320 PMCID: PMC11203043 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12121206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND With the advent of global aging, the health of the older population has become a critical public health challenge. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dual-tasking on gait performance in patients with sarcopenia. METHODS Thirty participants with sarcopenia (age: 70.73 ± 4.12 yr, MMSE score: 26.90 ± 3.00), including 14 males and 16 females, were selected according to the diagnostic criteria of the Asian Working Group on Sarcopenia. All participants were instructed to perform the gait test in three modes: single task (ST), cognitive-motor dual task (CMDT), and motor-motor dual task (MMDT). Statistical analyses were performed using one-way ANOVA to evaluate the effects of different task types on gait parameters of the participants. RESULTS (1) Compared with ST walking, gait frequency, step length, and step speed decreased, and the gait cycle and double-support phase increased in patients with sarcopenia during dual-task walking (p < 0.05); (2) Compared with ST walking, gait variability indices such as stride frequency, stride length, and support period significantly increased in patients with sarcopenia during dual-task walking (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The increased difficulty in postural control caused by dual-task interference may reduce the safety of motor strategies in patients with sarcopenia and increase the risk of falls. Future studies should focus on the effects of exercise interventions on multitasking patterns in people with sarcopenia to promote balance function in these populations.
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- School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China;
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- School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China;
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Edwards CM, da Silva D, Puranda JL, Miller É, Semeniuk K, Adamo KB. 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 movement? BMJ Mil Health 2024:e002653. [PMID: 38862249 DOI: 10.1136/military-2023-002653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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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 knee kinematics, it is unclear if a history of childbirth is associated with medial knee displacement (MKD) in an overhead squat movement screen. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between MKD and (1) MSKi and (2) parity status in female CAF members. METHODS 24 nulliparous and 21 parous female participants employed by the CAF completed a comprehensive physical fitness assessment of muscular flexibility, power, strength, endurance, aerobic capacity and a bodyweight overhead squat movement screen (recorded using two-dimensional video, and hip-knee-ankle angle measured using Kinovea software). Interactions between MKD, parity status and MSKi history were assessed by one-way analysis of variance and two-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) (adjusted for age). RESULTS An interaction between parity status and acute injury of the lower extremity was observed (F=4.379, p=0.043, η2 =0.099) in MKD of the right knee. The two-way ANCOVA examining acute injury of the lumbopelvic hip complex (lower back, pelvis, hip) yielded an interaction between acute injury to the lumbopelvic hip complex and parity status (F=4.601, p=0.038, η2=0.103) in MKD asymmetry. DISCUSSION Parous participants with acute injury to the lower extremity had larger MKD than parous without this injury type. Parous participants without acute injury to the lumbopelvic hip complex had greater MKD asymmetry than nulliparous without this injury type. Our findings suggest that researchers and clinicians should consider parity status in conjunction with MSKi history when assessing knee kinematics in female military members.
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- Department of Sports Studies, Bishop's University, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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González-de-la-Flor Á, Valera-Calero JA, García-Fernández P, López-de-Uralde-Villanueva I, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Plaza-Manzano G. Clinical Presentation Differences Among Four Subtypes of Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Case-Control Study. Phys Ther 2024; 104:pzad179. [PMID: 38157293 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzad179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to assess the psychological, functional, and physical differences between patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome and individuals who were asymptomatic (controls) to analyze clinical differences among 4 subtypes of FAI (cam type, cam type with labral tear, pincer type, and pincer type with labral tear), to calculate the correlations among the variables described, and to identify risk factors contributing to the hip function variance. METHODS A case-control study was conducted at a hospital rehabilitation unit with a cohort of individuals who were asymptomatic (controls) and a cohort of patients with FAI. Sociodemographic characteristics, pain intensity, psychological health status, hip range of motion (RoM), hip isometric strength, and hip function were assessed. RESULTS A total of 69 controls and 69 patients with FAI were analyzed. Although sociodemographic characteristics were comparable between samples, poorer hip RoM, strength, and psychological health were found for the cases. FAI subtypes showed no significant pain intensity, psychological health, or RoM differences (except for hip adduction), but hip strength differed among FAI subtypes. Multiple significant correlations between psychological health, pain intensity, RoM, strength, and hip function were found. The variance values of the International Hip Outcome Tool, Hip Outcome Score (HOS) for daily living activities, and HOS for sports activities were partially explained (47.6%, 36.0%, and 21.6%, respectively) on the basis of kinesiophobia, hip strength, self-efficacy, and anxiety. CONCLUSION Patients with FAI showed poorer psychological health, hip RoM, and strength than individuals who were asymptomatic and had similar sociodemographic characteristics. FAI subtype influenced the patients' clinical presentations. Hip strength, kinesiophobia, anxiety, and self-efficacy should be targeted for improving hip function, as they have been demonstrated to be important contributors to hip disability. IMPACT This study demonstrated that pain catastrophizing, hip strength, and hip adduction differed among FAI subtypes. However, hip function and pain intensity were comparable between FAI subtypes.
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- Ángel González-de-la-Flor
- Department of Physical Therapy and Sport Medicine, Hospital Universitario Quironsalud Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursery, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Grupo InPhysio, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursery, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Grupo InPhysio, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursery, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Grupo InPhysio, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Spain
- Cátedra Institucional en Docencia, Clínica e Investigación en Fisioterapia: Terapia Manual, Punción Seca y Ejercicio Terapéutico, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursery, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Grupo InPhysio, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain
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Vinograd O, Shohat N, Essa A. Unusual Presentation of Hip Pain in a Pregnant Woman Due to Bilateral Cervical Neck Stress Fractures: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2024; 14:01709767-202406000-00012. [PMID: 38635770 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.23.00298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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CASE We present an unusual case of bilateral femoral neck fatigue fractures in a 28-year-old pregnant woman at the 18th week of gestation successfully treated through operative intervention involving consecutive total hip arthroplasty and internal fixation within the same procedure, resulting in favorable clinical outcomes. CONCLUSION Current clinical practices suggest that a restricted use of plain radiographs, even those involving the pelvis in pregnant women carries a minimal risk to the fetus and is not contraindicated. Magnetic resonance imaging proved valuable for differential diagnosis, contrasting with sonography.
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- Ofir Vinograd
- Department of Orthopedics, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Ramat Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel
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Hrvatin I, Rugelj D, Šćepanović D. Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain affects balance in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0287221. [PMID: 38457422 PMCID: PMC10923470 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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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 < 0.05) greater centre-of-pressure velocity and sway area compared to pregnant women without PPGP, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy. In the second trimester, only two significant differences in COP parameters were observed between pregnant women with and without PPGP. Pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy had significantly (p < 0.05) greater centre-of-pressure velocity and larger postural sway area compared to pregnant women in the second trimester of pregnancy, regardless of PPGP. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Pregnant women with PPGP had poorer static stability when compared to pregnant women without pain, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy. The cause could be found in the poorer ability to stabilise the trunk and pelvis, poorer proprioception, and issues with automatic movement patterns.
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- Ivana Hrvatin
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Gynaecological Clinic, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Harris NR. Systematic Reviews to Inform Practice, March/April 2024. J Midwifery Womens Health 2024; 69:304-312. [PMID: 38553829 DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.13632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Deering RE, Donnelly GM, Brockwell E, Bo K, Davenport MH, De Vivo M, Dufour S, Forner L, Mills H, Moore IS, Olson A, Christopher SM. Clinical and exercise professional opinion on designing a postpartum return-to-running training programme: an international Delphi study and consensus statement. Br J Sports Med 2024; 58:183-195. [PMID: 38191239 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Returning to running postpartum presents challenges such as musculoskeletal pain and pelvic floor dysfunction for some females, but there is little guidance on developing and progressing postpartum training programmes. This study aims to establish expert consensus recommendations on designing and modifying a postpartum return-to-running training programme, highlight costs and access to qualified professionals as potential barriers and discuss clinical, research and sports policy implications.A three-round Delphi survey of clinical and exercise professionals working with postpartum runners was conducted. Round I consisted of open-ended questions related to designing the training plan, modifications based on biopsychosocial factors, key muscle groups to train and referral and payment sources. Rounds II and III involved Likert-scale voting to identify consensus (≥75% agreement).118 participants completed Round I, 107 completed Round II (response rate 90.6%) and 95 completed Round III (response rate 80.5%). Consensus was reached in 42/47 (89%) statements, including recommendations for a period of relative rest, gradual increases in duration and intensity, starting with a walk-run protocol and incorporating strength training. Training should be modified based on musculoskeletal or pelvic symptoms, sleep, mental health, lactation or energy availability concerns. Cost and access to experienced postpartum running professionals were identified as potential barriers for runners to receive care.Consensus recommendations for a postpartum return-to-running programme include an individualised exercise prescription, gradual increases in physical activity, walk-run protocols and targeted muscle strengthening. Further research and improved access to clinical and exercise professionals are needed to inform and facilitate best practices.
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- Rita E Deering
- Department of Physical Therapy, Carroll University, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine & Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Sport Medicine, Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Akershus University Hospital, Lorenskog, Norway
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- Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health, Physical Activity and Diabetes Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, Women and Children's Health Research Institute, Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- The Active Pregnancy Foundation, England, UK
- Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
- Perinatal Physical Activity Research Group, School of Psychology and Life Sciences, Section of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, Kent, UK
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- McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, southeastern Ontario, Canada
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- University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Perinatal Physical Activity Research Group, School of Psychology and Life Sciences, Section of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, Kent, UK
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- Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK
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- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Tufts University, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Elon University, Elon, North Carolina, USA
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Sánchez-Polán M, Nagpal TS, Zhang D, Silva-Jose C, Montejo R, Barakat R. The Influence of Physical Activity during Pregnancy on Maternal Pain and Discomfort: A Meta-Analysis. J Pers Med 2023; 14:44. [PMID: 38248744 PMCID: PMC10817295 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14010044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Pregnant women may experience pain and discomfort during pregnancy, especially in areas such as the lower back and pelvic girdle. Pain in pregnancy is associated with poor quality of life, and because it is a common occurrence, pregnant women may be offered several resources to prevent discomforts throughout pregnancy, such as engaging in physical activity. This study was a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (prospectively registered in Prospero, registration number: CRD42023451320) aimed to assess the effects of physical activity during pregnancy on maternal pain and discomfort. We analysed 16 randomised clinical trials. The results of these analyses indicate that women who performed physical activity had significantly less intensity of pain (z = <2.69, p = <0.007; SMD = -0.66, 95% CI = -1.13, -0.18, I2 = <91%, Pheterogeneity = <0.001) and a reduction observed in the disability questionnaire (z = <2.37, p = <0.02; SMD = -0.80, 95% CI = -1.47, -0.14, I2 = <91%, Pheterogeneity = <0.001), and overall reduced general pain (z = <3.87, p = <0.001; SMD = -0.56, 95% CI = -0.84, -0.27, I2 = <86%, Pheterogeneity = <0.001) than women who did not practice physical activity during pregnancy. In conclusion, physical activity during pregnancy could effectively help to diminish pain intensity, reduce disability due to pain, and generally reduce pain.
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- Miguel Sánchez-Polán
- AFIPE Research Group, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences-INEF, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.S.-P.); (D.Z.); (C.S.-J.)
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada;
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- AFIPE Research Group, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences-INEF, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.S.-P.); (D.Z.); (C.S.-J.)
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- AFIPE Research Group, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences-INEF, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.S.-P.); (D.Z.); (C.S.-J.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- AFIPE Research Group, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences-INEF, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.S.-P.); (D.Z.); (C.S.-J.)
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K A, V V. Redefining Maternal Wellness: The Role of Antenatal Exercises in Musculoskeletal Issues Among Primigravida Mothers. Cureus 2023; 15:e50494. [PMID: 38226104 PMCID: PMC10789476 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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During pregnancy, there are notable alterations in biomechanics, hormones, and vascular functioning, which frequently result in a range of musculoskeletal ailments, including back pain, leg cramps, and pelvic girdle discomfort. The significance of pregnancy-related musculoskeletal problems on women's daily functioning and general well-being is highlighted by their widespread occurrence worldwide, necessitating heightened focus and implementation of effective therapeutic approaches. The main aims of this study were to assess the effectiveness of prenatal exercises in musculoskeletal discomfort and investigate the association between post-intervention levels of discomfort and certain demographic factors. A quantitative technique was used in this study, utilizing a pre-experimental design conducted for three months. A total of 60 primigravida mothers were selected as participants through purposive sampling. The study was conducted in a Maternity Tertiary Care Center located in Tamil Nadu. The intervention encompassed the provision of antenatal exercises, specifically focusing on abdominal tightness, pelvic tilting, and foot and ankle movements. The researcher demonstrated the exercises for 20 minutes, and afterward, mothers were asked to perform the activities themselves. The process was monitored and observed for two weeks. The findings were statistically significant, suggesting a noteworthy decrease in musculoskeletal disorders following the implementation of the intervention. The statistical analysis revealed a significant degree of significance (P = 0.001), confirming the efficacy of the exercises. Before the implementation of the intervention, a significant proportion of mothers, namely, 45 (75%) reported experiencing moderate back pain. However, following the intervention, this percentage notably fell to 33.34% (20). The incidence of moderate pelvic pain decreased from 80% (48) to 30% (18), and a comparable pattern was observed in the reduction of leg cramps. Additionally, the research identified significant associations between the improvements and a range of demographic and obstetric factors, including the level of education, occupation, family structure, age at marriage, and weight of the mother. The results highlight the significance of incorporating antenatal exercises as a regular component of prenatal care to minimize musculoskeletal discomfort, hence promoting the overall health and well-being of expectant mothers.
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- Ambika K
- Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Government Medical College Hospital, Chennai, IND
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- Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, College of Nursing, Madras Medical College, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, IND
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Ojukwu CP, Ugwoke MO, Mohammed J, Ilo IJ, Ativie NR. Effects of abdominal girdle belt on pulmonary function variables of postpartum women in Enugu, Nigeria: a quasi-experimental study. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2023; 43:2182671. [PMID: 36892185 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2023.2182671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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This quasi-experimental study was aimed at investigating the effects of wearing an abdominal girdle belt on pulmonary function variables of postpartum women. 40 consenting postpartum women aged between 18 and 35 years were recruited from a post-natal clinic in Enugu, Nigeria. The participants were conveniently assigned into girdle belt and control groups (20 each). Their lung function (forced expiratory volume in first second[FEV1], and %FEV1, forced vital capacity[FVC], peak expiratory flow [PEF], forced expiratory flows [25th, 75th & 25-75th percentiles]) values were measured prior to and after eight weeks of the study intervention period for each participant. Data obtained were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Following the intervention period, 19 and 13 participants completed the study in the girdle belt and control groups, respectively. The main results showed that both groups were comparable at baseline for all the study variables assessed (p > 0.05). Following the intervention period, only the PEF was significantly reduced in the girdle belt group compared to control group participants (p = 0.012). Thus, wearing girdle belts for an extended period of time has no effect on the lung function values of postpartum women.IMPACT STATEMENTWhat is already known on the subject? Postpartum abdominal girdle belts are commonly utilised for resolution of abdominal protrusion and obesity after childbirth. Unfortunately, several adverse effects, including bleeding, compressive pain and discomfort and abnormally increased intra-abdominal pressure, have been associated with this practice. Consistent increase in intra-abdominal pressure of variable duration has been reported to affect pulmonary functions.What do the results of this study add? The study findings indicate that wearing girdle belts for eight weeks by postpartum women has no substantial effect on the pulmonary function variables.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? Utilisation of abdominal girdle belts of equal or less than 8 weeks duration should not be discouraged for post-partum women due to fear of its potential negative impact on pulmonary function.
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- Chidiebele Petronilla Ojukwu
- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Nigeria Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Nigeria Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Nigeria Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Nigeria Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria
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Chatelain LS, Marie-Hardy L, Khalifé M, Glorion C, Garreau De Loubresse C, Guigui P, Ferrero E. Pregnancy and childbirth after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery: A study of 80 pregnancies. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023:103711. [PMID: 37863186 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2023.103711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal disease affecting 2% of adolescents, and women in 90% of the cases. When a surgical treatment is opted for, many questions are frequently asked by families and patients about the course of pregnancy and childbirth after the spinal fusion. This subject remains little studied in the literature, especially with modern instrumentation techniques. HYPOTHESIS The goal was to describe pregnancy and childbirth after AIS surgery in terms of access to epidural analgesia, need for cesarean section (c-section), and low back pain during and after pregnancy. We thus hypothesized that women undergoing spinal surgery for AIS have subsequently uncomplicated pregnancies and childbirths, and have access to epidural analgesia as women without AIS do. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this retrospective multicenter study, 198 women who underwent surgery between 1984 and 2014 were reviewed from two university hospitals. Among them, 50 women became pregnant, for a total of 80 pregnancies. Surgical data were collected [approach, uppermost and lowermost instrumented vertebra (UIV, LIV)]. Pregnancy characteristics were evaluated: time between surgery and pregnancy, number of births, mode of analgesia, type of delivery, weight gain. Occurrence of low back pain during pregnancy and at follow-up was recorded using ODI. RESULTS Of the 50 women, 34 had posterior surgery and 16 had anterior surgery. Deliveries took place from 1988 to 2018. Of the 80 pregnancies, 81% were delivered by vaginal route (n=65/80), and an effective epidural anesthesia was performed for 49% of them (n=39/80). Epidural analgesia failed in 9% of pregnancies (n=7/80), and was denied in 35% of cases (n=28/80), half of the time by anesthesiologists (n=15/80). Patients refused epidural in 13 pregnancies (16%, n=13/80). A general anesthesia was used in six pregnancies (8%, n=6/80), for c-sections only. Back pain was reported in 48% of the pregnancies (n=38/80). The level of fusion was correlated with c-section, and conversely with epidural anesthesia. DISCUSSION A normal pregnancy with vaginal delivery seems to be the rule for women undergoing spinal fusion for AIS. The c-section rate in AIS women was similar to the general population (19%). Yet, access to epidural anesthesia still seems problematic with only 49% of births in this series, compared with 81% in the French population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective cohort.
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- Léonard Swann Chatelain
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital européen Georges Pompidou (HEGP), Paris University, Paris, France.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital de la Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris University, Paris, France; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital Necker-Enfants malades, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital européen Georges Pompidou (HEGP), Paris University, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital Necker-Enfants malades, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital européen Georges Pompidou (HEGP), Paris University, Paris, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital européen Georges Pompidou (HEGP), Paris University, Paris, France
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Żurawski A, Śliwiński Z, Kozieł D, Kiebzak W. Monitoring Expression of Balance during Therapy in Children with Postural Disorders. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:974. [PMID: 37371206 DOI: 10.3390/children10060974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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In the literature, we find information about the impact of changes in the shape of the spine on the efficiency of equivalent reactions, and we also find information about the methods and effects of physiotherapy in improving equivalent reactions. However, there is a lack of publications showing the process of changes taking place over time and defining their nature at individual stages of treatment. The aim of this study is to present the process of monitoring the expression of balance in patients aged 8-12 years with postural disorders, in the course of the therapeutic process. The shape of the spine and the efficiency of equilibrium reactions in standing posture and during gait were assessed in all the subjects. The subjects were put into two groups: with a shape-of-spine disorder and without one. The recommended set of therapeutic activities in home conditions lasted about 20 min and was performed by the child with a parent's supervision. The therapeutic program was based on elements of neurophysiological methods: Vojta and PNF. The following parameters were measured: the maximum movement of the center of pressure (CoP) in the frontal plane during gait, the maximum movement of the CoP in the sagittal plane, the movement of the CoP in the frontal plane in static conditions and the movement of the CoP in the sagittal plane in static conditions. Six statistically significant differences were recorded, and all of them were related to measurement I. The Friedman test result was statistically significant for all the indexes. Post hoc analyses were performed using the Dunn-Bonferroni test. The children with shape-of-spine disorders had a lower efficiency of equivalent reactions in relation to the children without disorders. The therapy with the application of neurophysiological methods in the treatment of shape-of-spine disorders improved equilibrium reactions in these patients. Long-lasting and thorough observations of the therapeutic process in children with shape-of-spine disorders should include the monitoring of the efficiency of equilibrium reactions.
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- Arkadiusz Żurawski
- Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, 25-369 Kielce, Poland
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- Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, 25-369 Kielce, Poland
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- Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, 25-369 Kielce, Poland
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- Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, 25-369 Kielce, Poland
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Li X, Lu Z, Cen X, Zhou Y, Xuan R, Sun D, Gu Y. Effect of pregnancy on female gait characteristics: a pilot study based on portable gait analyzer and induced acceleration analysis. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1034132. [PMID: 37260595 PMCID: PMC10227621 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1034132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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Introduction: The changes in physical shape and center of mass during pregnancy may increase the risk of falls. However, there were few studies on the effects of maternal muscles on gait characteristics and no studies have attempted to investigate changes in induced acceleration during pregnancy. Further research in this area may help to reveal the causes of gait changes in women during pregnancy and provide ideas for the design of footwear and clothing for pregnant women. The purpose of this study is to compare gait characteristics and induced accelerations between non-pregnant and pregnant women using OpenSim musculoskeletal modeling techniques, and to analyze their impact on pregnancy gait. Methods: Forty healthy participants participated in this study, including 20 healthy non-pregnant and 20 pregnant women (32.25 ± 5.36 weeks). The portable gait analyzer was used to collect participants' conventional gait parameters. The adjusted OpenSim personalized musculoskeletal model analyzed the participants' kinematics, kinetics, and induced acceleration. Independent sample T-test and one-dimensional parameter statistical mapping analysis were used to compare the differences in gait characteristics between pregnant and non-pregnant women. Results: Compared to the control group, pregnancy had a 0.34 m reduction in mean walking speed (p < 0.01), a decrease in mean stride length of 0.19 m (p < 0.01), a decrease in mean stride frequency of 19.06 step/min (p < 0.01), a decrease in mean thigh acceleration of 0.14 m/s2 (p < 0.01), a decrease in mean swing work of 0.23 g (p < 0.01), and a decrease in mean leg falling strength of 0.84 g (p < 0.01). Induced acceleration analysis showed that pregnancy muscle-induced acceleration decreased in late pregnancy (p < 0.01), and the contribution of the gastrocnemius muscle to the hip and joint increased (p < 0.01). Discussion: Compared with non-pregnant women, the gait characteristics, movement amplitude, and joint moment of pregnant women changed significantly. This study observed for the first time that the pregnant women relied more on gluteus than quadriceps to extend their knee joints during walking compared with the control group. This change may be due to an adaptive change in body shape and mass during pregnancy.
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- Xin Li
- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Research Academy of Medicine Combining Sports, Ningbo No 2 Hospital, Ningbo, China
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Ohlendorf D, Avaniadi I, Adjami F, Christian W, Doerry C, Fay V, Fisch V, Gerez A, Goecke J, Kaya U, Keller J, Krüger D, Pflaum J, Porsch L, Loewe C, Scharnweber B, Sosnov P, Wanke EM, Oremek G, Ackermann H, Holzgreve F, Keil F, Groneberg DA, Maurer-Grubinger C. Standard values of the upper body posture in healthy adults with special regard to age, sex and BMI. Sci Rep 2023; 13:873. [PMID: 36650216 PMCID: PMC9845304 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-27976-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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In order to classify and analyze the parameters of upper body posture in clinical or physiotherapeutic settings, a baseline in the form of standard values with special regard to age, sex and BMI is required. Thus, subjectively healthy men and women aged 21-60 years were measured in this project. The postural parameters of 800 symptom-free male (n = 397) and female (n = 407) volunteers aged 21-60 years (Ø♀: 39.7 ± 11.6, Ø ♂: 40.7 ± 11.5 y) were studied. The mean height of the men was 1.8 ± 0.07 m, with a mean body weight of 84.8 ± 13.1 kg and an average BMI of 26.0 ± 3.534 kg/m2. In contrast, the mean height of the women was 1.67 ± 0.06 m, with a mean body weight of 66.5 ± 12.7 kg and an average BMI of 23.9 ± 4.6 kg/m2. By means of video rasterstereography, a 3-dimensional scan of the upper back surface was measured when in a habitual standing position. The means or medians, confidence intervals, tolerance ranges, the minimum, 2.5, 25, 50, 75, 97.5 percentiles and the maximum, plus the kurtosis and skewness of the distribution, were calculated for all parameters. Additionally, ANOVA and a factor analyses (sex, BMI, age) were conducted. In both sexes across all age groups, balanced, symmetrical upper body statics were evident. Most strikingly, the females showed greater thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles (kyphosis: Ø ♀ 56°, Ø♂ 51°; lordosis: Ø ♀ 49°, Ø♂ 32°) and lumbar bending angles (Ø ♀ 14°, Ø♂ 11°) than the males. The distance between the scapulae was more pronounced in men. These parameters also show an increase with age and BMI, respectively. Pelvic parameters were independent of age and sex. The upper body postures of women and men between the ages of 21 and 60 years were found to be almost symmetrical and axis-conforming with a positive correlation for BMI or age. Consequently, the present body posture parameters allow for comparisons with other studies, as well as for the evaluation of clinical (interim) diagnostics and applications.
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- D Ohlendorf
- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Biostatistics and Mathematical Modeling, Goethe-University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, Goethe-University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Building 9A, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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Zhang M, Cooley C, Ziadni MS, Mackey I, Flood P. Association between history of childbirth and chronic, functionally significant back pain in later life. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:4. [PMID: 36597120 PMCID: PMC9809019 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-02023-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Back pain is more prevalent among women than men. The association with sex could be related to pregnancy and childbirth, unique female conditions. This association has not been thoroughly evaluated. METHODS Using a retrospective cohort design, we evaluated the relationship between history of childbirth on the prevalence and severity of functionally consequential back pain in 1069 women from a tertiary care pain management clinic. Interactions among preexisting, acute peripartum, and subsequent back pain were evaluated as secondary outcomes among the parous women using logistic and linear regression as appropriate. RESULTS The women who had given birth had a higher risk for functionally significant back pain compared to women who had not given birth (85% vs 77%, p < 0.001, Risk Ratio 1.11 [1.04-1.17]). The association was preserved after correction for age, weight, and race. Back pain was also more slightly severe (Numerical Rating Score for Pain 7[5-8] vs 6[5-7] out of 10, p = 0.002). Women who recalled severe, acute postpartum back pain had a higher prevalence of current debilitating back pain (89% vs 75%, Risk Ratio 1.19 (1.08-1.31), p = 0.001). Twenty-eight percent of acute postpartum back pain never resolved and 40% reported incomplete resolution. CONCLUSIONS A history of pregnancy and childbirth is a risk factor for chronic functionally significant back pain in women. Severe acute postpartum back pain is a risk factor for future disability suggesting that the peripartum period may provide an important opportunity for intervention. Early recognition and management may mitigate future disability. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered with clinicaltrials.gov as "Association Between Chronic Headache and Back Pain with Childbirth" (NCT04091321) on 16/09/2019 before it was initiated.
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- Michelle Zhang
- grid.168010.e0000000419368956School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA USA ,grid.34477.330000000122986657Present address: UW Internal Medicine Residency Program, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195-6421 USA
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- grid.490568.60000 0004 5997 482XStanford Health Care, Palo Alto, California USA
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- grid.168010.e0000000419368956Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305 USA
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- grid.168010.e0000000419368956Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305 USA
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- grid.168010.e0000000419368956Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305 USA
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SARIYILDIZ A, COŞKUN BENLİDAYI İ. Gebelik Dönemindeki Potansiyel Kas-İskelet Sistemi Sorunları. ARŞIV KAYNAK TARAMA DERGISI 2022. [DOI: 10.17827/aktd.1178874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Gebelik sırasında kadınlarda çeşitli fizyolojik ve anatomik değişiklikler meydana gelmektedir. Bu biyomekanik, hormonal ve vasküler değişiklikler gebelik ilerledikçe belirginleşmektedir. Kas-iskelet sistemi bu değişimlerden en çok etkilenen sistemlerden biridir. Gebelikle ilişkili kas-iskelet sistemi problemlerinin başında bel ağrısı gelmekte ve bunu sırt ağrısı, el-el bilek ağrısı ve kalça ağrısı takip etmektedir. Gebelikle ilişkili bu problemlerin çoğu gebelikten sonraki aylarda düzelmektedir. Ancak bazı gebelerde ciddi ağrı ve dizabiliteye neden olmaktadır. Bu nedenle, gebelik döneminde görülen kas-iskelet sistemi problemlerinin erken tanınması, koruyucu önlemlerin alınması ve bireysel tedavinin planlanması önemlidir. Bu yazıda, gebelik döneminde görülen kas-iskelet sistemi değişiklikleri, sık görülen patolojiler ve bu problemlerin tedavisi ile ilgili güncel literatürün gözden geçirilmesi amaçlanmaktadır.
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Koç E, Şahin NH. Development of an Assessment Scale for the Risk of Falling in Pregnant Women. GLOBAL JOURNAL ON QUALITY AND SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE 2022; 5:100-105. [PMID: 37260932 PMCID: PMC10229038 DOI: 10.36401/jqsh-22-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Introduction In pregnant women, the rate of falling is similar to that of women older than 70 years. According to the literature review, there is no risk of falling assessment tool that is specific to pregnancy. The aim of the study was to develop a risk of falling assessment scale for pregnant women. Methods This is a methodological study. The study's population consisted of pregnant women who sought follow-up care at a state hospital's maternity ward between November 2016 and November 2017. The study sample included 630 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and volunteered for the study. The Pregnant Women Information Form and Assessment Scale for Risk of Falling in Pregnant Women were used as data collection tools. Results During the scale development process, an item pool draft of 63 questions was developed and submitted to 10 experts for feedback. The findings of the content validity analysis revealed that the average of the items was 0.95, validity was good, and the number of items on the scale was reduced to 42 according to the experts' suggestions. The Cronbach α coefficient of the scale was found to be 0.604 (moderately reliable). It was discovered that the CART and QUEST algorithms on the scale were successful models for estimating the status of falls in pregnant women. Conclusion A 42-item assessment scale for the risk of falling in pregnant women was developed, and it was determined that the scale was a valid and reliable tool.
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- Emine Koç
- Department of Midwifery, Health Sciences Faculty, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
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- Women's Health and Disease Nursing Department, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul University–Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Gashaw M, Yitayal MM, Zemed A, Nigatu SG, Kasaw A, Belay DG, Aragaw FM, Endalew M, Tsega NT, Asratie MH, Janakiraman B. Level of activity limitations and predictors in women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: Prospective cross-sectional study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 78:103754. [PMID: 35734740 PMCID: PMC9207037 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background For many pregnant women, pelvic girdle pain caused by pregnancy has an impact on their daily living. Women with lumbo-pelvic pain have moderate to severe discomfort that makes daily activities like getting out of a chair, bending, and walking difficult. The aim of this study was to determine the extent of daily activity restrictions and to discover predictors of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. Study design Prospective cross-sectional study. Methods This prospective cross-sectional study was undertaken from January October 2018 to October 29/2019 among 337 gravid mothers with pregnancy-related limbo-pelvic pain. A structured questionnaire adapted from the activity limitation-related pelvic girdle pain questionnaire was used for data collection. Epi-info version 7.1 for data entry and STATA version 14 for statistical analysis were used. Ordinal regression with an odds ratio of 95% confidence interval and p-value < 0.05 were cast-off to assess the association between the outcome and dependent variables. Results Among 324 pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain 96 (29.6%) had small extent level of activity limitation, 185 (57.1%) had moderate activity limitation, and 43 (13.3%) large extent level of activity limitation. Having previous children (AOR = 0.37, 95% CI:0.14, 0.98), occupation (AOR = 1.77, 95% CI: 1.06, 2.95) and taking alcohol (AOR = 0.43, 95% CI: 0.19, 0.99) were the independent predictors for activity limitation. Conclusion Nearly one-third of the participants had a modest degree of activity restriction, while more than half of the pregnant women with PPGP had a moderate to high level of restriction. Previous children, occupation, and alcohol consumption were all independent predictors of activity limitation among pregnant women. PGP and LBP are commonly reported by pregnant women all over the world. Women's during pregnancy reported limitations in activities of daily life. One-third of the pregnant women with PPGP had a modest degree of activity restriction. More than half of the pregnant women with PPGP had a moderate to high level of restriction. Having children, occupation, and alcohol consumption were independent predictors of activity limitation.
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Femino JD, Nelson SC, Agulnik M, Zuckerman LM. All-Internal Limb Lengthening with Simultaneous Corrective Osteotomy After Internal Hemipelvectomy: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2022; 12:01709767-202206000-00029. [PMID: 36099533 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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CASE A 27-year-old woman with a Grade II chondrosarcoma in the right acetabulum underwent a Type II internal hemipelvectomy with an ischiofemoral fusion. She developed a 7.0-cm functional limb-length discrepancy with adduction of the hip at rest. Four years after surgery, she underwent a corrective osteotomy and limb lengthening with a magnetic lengthening nail. Eleven years after tumor resection and a successful pregnancy, she had symmetric leg lengths and ambulated without an assistive device. CONCLUSIONS A magnetic lengthening nail is a viable option for correcting limb-length discrepancies after hemipelvectomy. If necessary, a simultaneous corrective proximal femoral osteotomy can be performed.
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- Joseph D Femino
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California
- Department of Surgery, Hopital Adventiste d'Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
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Daneau C, Abboud J, Marchand AA, Houle M, Pasquier M, Ruchat SM, Descarreaux M. Mechanisms Underlying Lumbopelvic Pain During Pregnancy: A Proposed Model. FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH 2022; 2:773988. [PMID: 35295430 PMCID: PMC8915559 DOI: 10.3389/fpain.2021.773988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Up to 86% of pregnant women will have lumbopelvic pain during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy and women with lumbopelvic pain experience lower health-related quality of life during pregnancy than women without lumbopelvic pain. Several risk factors for pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain have been identified and include history of low back pain, previous trauma to the back or pelvis and previous pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. During pregnancy, women go through several hormonal and biomechanical changes as well as neuromuscular adaptations which could explain the development of lumbopelvic pain, but this remains unclear. The aim of this article is to review the potential pregnancy-related changes and adaptations (hormonal, biomechanical and neuromuscular) that may play a role in the development of lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy. This narrative review presents different mechanisms that may explain the development of lumbopelvic pain in pregnant women. A hypotheses-driven model on how these various physiological changes potentially interact in the development of lumbopelvic pain in pregnant women is also presented. Pregnancy-related hormonal changes, characterized by an increase in relaxin, estrogen and progesterone levels, are potentially linked to ligament hyperlaxity and joint instability, thus contributing to lumbopelvic pain. In addition, biomechanical changes induced by the growing fetus, can modify posture, load sharing and mechanical stress in the lumbar and pelvic structures. Finally, neuromuscular adaptations during pregnancy include an increase in the activation of lumbopelvic muscles and a decrease in endurance of the pelvic floor muscles. Whether or not a causal link between these changes and lumbopelvic pain exists remains to be determined. This model provides a better understanding of the mechanisms behind the development of lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy to guide future research. It should allow clinicians and researchers to consider the multifactorial nature of lumbopelvic pain while taking into account the various changes and adaptations during pregnancy.
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- Catherine Daneau
- Department of Anatomy, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Department of Human Kinetics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Department of Chiropractic, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anatomy, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Department of Human Kinetics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Department of Human Kinetics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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Filipec M, Matijević R. Expert advice about therapeutic exercise in the management of sacroiliac dysfunction in pregnancy: Secondary analysis of a randomized trial. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 265:18-24. [PMID: 34411904 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess primiparous and multiparous women, and singleton and multiple pregnancies in a recently published randomized trial. STUDY DESIGN Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial was performed. In total, 500 women with sacroiliac dysfunction diagnosed in pregnancy were randomized into a study group (who received expert advice about therapeutic exercise) and a control group (who continued with their normal lifestyle habits). The outcome measures assessed were: pain intensity [visual analogue scale (VAS)] and degree of functional disability (Quebec scale) at enrolment and after 3 and 6 weeks. Primiparous and multiparous women, and singleton and multiple pregnancies in the study and control groups were analysed separately. RESULTS Sacroiliac dysfunction was more common in primiparous women compared with multiparous women (84.70% vs 77.16%), and in multiple pregnancies compared with singleton pregnancies (86.53% vs 80.07%). For all four subgroups analysed in this secondary analysis, the reduction in pain intensity (p = 0.001) and the degree of functional disability (p = 0.001) were better in the study group compared with the control group. Better results for the two outcome measures were found when comparing primiparous and multiparous women in the study group at follow-up, but the difference in functional disability disappeared 6 weeks after enrolment (p = 0.383). There was no difference in the two outcome measures between singleton and multiple pregnancies 3 and 6 weeks after enrolment (p = 0.061, p = 0.489 and p = 0.741, p = 0.353, respectively). CONCLUSION Expert advice about therapeutic exercise is effective for the reduction of symptoms of sacroiliac dysfunction in all four subgroups (primiparous and multiparous women, singleton and multiple pregnancies). Earlier reduction of pain intensity and degree of functional disability were obtained in primiparous women compared with multiparous women in the study group.
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- Manuela Filipec
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Hospital 'Sveti Duh', Zagreb, Croatia; Department of Physiotherapy, University North, Varazdin, Croatia.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia; School of Medicine, Merkur University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
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Hrvatin I, Rugelj D. Risk factors for accidental falls during pregnancy - a systematic literature review. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2021; 35:7015-7024. [PMID: 34139937 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2021.1935849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Falls during pregnancy occur in 25-27% of women and can cause serious harm to both the mother and the fetus. The objective of this systematic review was to identify intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for falls during pregnancy by reviewing original studies and addressing possible forms of prevention. METHODS We searched PubMed, Cochrane library, and Web of Science databases for studies assessing risk factors for falling after a fall has occurred or by using posturographic assessment. RESULTS Fourteen studies were included in the review. The identified extrinsic risk factors include slippery floors, cluttered areas, uneven ground, inappropriate shoes, hurrying, walking on stairs, carrying additional loads, poor lighting or obstructed view, sedentary lifestyle and working in physically demanding jobs. The identified intrinsic factors include age less than 30, height more than 160 cm, advanced pregnancy, unintended pregnancy, multiparity, hyperemesis gravidarum, low back pain, gestational diabetes, increase in abdominal circumference, lower ankle stiffness and joint laxity. Physical activity, maternity support belts, and education are possible strategies for fall prevention. CONCLUSION Our systematic review identified 13 intrinsic and 11 extrinsic risk factors for falling during pregnancy. With the knowledge of risk factors and the optimal prevention strategy, healthcare providers could incorporate this information in the treatment of pregnant women and reduce the risk of falling.
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- Ivana Hrvatin
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Biomechanical Laboratory, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Biomechanical Laboratory, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Wowdzia JB, Davenport MH. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing during pregnancy. Birth Defects Res 2020; 113:248-264. [PMID: 32894003 DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.1796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The goal of this review is to examine practical considerations when conducting cardiopulmonary exercise testing during pregnancy. In a clinical and research setting, cardiopulmonary exercise testing during pregnancy is valuable in identifying underlying cardiopulmonary conditions, stratifying the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, as well as establishing exercise tolerance/limitations. This review encompasses information regarding the unique physiological adaptations that occur throughout gestation (e.g., changes in resting heart rate, blood pressure, glucose, etc.) and how these adaptations impact the interpretation of physiological measurements. There are also key concerns that are unique to pregnant populations that should be considered when participating in exercise (i.e., fetus, ventilation, thermoregulation, urinary incontinence, low back pain, and pelvic girdle pain). This step-by-step review of cardiopulmonary exercise testing outlines pregnancy related adjustments to standardized methods (i.e., screening/documentation, pre- and post-test measurements, protocol specifics, modality selection, and fetal monitoring) which should be considered for the safety of both the participant and fetus. Currently, pregnancy specific exercise testing guidelines are lacking. Therefore, we will be discussing the limitations of current recommendations such as a safe cut off for resting heart rate and pregnancy specific test termination criteria.
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- Jenna B Wowdzia
- Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sports and Recreation, Women and Children's Health Research Institute, Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sports and Recreation, Women and Children's Health Research Institute, Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Haxby F, Akrami M, Zamani R. Finding a Balance: A Systematic Review of the Biomechanical Effects of Vestibular Prostheses on Stability in Humans. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2020; 5:E23. [PMID: 33467239 PMCID: PMC7739312 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk5020023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and is responsible for maintaining balance in humans. Bilateral vestibular dysfunction (BVD) is a disorder that adversely affects vestibular function. This results in symptoms such as postural imbalance and vertigo, increasing the incidence of falls and worsening quality of life. Current therapeutic options are often ineffective, with a focus on symptom management. Artificial stimulation of the vestibular system, via a vestibular prosthesis, is a technique being explored to restore vestibular function. This review systematically searched for literature that reported the effect of artificial vestibular stimulation on human behaviours related to balance, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) technique. A total of 21 papers matched the inclusion criteria of the literature search conducted using the PubMed and Web of Science databases (February 2019). The populations for these studies included both healthy adults and patients with BVD. In every paper, artificial vestibular stimulation caused an improvement in certain behaviours related to balance, although the extent of the effect varied greatly. Various behaviours were measured such as the vestibulo-ocular reflex, postural sway and certain gait characteristics. Two classes of prosthesis were evaluated and both showed a significant improvement in at least one aspect of balance-related behaviour in every paper included. No adverse effects were reported for prostheses using noisy galvanic vestibular stimulation, however, prosthetic implantation sometimes caused hearing or vestibular loss. Significant heterogeneity in methodology, study population and disease aetiology were observed. The present study confirms the feasibility of vestibular implants in humans for restoring balance in controlled conditions, but more research needs to be conducted to determine their effects on balance in non-clinical settings.
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- Felix Haxby
- Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter EX1 2LU, UK; (F.H.); (R.Z.)
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- Department of Engineering, College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QF, UK
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- Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter EX1 2LU, UK; (F.H.); (R.Z.)
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