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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 7, 1991 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Changes in posture associated with pregnancy and the early post-natal period measured in standing

Pages 103-109 | Accepted 01 Jan 1991, Published online: 10 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

To examine the way in which posture changes during pregnancy and during the early post-natal period, measures of spinal curvature and pelvic inclination were recorded in a total of 59 women. For 16 subjects, the magnitude of lumbar and thoracic curvature in the sagittal plane and antero-posterior pelvic tilt were measured in the fourth and ninth months of pregnancy and 2 months following the birth of their infants. The latter two measures were also recorded for a further 43 subjects. Analysis revealed that both lordosis and kyphosis increased significantly during pregnancy, and that these spinal curvatures were maintained up to 2 months post-natally, so highlighting the importance of postural education before and after pregnancy.

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