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The purpose of this case study is to determine the effects of core stabilization and pelvis mobility training for a 28-week pregnant female to improve function and decrease pain.
Low back pain during pregnancy is a common occurrence that affects a majority of the population.1 Over the five treatment sessions, the patient was able to tolerate a full ten-hour work shift and sleep through the night. She also showed improvements in muscle strength and flexibility. As seen in non-pregnant females, the patient was able to have a decrease in pain and improvement in function with these techniques.4
Publication Date
Fall 2018
City
St. Augustine, FL
Keywords
Low Back Pain, Sciatic Nerve, Pelvis, Pregnancy, Exercise Therapy
Disciplines
Physical Therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy
Recommended Citation
Belser, J.,
&
Boddy, A. H.
(2018, October 1). Core Stabilization and Pelvic Motility Training for a 28-week Pregnant Female with Low Back Pain and Sciatic Nerve Pain. Poster presented at the Campus Research Day Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences.
Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/flsafall2018/8
Belser, Jenna and Boddy, Anne H., "Core Stabilization and Pelvic Motility Training for a 28-week Pregnant Female with Low Back Pain and Sciatic Nerve Pain" (2018). St. Augustine, Fall 2018. 8.
Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/flsafall2018/8
Comments
Presented at the Fall 2018 Research Day on the St. Augustine, FL, campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
References
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5. Hides J, Jull G, and Richardson C. Long-term effects of specific stabilizing exercises for first-episode low back pain. Spine. 2001; 26(11): 243-248.