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J L McCrory1, A J Chambers, A Daftary

  • 1Division of Exercise Physiology, Department of Human Performance and Applied Exercise Science, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA. jmccrory@hsc.wvu.edu

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Pregnant women who fall during pregnancy exhibit altered dynamic postural stability compared to non-fallers and controls. Regular exercise may help prevent falls in pregnant individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Falls are common during pregnancy, potentially impacting maternal and fetal health.
  • Understanding changes in dynamic postural stability is crucial for fall prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare dynamic postural stability between pregnant women who have fallen, those who have not, and non-pregnant controls.
  • To investigate the relationship between exercise participation and fall history in pregnant women.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal and cross-sectional study involving pregnant women and a non-pregnant control group.
  • Dynamic postural stability assessed using force plate measurements of reaction time and center of pressure (COP) sway.
  • Statistical analyses included mixed-model ANOVA and chi-square tests.

Main Results:

  • 52% of pregnant women reported falls.
  • Pregnant women who fell showed smaller initial sway, total sway, and sway velocity compared to non-fallers and controls.
  • Sedentary pregnant women were more likely to fall than those who exercised regularly.

Conclusions:

  • Dynamic balance is significantly altered in pregnant women who experience falls.
  • Regular exercise appears to be a protective factor against falls in pregnant women.