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  • Biomedical science
  • Orthopedics
  • Physical therapy

Background:

  • Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) affects many women.
  • Previous research identified parity and pain history as risk factors.
  • No studies have prospectively linked PPGP to postural control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify postural control predictors of PPGP during pregnancy.
  • To investigate the association between muscle function and PPGP development.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 46 pregnant women.
  • Baseline assessment included muscle latencies and center-of-pressure (COP) during single-leg lift (eyes open/closed).
  • PPGP diagnosis based on clinical assessment and self-reported pelvic pain.

Main Results:

  • 18 participants (45%) developed PPGP.
  • Delayed biceps femoris (BF) muscle latency was significantly associated with PPGP.
  • Increased BF muscle latency difference (eyes open vs. closed) correlated with higher PPGP risk (20-30% per 50ms).

Conclusions:

  • Baseline biceps femoris muscle delay predicts PPGP development.
  • Postural control, specifically BF muscle response, is a key factor in PPGP.
  • This finding may aid in early identification and intervention for PPGP.