Gait Changes in Pregnancy
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Lower-Limb Biomechanical Characteristics Associated with Unplanned Gait Termination Under Different Walking Speeds
Published on: August 25, 2020
Michelle Meyers1, Celeste P Durnwald2, Josh R Baxter1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 371 Stemmler Hall, Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Abstract:
The pregnant population undergoes significant changes during pregnancy that ultimately leads to gait alterations, pain, and increased risk of falls. The goal of this literature review was to identify gait changes in pregnancy with specific interest in the lower extremities. We included 39 research articles in this review in which we analyzed their methods as well as results, finding reports of significant changes to spatiotemporal parameters, kinematics, kinetic, foot biomechanics, and dynamic balance and stability during pregnancy.
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