The Changes in Balance During Pregnancy: A Prospective Longitudinal Study

Authors : Şeyda SANCAR, Nevin ATALAY GÜZEL, Gamze ÇOBANOĞLU, Yaprak ÖZDEMİR, Merih BAYRAM

Pages : 127-132

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.744603

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Publication Date : 2021-03-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective : The aim of this study was to examine the changes in static balance during the three trimesters of pregnancy. Methods: Nineteen pregnant women who were in the first trimester of pregnancy were included in the study. The static balance assessment of the pregnant women was performed with Biodex-BioSwayTM Balance System. The balance was assessed with the Postural Stability Test, Limits of Stability Test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(LOS); and Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(mCTSIB);. Measurements were repeated during the 1st trimester insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(10-12 weeks);, the 2nd trimester insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(22-24 weeks); and the 3rd trimester insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(34th week); of the same pregnant women. Results: There was no significant difference between trimesters in terms of the postural stability test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. It was determined that there was a difference between the 3 trimesters in the LOS scores of the pregnant women insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. There was a significant increase in the LOS in the last trimester compared to the first trimester. According to the mCTSIB, there was only a difference between the three trimesters in the eyes closed firm surface parameter insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Oscillations were higher in the third trimester than in the second trimester. Conclusion: As a result of this study, which underlines the importance of evaluating static balance by follow-up of the same pregnant women during three trimesters, it is seen that there are changes in different parameters of balance. Considering the differences in the sub-parameters of balance in pregnant women; multi-directional evaluation involving different parameters may be beneficial when evaluating balances.
Keywords : pregnant, static balance, postural stability, limit of stability, modified sensory test

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