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University of St Augustine for Health Sciences

2018

Pregnancy

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Core Stabilization And Pelvic Motility Training For A 28-Week Pregnant Female With Low Back Pain And Sciatic Nerve Pain, Jenna Belser, Anne H. Boddy Oct 2018

Core Stabilization And Pelvic Motility Training For A 28-Week Pregnant Female With Low Back Pain And Sciatic Nerve Pain, Jenna Belser, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Fall 2018

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


Effect Of Comprehensive Physical Therapy On A 25-Year-Old Pregnant Female With Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: A Case Report, Maryann Tadros, Amanda Grant Jul 2018

Effect Of Comprehensive Physical Therapy On A 25-Year-Old Pregnant Female With Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: A Case Report, Maryann Tadros, Amanda Grant

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to examine the benefits of multifaceted physical therapy interventions in a pregnant adult female with EDS.