Musculoskeletal Effects of Pregnancy on the Lower Extremity A Literature Review

作者:Anselmo Derek S; Love Ebony*; Tango Dana N; Robinson Lesly
来源:Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 2017, 107(1): 60-64.

摘要

Pregnant women are often burdened with musculoskeletal symptoms of the lower extremity due to the physical, hormonal, and anatomical changes that occur throughout pregnancy. These symptoms are associated with musculoskeletal dysfunctions, modified gait, joint laxity, muscle imbalance, and increased body mass. This article reviews the literature involving the lower-extremity changes experienced by women during pregnancy and their respective pathophysiologic causes.

  • 出版日期2017-1