The Relationship Between Lower Extremity Alignment and Low Back, Hip, and Foot Pain During Pregnancy: A Longitudinal Study of Primigravid Women Versus Nulliparous Controls

Conclusions: Arch flexibility may be related to pain in the feet, legs, and low back. Furthermore, changes in lower extremity alignment during pregnancy may be related to musculoskeletal pain experienced by pregnant women. Health care practitioners should consider looking at foot and ankle measures when treating pain in pregnant women.
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Report Source Type: research