Stand-to-sit kinematic changes during pregnancy correspond with reduced sagittal plane hip motion

Discrete variable changes in the entire stand-to-sit motion seem to be driven by initial standing posture related to an increase in gestational lordosis. Likewise, standing joint coordination shift to upper body motion can be attributed to gestational lordosis limiting functional ability around the hip. The shift in motion away from the hip may provide insight into why both fall and low back pain rates increase during stand-to-sit during pregnancy.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research