Baby-Carrying Method Impacts Caregiver Postural Sway and Pain During Prolonged Standing

Conclusion: In-arms carrying altered postural sway compared with the unloaded condition, while using a baby carrier provided more similar biomechanics compared with the unloaded condition. Participants exhibited less reported pain using the baby carrier, and caregivers who develop pain during standing may find additional benefits from babywearing.
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research