Barriers to Exercise in Postpartum Women: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

Conclusion: Physical therapists and other health care professionals should be aware of the major reported barriers to exercise among postpartum people, as this will help guide them in providing meaningful education and counseling strategies to increase exercise in this unique population. Further research is needed to capture a more diverse group of postpartum people, as well as considering how policy may affect exercise postpartum.
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research