Studia Kinanthropologica 2014, 15(3):241-244

Postural stability during pregnancy and its changes

D. Psalmanová1,*, R. Vobr2
1 Masaryk University Brno, Faculty of Sport Studies, Czech Republic
2 University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Education, Czech Republic

Pregnancy is very important life period in which women are more physical inactive than before. Many changes are appeared in pregnant bodies. The level of postural stability gradually decreases which is caused by the shift of the center of gravity forward (increase in weight and volume of abdomen) and the bend spine backward. This was tested by using stabilographic platform SWAY and stability test in standing position for 40 seconds with the aim to keep the center of gravity above the area with a radius of 1 mm. Also, there occur weaker muscle tone and loss of origin strength in postural and other muscles. We recommend adequate physical activity with keeping the correct basic positions like sitting and standing during pregnancy.

Keywords: pregnancy; postural stability; body posture

Published: September 30, 2014  Show citation

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Psalmanová D, Vobr R. Postural stability during pregnancy and its changes. Studia Kinanthropologica. 2014;15(3):241-244.
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