Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 3

Relationship of Balance among Three Different Trimester of Pregnancy

1Student, MPT-(Musculoskeletal), Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, New Delhi

2Head of Department, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, New Delhi

3Assistant Professor, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, New Delhi

Online published on 30 June, 2016.

Abstract

Pregnancy triggers a wide range of changes in a women's body which includes weight gain, postural changes, hormonal changes joint laxity and musculotendinous strength

The purpose was to study the relationship of balance among three different trimester of pregnancy.

90 pregnant women (aged 18–28 years) were tested for their balance using TUG test. Timed Up and Go (TUG) test was performed in first week of second, fifth and eighth month of pregnancy respectively. One Way ANOVA was used to find the differences among groups.

The result suggest that there is statistically significant differences between TUG score among Group A, B, and C.

It was concluded that Balance is significantly affected in pregnant women and is more evident as pregnancy progresses.

Keywords

Pregnancy, Balance, TUG score