Physical Therapy During Pregnancy

Physical Therapy During Pregnancy

We all know how important exercise is for both your physical and mental health right? Well new research from Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) has shown there are many benefits for women who undertake physical therapy during pregnancy.

Physical Therapy During Pregnancy

These include a reduced risk of pregnancy-related conditions such as pre-eclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension, and reduced incidence of delivery complications such as caesarean delivery.

Researcher and author of the guidelines, Melanie Hayman from CQUniversity says few women are sufficiently active during their pregnancy to obtain the associated health benefits. She states that fewer than 30 per cent of Australian pregnant women are sufficiently active.

In addition to this, whilst pregnancy was once considered a time for rest, when women were advised to take it easy and refrain from participating in physical activity and exercise – a growing body of evidence contrary to that challenges this view.

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