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Pelvic Girdle Changes in Pregnancy

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Which of the following is a recommended action to preserve pelvic integrity during pregnancy?

Avoid four-point kneeling positions

Engage in large range of motion stretches

Use stability ball for sitting (correct)

Opt for exercises involving abductors and adductors

What impact can hormonal changes during pregnancy have on the pelvic girdle and sacroiliac joints?

They lead to separation or sliding of the pubis (correct)

They strengthen the pelvic girdle and sacroiliac joints

They have no impact on the pelvic girdle and sacroiliac joints

They reduce flexibility in the pelvic girdle and sacroiliac joints

What type of exercises should be opted for to preserve pelvic integrity during pregnancy?

Exercises with shorter levers and smaller range of motion (correct)

Exercises requiring significant hip abduction and adduction

Exercises involving abductors and adductors

Exercises with longer levers and larger range of motion

How can sitting be modified to minimize pressure on the pubis during pregnancy?

Use elevated seating Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is NOT recommended to preserve pelvic integrity during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Working in a neutral spinal position Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercises should be avoided to maintain stability during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Exercises to increase fitness level Signup and view all the answers

How should the body position be managed to minimize compromise of stability during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Maintain neutral body position Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided to ensure that the body is not put into positions that may compromise stability during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Open chain activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for avoiding long levers and open chain activities during the first trimester of pregnancy?

To prevent excessive strain on the pelvic and spinal stability Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised to keep mobilization exercises in a moderate to small range of motion during the first trimester of pregnancy?

To prevent rigidity in the body Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercises should be avoided to ensure that the body is not put into positions that may compromise stability during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Complex and challenging exercises Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid holding stretches and the breath during the first trimester of pregnancy?

To avoid excessive strain on the pelvic floor muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus when working with hamstring and adductor muscles during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Strengthening these muscles to help with force closure Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to caution with exercises that may put pressure on the pubis symphysis during the first trimester of pregnancy?

Due to compromised connective tissues laxity Signup and view all the answers