Background Many women experience suboptimal gestational weight gain (GWG) in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs), but our understanding of risk factors associated with GWG …

Objective To estimate the associations between gestational weight gain (GWG) during
pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in low and middle income countries. Design Individual …

(1) Background: During pregnancy, changes in foot biomechanics affect structural stability
and gait.(2) Objective: To map the available evidence for changes in foot biomechanics …

Background Measuring plantar pressure distribution is critical for understanding foot-ground
interactions, providing valuable insights for diagnosing and managing various health …

Running after childbirth, specifically how or when to return, is a hot topic in the field of
physical therapy and on social media; however, there are significant gaps in the literature …

Background Progressive weight gain and changes in its distribution following pregnancy
may be challenging for the gravidas' ability to move in a stable way. Research question How …

Aim To examine foot posture changes during the three trimesters of pregnancy and to
determine whether there is a relationship between these changes and the pain experienced …

Low back pain affects around 50% of pregnant women and presents significant morbidity
and persistence for years in 20% of postpartum women who report that pain. Numerous …

Pregnancy induces numerous modifications in the musculoskeletal system of the female
body. Since one of the essential roles of the lumbopelvic structure is to support mechanical …

During pregnancy, women experience several changes in the body's physiology,
morphology, and hormonal system. These changes may affect the balance and body …