Pregnancy and Sport

Exercising during pregnancy is becoming more popular as it has been known to limit weight gain during the pregnancy, help with delivery and make returning to exercise after the birth much easier. With the increase in the number of female athletes, pregnancy in sport has become a hot topic as it raises a number of [...]

Stability, continence and breathing: The role of fascia following pregnancy and delivery

D.G. Lee, L.J. Lee, and L. McLaughlin.

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Summary
Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PRPGP) has a prevalence of approximately 45% during pregnancy and 20–25% in the early postpartum period. Most women become pain free in the first [...]