Physiotherapy during Pregnancy
PHYSIOTHERAPY DURING
PREGNANCY
Physiotherapy
and childbirth is a challenging phase for a women’s body. In this period, women
struggle with several problems, such as, low back pain, hip and groin pain,
ankle pain, gap in abdominal muscle, difficulty in holding urine and other such
problems. During pregnancy, one question might arise in your mind, is
physiotherapy a safe treatment for these problems? - Yes, certainly. It is one
of the most effective ways to alleviate pain during pregnancy. Also, your body
is changing during pregnancy, you can cope with these changes as well as
prepare yourself with the help of physiotherapy. It also helps you to push
effectively at the time of labor and reduce the chances of trauma to pelvic
floor.
What are the
best exercises during pregnancy?
There
are some exercises which help you to strengthen your arm and back muscles that
ultimately help to you to lift and hold your baby. Remember- if you feel discomfort or pain during any exercise, don’t
perform that exercise.
Ø Heel raise: stand with chair in the
front of you for support. Now raise your body up onto your toes. Hold for 5
seconds. Relax and repeat.
Ø Pelvic floor squeeze: sit comfortably. Now
tighten your pelvic muscles as you hold urine or flow of gas back. Hold as
tightly as possible for a slow count of 5. Breathe normally. Relax and repeat.
Ø Thoracic expansion: while sitting in a chair,
clasp your hands behind your head. Now look towards the ceiling. Repeat 10
times.
Ø Walking: this a great exercise.
Take a brisk walk everyday and it does not strain your joints and muscles.
Ø Riding a static bicycle: this is the safest and
most effective during pregnancy.
ACTIVITIES
THAT ARE NOT SAFE DURING PREGNANCY:
o Any activity that has a
lot of jerky and bouncing movement.
o Avoid participating
contact sports.
o Avoid surfing or scuba
diving.
o Avoid exercising at high
altitude(more than6000 feet)
o Avoid activities that
increase your body temperature.
When you
should STOP exercising:
v Bleeding or fluid leakage
from vagina
v Chest pain, trouble
breathing
v Headache, faint or if you
are feely dizzy
v Muscle weakness or
swelling in your lower legs
v Regular and painful
contraction
If
you are still concerned, or want yourself to get checked before starting any
exercise, then Antarnaad allow you to have tele consultation with experienced
health care professionals. Our health care experts provide you the best
exercise protocols for each trimesters of pregnancy. Antarnaad provides the
best physiotherapy during pregnancy through unique exercises and modalities.
Physiotherapists who provides physiotherapy treatment during pregnancy are:
