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EXPECTATIONS OF A PHYSIOTHERAPIST
BY
OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY UNIT
PRESENTERS ARE
NDIFE IJEOMA C
ANUKAM GABRIEL C
ANEKWU MORIS E
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OUTLINE
Introduction
Classification of exercise
Pregnancy
Facts about exercise in pregnancy
Physiology of exercise and pregnancy
Classification of exercise by age of pregnancy
Contraindication
Precautions
Benefits of exercises
References
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INTRODUCTION
Physical activity is any bodily movement
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CLASSIFICATION OF EXERCISE
Aerobic exercise is any physical activity
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PREGNANCY
Pregnancy is the period from conception
to birth.
Pregnancy usually lasts 40 weeks
PREGNANCY
Ist month the embryo is about a third of
PREGNANCY
2nd month- the heart starts to pump, the
PREGNANCY
3rd month the foetus has grown to 4
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PREGNANCY
4th month- the foetus begins to kick and
swallow,
Weighs 4 ounce[112g]
The foetus can hear and urinate and has
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PREGNANCY
5th month- weighs upto 1lb[454g] and
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2003
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PREGNANCY
6th month- weighs 1-1.5lbs [454-681g]
Even though its lungs are not fully developed, a
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PREGNANCY
7th month- there is a better chance that
The foetus
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continues
to
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grow rapidly
PREGNANCY
8th month- growth continues but slows
16-18inches [40-45cm]
The foetus may at this time prepare for
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2003
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PREGNANCY
9th month- adds 0.5lbs[227g] a week as
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O'Connor D,
2005
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O'Connor D,
2005
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PREGNANCY
Babies of exercising mothers:
1. Have significantly lower heart rates than
babies of non-exercising mothers.
2. Are better able to cope with the stress of
birth.
3. Have a greater ability to adapt to life
O'Connor D,
healthy
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they grow.
6. Sleep through the night sooner.
7. Are better able to self-calm.
8. Score higher on tests of general intelligence
and oral language skills.
9. Have decreased risks of cardiovascular and
O'Connor D,
metabolic
diseases
later in life.
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PHYSIOLOGY OF PREGNANCY
AND EXERCISE
BY
ANUKAM GABRIEL.O (PT)
Musculoskeletal adaptations
Anatomical
weight-gain
Cardiovascular adaptations
Pregnancy alters maternal haemodynamics such as
cont`d
The decreased mean arterial pressure is the result
of:
uterine vasculature
uteroplacental circulation
vascular resistance of skin & kidney.
Pivarinik, 1996.
These
After
cont`d
motionless standing is associated with a significant
Respiratory adaptations
Minute ventilation s by 50%, due to increased tidal
volume.
Prowse and Gaensler , 1965; Artal et al, 1986
unchanged.
Sady et al, 1989
PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
and volume.
Melzer et al, 2010
activities
Metabolic differences within an activity
Genetic endowment
Fibre type patterns
Somatotype (Ecto,Meso,Endo)
Gender
Mechanism of adaptation.
Age
Musculoskeletal adaptations
Short term responses includes:
Muscle fibre micro tears
Muscle soreness
Increased blood supply
Increased muscle pliability
Increased JROM.
individuals
Enzymes (creatine phosphate and myokinase)
of hormones
Transport of hormones
Time needed for clearance in
tissues
Melzer et al, 2010
tissues
Magnitude of signal sent to cell
tissues
CARDIOVASCULAR ADAPTATIONS
Aerobic exercise requires more energy, and,
Cardiovascular adaptations
cont`d
The preload stretches the myocardium and
Cardiovascular adaptations
cont`d
Heart rate immediately at the onset of activity as
Cardiovascular adaptations
cont`d
Systolic blood pressure will rise in sympathy to
cardiac output
Rowell, 1986
Diastolic blood pressure remains relatively
Cardiovascular adaptations
cont`d
Total peripheral resistance owing to vasodilation
long-term adaptive
responses, ensues:
expressed as
increase in the muscle mass of the ventricles,
permitting greater force to be exerted with each beat
of the heart.
Cardiovascular adaptations
cont`d
Arterial blood pressure at rest, blood pressure
Cardiovascular adaptations
cont`d
For instance, resting blood pressure will on
Also,
HR
SV
RESPIRATORY ADAPTATIONS
The major changes in the respiratory system
FOETAL ADAPTATIONS TO
MATERNAL EXERCISES
The main concerns of exercise in pregnancy were
FETAL ADAPTATIONS
CONT`D
During obstetric events, transient hypoxia could
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FETAL ADAPTATIONS
CONT`D
However, any acute alterations could result in fetal
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FETAL ADAPTATIONS
CONT`D
There is a minimum or moderate in fetal heart
FETAL ADAPTATIONS
CONT`D
Fetal heart rate decelerations and bradycardia
Artal R, 1990
METABOLIC IMPLICATIONS
Pregnancy and exercise are associated with a
Araujo, 1997
The
ATP
Araujo, 1997
Araujo, 1997
Araujo, 1997
Clapp, 1990
Bio-data
Name
Age
Sex
Height
Weight
Occupation
Marital status
ASSESSMENT
Palpation:
Tenderness
Temperature
Spasm
Scar (healed or unhealed)
Swelling/Oedema
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ASSESSMENT
Examination:
Vital signs
Abdominal girth & Symphysis Fundal
Height (SFH)
Weight
Range of Movement (ROM)
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ASSESSMENT
ROM
Should be within permissible range
Avoid end range pressure
Avoid ballistic movement
Note
Hypermobility (ligament laxity relaxin)
Restricted trunk movement (protruded
abdomen)
Restriction of ROM at oedematous joints
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ASSESSMENT
Manual muscle testing: emphasis on
Abdominal muscles
Gluteal muscles
Perineal muscles
Oedema Assessment: - girth measurement
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ASSESSMENT
Diastesis Recti Assessment: hook lying to
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ASSESSMENT
Incontinence Assessment (Pelvic floor
muscle test)
Perinometry
Per vaginal examination with sterile
gloves
Pad test
Stress incontinence test
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ASSESSMENT
Exercise tolerance test
6 - minutes walk test
3 step test
Functional Assessment
Gait Assessment
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Marked fatigue
Bleeding from the vagina (spotting)?
Unexplained faintness or dizziness?
Unexplained abdominal pain?
Sudden swelling of ankles hands or
face?
headaches?
Swelling, pain or redness in the calf of
one leg?
Absence of fetal movement after 6th
month?
Failure to gain weight after 5th month
ACTIVITIES?
INTENSITY
Heavy
Medium
Light
FREQUENCY
TIMES/DAY
TIME
MINUTES/DAY
Adapted from Canadian society for exercise physiology
guideline on physical and medical readiness examination
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EXERCISING IN PREGNANCY
INTRODUCTION
The BEST time to start an exercise program is in
EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
A controlled analysis of exercise prescription is
EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
Elements of exercise prescription
basic health,
recreational pursuits
competitive activities
CONSIDERATIONS FOR
EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION
The type and intensity of exercise
The duration and frequency of exercise
INTENSITY
For moderate exercise, ratings of perceived
DURATION OF EXERCISE
Two considerations before prescribing
THERMOREGULATION
The metabolic rate increases during both
ENERGY BALANCE
First two trimesters an increased intake of
FREQUENCY OF EXERCISE
The recommendation for non-pregnant women
PROGRESSION
Pregnant women who have been sedentary
ABSOLUTE
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Ruptured membranes
Preterm labour
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Incompetent cervix
Growth restricted fetus
High order multiple gestation (triplets)
Placenta previa 28th week
Persistent 2nd or 3rd trimester bleeding
Uncontrolled type II diabetes, thyroid disease,
RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Previous spontaneous abortion
Mild/moderate cardiovascular disorder
Mild/moderate respiratory disorder
Anaemia (HB< 100g/l)
Malnutrition or eating disorder
Twin pregnancy after 28th week
Other significant medical conditions
CONDITIONS REQUIRING
MEDICAL SUPERVISION WHILE
UNDERTAKING EXERCISE IN
PREGNANCY
Cardiac disease
Restrictive lung disease
Persistent bleeding in the second and third
trimesters
Pre-eclampsia or pregnancy-induced
hypertension
Preterm labour (previous/present)
Intrauterine growth restriction
cervical weakness/cerclage
CONDITIONS REQUIRING
MEDICAL SUPERVISION WHILE
UNDERTAKING EXERCISE IN
PREGNANCY
Placenta praevia after 26 weeks
Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes
Heavy smoker (more than 20 cigarettes a day)
Orthopaedic limitations
Poorly controlled hypertension
Extremely sedentary lifestyle
Unevaluated maternal cardiac arrhythmia
Chronic bronchitis
CONDITIONS REQUIRING
MEDICAL SUPERVISION WHILE
UNDERTAKING EXERCISE IN
PREGNANCY
Multiple gestation (individualised and
medically supervised)
Poorly controlled thyroid disease
Morbid obesity (body mass index greater
than 40)
Malnutrition or eating disorder
Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus
Poorly controlled seizures
Anaemia (haemoglobin less than 100 g/l).
area
Pelvic girdle pain
Reduced fetal movement
Dyspnoea before exertion
Headache
Muscle weakness
Calf pain or swelling
FIRST TRIMESTER
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FIRST TRIMESTER
Yoga and relaxation techniques
Weight training
Stretching
Kegels
Walking
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FIRST TRIMESTER
Dancing
Stationary bicycle ergometry
Brisk walking
Jogging
Swimming
Sex
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SECOND TRIMESTER
Yoga
Deep breathing exercise
Stationary bicycle ergometry (recumbent if
needed)
Dancing
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SECOND TRIMESTER
Walking
Stair climbing
Jogging
Swimming
Sex
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THIRD TRIMESTER
Yoga
Deep breathing exercises
Walking
Stair climbing
Dancing
Stationary ergometry (recumbent)
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REFERENCES
1. ACOG Committee. Opinion no. 267: exercise during
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REFERENCES
6. Artal R, Platt LD, Sperling M, et al. Exercise in
REFERENCES
11. O'Connor D, Crowe M, Spinks W (2005) Effects of