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Pregnancy Flashcards

PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR PREGNANCY & POST PARTUM CARE

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Pregnancy

which hormone is used to confirm pregnancy?

A

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)

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Pregnancy

pregnancy hormone that increases ligamentous laxity and widens SIJ and pubic symphysis

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Relaxin

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Pregnancy

Abdominal separation at the linea alba

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Diastesis Recti

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Pregnancy

what does progesterone do during pregnancy?

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  • decreases frequenzy of uterine contraction
  • increases body temp 1/2 degree
  • increases carbs craving
  • relaxes smooth muscle in body → varicose veins, constipation
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what does estrogen do during pregnancy?

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  • enlarges uterus, breast and genitals
  • increases blood supply
  • increases vaginal PH
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Pregnancy

laying supine for long periods of time during the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy

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contraindicated

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Pregnancy

Modalities that increase body temp greater than 100.8 deg during pregnancy

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contraindicated

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Pregnancy

ultrasound over the pelvis of a pregnant woman?

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no, contraindicated

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Pregnancy

joint erosion caused by staph or strep bacteria nesting in the joint from cherny operation..

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osteotitis pubis

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Pregnancy

respiratory changes during pregnancy

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  • ↑ RR
  • ↑ rib cage diameter; ribs elevate 2-4 cm (brachial plexus? thoracic outlet syndrome?)
  • diaphragm elevate
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Pregnancy

PT Treatment for Pubic Symphysis Separation

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  • MET to help restore normal alignment
  • Use of binders & belt
  • Stabilization exercises
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Pregnancy

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction findings

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  • Standing posture: leg in abduction & ER with c/o pain
  • +hip scouring test
  • +march, forward bend, slump/sit test
  • Tenderness at PSIS, sulcus, piriformis
  • Generalized low back/buttock pain
  • Pain in leg that can extend to knee or ankle
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Pregnancy

PT Treatment for Diastesis Recti

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  • Use of binder
  • Abdominal strengthening
  • Pt education on avoiding activities that increase intra-abd pressure; avoiding valsalva maneuver
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Pregnancy

PT Treatment for Sacroiliac Joint Treatment

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  • SI belt, binders
  • MET to pelvis & SI joint; teach patient self mobs
  • Modification in posture during sitting, sleeping, car, usingcomputer, sexual positions etc.
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Pregnancy

PT Treatment for C-section

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  • TENS for incision pain
  • External colon massage (for constipation)
  • Proper body mechanics
  • Core strengthening
  • C-section scar massage
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