Significance of Physical Exercise in Pregnancy: Comparison of Short and Long Exercise Programs
Esra Uzelpasacı, Levent Ozcakar, Serap Özgül, Özgür Özyüncü, Mehmet Sinan Beksac, Türkan Akbayrak · Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie · 2024 · Heft 05 · S. 427-438
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Abstract Background Several musculoskeletal changes occur in pregnancy, particularly in the abdominal region. The aim of this study was to search and compare the effects of long (LEP) and short exercise programs (SEP) in terms of the satisfaction of the needs of pregnant women. Methods This study consisted of 2 groups: LEP (n=16) and SEP (n=16). Muscle thickness measurements determined by ultrasound, the 6 minute walk test, Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire, Visual Analogue Scale, Oswestry Disability Index, and Short Form-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire were the study variables. Evaluations were done at…
