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KMID : 0357220080200010017
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2008 Volume.20 No. 1 p.17 ~ p.22
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The Changes of Static and Dynamic Balance Performance in Pregnancy Women
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Chae Yun-Won
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study examined whether or not changes in the static and dynamic balance performance occur during pregnancy.
Methods: Fourteen pregnant women and fourteen non-pregnant women volunteered to participate in the study. All subjects were tested for their balance performance on the Chattecx Balance System (Chattanooga Group, Inc., USA) under a two platform condition: stable platform and dynamic platform(forward-backward sliding and tilting). The Chattecx Balance System was measured using the postural sway index, anterior-posterior sway index, and medial-lateral sway index.
Results: There was a significant difference in the postural sway index and anterior posterior sway index in the static and dynamic platform condition between the pregnant and non-pregnant women (p<0.05). However, there was no difference in the medial-lateral sway index.
Conclusion: The postural sway index and anterior-posterior sway index decreases during pregnancy.
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KEYWORD
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Pregnancy, balance, postural sway, COP
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