Exercise In Pregnancy

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Exercise In Pregnancy
Wyndhm Physio

• By Wyndham Physio

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Exercise In Pregnancy

• Pregnancy can surely have its effect on a womans
  body.
• It is estimated that 80 to 90 of women suffer
  from back pain or pelvic pain at some point
  throughout their pregnancies.
• This pain at the time of pregnancy can be very
  painful to cope up with and may disrupt the women
  to even do their daily activities.

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Exercise In Pregnancy
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Exercise In Pregnancy

• During pregnancy a womans uterus becomes heavier
  as the baby grows, there is a shift in the center
  of gravity of the body and there are primary
  changes in a womans posture putting strain on
  the back.
• Aside from these causes, hormonal alterations
  that occur during pregnancy and stress also play
  a role in back pain.
• It is common to think that taking rest would help
  to get relief from pain. But, it is worth noting
  that exercise is an essential activity to combat
  Pregnancy Back Pain.

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Exercise In Pregnancy

• It assists to improve muscle tone, strength and
  endurance and adapt to the changes that pregnancy
  brings.
• Exercise during pregnancy helps to deal with
  these changes, and maintain physical fitness,
  health and wellness. Exercise is safe for
  pregnant women.
• If any exercise causes pain, stop it immediately
  and take advice of your health adviser or
  physiotherapist.

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Exercise In Pregnancy

• Benefits of Exercise during Pregnancy
• It assists to decrease backache, constipation,
  bloating and swelling, stress, leg cramps, high
  blood pressure
• Exercise is recommended to prevent gestational
  diabetes
• It also helps to enhance mood, posture and sleep
• It aids to boost energy levels
• It also helps to manage blood flow , insomnia and
  weight gain

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Exercise In Pregnancy

• Avoid these types of Activities
• Keep away from picking up heavy weight.
• Dont force all the body weight on one leg while
  standing.
• Keep away from activities such as slanting,
  turning, jumping, skipping
• Hold your back straight when you are sitting

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Exercise In Pregnancy

• Avoid these types of Activities
• Dont bend your back if you are lifting
  something up, bend your knees
• Dont exercise to the point of tiredness
• Take enough rest
• Avoid jarring movement

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Exercise In Pregnancy

• The Ideal types of Exercise during Pregnancy Back
  Pain
• Walking
• Running
• Swimming
• Cycling
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Weight

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Exercise In Pregnancy

• The Ideal types of Exercise during Pregnancy Back
  Pain
• Aerobics
• Heat Cold therapy
• Pregnancy exercises classes
• Acupuncture
• Exercise during Pregnancy Back Pain helps to get
  relief from the pain.

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Exercise In Pregnancy

• It also helps to improve the pumping of the
  heart, thereby keeping the blood flow normal.
• Exercise should make you feel good, increase your
  fitness flexibility and be fun.
• Pregnancy Exercise helps to train the body for
  pregnancy, labor and post-delivery.
• Wyndham Physio has trained Physiotherapists who
  provide consultation and sessions if you are
  suffering from Pregnancy Back Pain.

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Exercise In Pregnancy

• They also have group exercise classes for
  pregnant women, so that you can get expert advice
  and regular exercise throughout your pregnancy.
• It will also give an opportunity to meet other
  expectant moms and share your experiences.
• So, if you are looking out to join Pregnancy back
  pain exercise classes in Tarneit, Hoppers
  Crossing, Williams Landing, Truganina or anywhere
  in Melbourne, please get in touch with Wyndham
  Physio.

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Contact Us
Hoppers Super Clinic 599 Sayers Road, Hoppers
crossing, Victoria, 3029 Ph- 03 97489652 03
83605100 Email info_at_wyndhamphysio.com.au
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