The effect of a maternity support belt on static stability and posture in pregnant and non-pregnant women

Physical and hormonal changes during pregnancy are thought to affect balance and injury risk, with increased numbers of falls being reported. A maternity support belt (MSB) has been suggested to stabilize the pelvis and to enhance balance. The purpose of this study was therefore to investigate the effect of an MSB on postural stability in different trimesters of pregnancy.
Source: Journal of Biomechanics - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research