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Extensive American research published in
1987 (Fast) provided evidence that 56% of women suffer from
low back pain during pregnancy. In over 45% of women pain from
the low back radiates into the legs and feet.
“By following the fundamental principles of good posture,
proper body mechanics”..” and the use of proper footwear,
low back pain can be effectively reduced during pregnancy”
Maring 1982
According to American research published in 1996 (Vullo) the
timing in the onset of symptoms of pain in mid - to late pregnancy
gave evidence that biomechanical factors play a larger role
in the cause of pain than hormonal influences.
“Back pain is a common complaint of women during pregnancy.
It is frequently dismissed as trivial and inevitable” Perkins
1998
“ One of two pregnant women experience some type of back
pain". This lowers the quality of life and causes absence
from work for many women.” Ostgard 1996
“Treatment” of low back pain during pregnancy “
is often unsuccessful because the problem is not well defined.”
Ostgaard
1996.
There is “confusion concerning where these women should
be treated”. Ostgaard 1996
Research argues “for a more active approach to the prevention
and management of back pain during pregnancy” Perkins 1998
“Back pain is a common symptom in association with pregnancy”
MacEvilly 1996
“There are many anatomical changes during pregnancy that
could potential lead to substantial alterations in gait”
Foti 2000
“Gait deviations may contribute to a variety of musculoskeletal
overuse conditions associated with pregnancy such as low back,
hip and calf pain” Foti 2000
Key American research in 2000 (Foti) provided evidence that
during pregnancy there is an increased demand placed on key
muscle groups in the hip and ankle muscles during walking.
“ Lower extremity pain is common in women of childbearing
age” Vullo 1996
American research published in 1996 (Vullo) indicated that pregnant
and women following pregnancy are more likely to develop new
lower limb pain than non-pregnant women.
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Research clearly highlights that the cause
of back and lower limb pain during pregnancy is associated with
an increase in weight and ligament softening. This may include
all or some of the following discomfort;
Mothersteps is a unique product that has been designed to address
the needs of the pregnant woman and reduce the excess demands
put upon the foot and leg. This in turn reducing associated
pain and discomfort.
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