En jämförelse av hållningen mellan kvinnor som nyligen har fött barn och kvinnor som aldrig varit gravida
The purpose of this study was to compare the body posture among a group of women who recently have given birth (subjects) and a group of women who never have been pregnant (controls). The comparison was done between the two groups using the Comprehensive Body Examination (CBE) according to Bunkan. In the study participated 24 women, 12 who recently have given birth and 12 who never have been pregnant. The results showed that the body posture differed between the two groups. The subjects differed more from satisfactory jointpositions than the controls. The most obvious differences between the two groups were observed in the pelvisposition and the spinal curve. Nine of the 12 subjects had an increased pelvictilt, corresponding result in the controls were only one of 12. Studies including more patients and a long time following up are necessary to confirm the results, and to find out if any treatment is needed to regain a normal body posture.