Physiotherapy in Obstetrics & Gynaecology By mohd. Javed mpt(ortho)-1st yr. Apollo college, durg c. G

• Strengthening Exercise .

• Upper neck flexors lower neck &upper thoracic extensors

• Scapular retractors &depressor

• Shoulder external rotators

• Hip & knee extensors

• Ankle dorsi flexors

ABDOMINAL EXERCISES: -

• 1. Corrective ex. for diastesis recti

• Head lift

• Head lift with pelvic tilt

• 2. Trunk curls

• 3. Leg sliding

• 4 Quadruped pelvic tilt ex.

Stabilization Exercises.

• These ex are progression for developing dynamic control of the pelvis &LL .

• These may be performed throughout the pregnancy & postpartum period.

• caution – the women to maintain a relaxed breathing pattern & exhale during the exertion phase of each ex.

• Alternate hip & knee extension with one leg stationary on a mat.

• Progression is alternate hip & knee extension &flexion with both LL moving.