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| Women's Health section for APTA founded in ? |
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| 1977 - name changed in 1995 to reflect a broader scope of practice |
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| Why is women's health important to me? |
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-Women seek health care more often then men
-will treat someone who is or was prego
-Crucial to know effects of preg. on body |
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| How many women become pregant each year? |
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| What is included in the hormone cascade that initiates pregnancy (prior to fertilization)? |
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(GnRH)Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
(FSH) Folicle stimulating hormone
(LH) Luteinizing Hormone
Hypothalamus/pituitary |
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| After fertilization, what hormones come into play to maintain pregnancy? |
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Definition
| Estrogen, progesterone, relaxin |
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-Increased 30 times above baseline during pregnancy
-contributes to joint laxity |
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-small quantities initiate to iitiate pregancy
-Primary role - early nutrition for embryo |
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-Produced by ovary (during preg/period)
-Increase during preganacy changes delivery: a. softens cartilage, with proliferation of synovium b. results in ligamentous laxity
Other effects debatable |
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-increases soon after conception
-Highest in 1st trimester
-Decreases/levels off in 2nd trimester
-Can see still see effect in peripheral joint up to 5 months postpartum
-Levels increase w/ multiple pregancies
-Remains high postpartum when breastfeeding |
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| hCG - human chorionic gonadotropin hormone |
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-only produced during pregnancy
-increases dramatically in 1st trimester
-may contribute ot nausea and vomiting |
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| hPL (human placental lactogen) |
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-produced by placenta
-ensures proper fetal development
-stimulates milk glands in breast in anticipation of breastfeeding |
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-Posture
-Pelvic floor
-Abdominal muscles (DRA) |
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Sacroiliac
Pubic symphysis dysfunctions |
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| Sciatic, brachial (thoracic outlet syndrome), median nerve (carpal tunnel syndrome) |
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| Proper standing position during pregnancy matters because... |
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Comfort: helps w/fatigue, pain
Allows more space for internal organs |
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| How to check for correct pelvic position wile standing... |
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Heel of hand: on ASIS
Finger tips: on pubic symphysis
Hand should be straight - perpendicular to floor |
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1. Ear lines up with shoulder
2. Lift thru rib cage, lower shoulders
3. Contract abs to align spine
4. Neutral pelvic tilt
5. Bend knees to ease weight over feet
6. distribute weight evenly over feet |
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Support pelvic floor contents
Sphincter control
Sexual function |
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