CM - 2 - Female Athlete PF

TRUE

T/F: women can still perform at a high level postpartum

17-18yo

95% bone mineral density is formed by _______ yo

females

(males/females) have decreased bone mineral density

men

(males/females) have bone growth that stops later

FALSE - similar max HR

T/F: males have a higher max HR than females

estrogen

the hormone __________ causes increased ligamentous laxity

hip

women more commonly need _______ replacements

androgens

men have more hormonal ____________

gonadotropins

the hormones ______________ affect fat distribution

increased

increased fat % means that there is (decreased/increased) energy needed

pregnancy

___________ affects women’s bodies and careers

• PFPS

• ITBS

• glute med injury

• SIJ

what 4 injuries are more common in females than males: (4)

• plantar fasciitis

• meniscal injuries

• patellar tendinopathy

there is no difference in occurrence between genders for these three injuries: (3)

TRUE

T/F: you should promote health and fitness as much as you can with anyone who is pregnant

TA

the ________ has to be stronger post partum to do the same job it did before

forward

the COM moves ________ with pregnancy

anterior pelvis tilt, lumbar lordosis

the movement of the COM in pregnancy can cause ____________ and ____________ in the spinal column

foot

there are changes in the size of the ________ during pregnancy due to changes in ligamentous laxity

WIDTH

there is no change in the ________ of the pelvis during pregnancy

decr

balance (increases/decreases/=) during pregnancy

incr

breast size (increases/decreases/=) during pregnancy

incr

swelling (increases/decreases/=) during pregnancy

linea alba

the _________ gets wider and thinner to accommodate the growing belly with pregnancy

TRUE

T/F: patients who have had more than one pregnancy and have diastasis recti will likely never close without surgery

NO CHANGE

gait velocity (increases/decreases/=) during pregnancy

NO CHANGE

stride length (increases/decreases/=) during pregnancy

incr

stance phase hip adduction (increases/decreases/=) during pregnancy

incr

BOS (increases/decreases/=) during pregnancy

incr

lateral pelvic tilt (increases/decreases/=) during pregnancy

6 mo

anterior pelvic tilt usually reduces by _____ postpartum

CONING

there should not be any _________ of the belly if the mother is lifting

supine

someone who is pregnant should avoid ________ positioning for more than 3-5 minutes because of incr risk for superior vena cava syndrome

1st trimester

prone positions should be avoided in those who are pregnant after __________

coping & emotional stress

___________ and ____________ are important psychological components of a perinatal evaluation

less

the higher pre-pregnancy weight an individual has, the (more/less) weight they gain during pregnancy

TRUE HELLO

T/F: all women without contraindication should be physically active throughout pregnancy

urinary incontinence

pelvic floor muscle training can be used in those who are pregnant to avoid the risk of _________________

• hemodynamically significant heart disease

• restrictive lung disease

• incompetent cervix or cerclage

• multiple gestation at risk of premature labor

• persistent 2nd or 3rd trimester bleeding

• placenta previa >26 weeks

• premature labor during current pregnancy

• ruptured membranes

• preeclampsia

• severe anemia

ABSOLUTE contraindications to aerobic exercise during pregnancy: (read)

• abdominal/pelvic floor muscle function

• time constraints with baby care

• incr caloric needs during breast feeding

• adequate bra support

• jogging stroller mechanics

• social support

• postpartum fatigue, anemia, depression

important educational considerations for the post-partum athlete: (read)

DOES NOT

if they are cleared by their OB for exercise, it (does/does not) mean they are ready to return to sport

functional tests, gait analysis

use ___________ and ___________ to assess functional movement patterns for body mechanics in postpartum individuals