Table 2. Early post-partum musculoskeletal functional screening.
| Outcome measure | 4 weeks | 8 weeks | 6 months post-partum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Musculoskeletal screening
(stage one) |
SL heel raise | Left 19* Right 17* |
Left 27 Right 26 |
Sports physiotherapist evaluation |
| SL hamstring bridge | Left 15* Right 15* |
Left 33 Right 32 |
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| SL maximal hop for distance (cm) | Deemed not appropriate due to wound healing |
Left 215 Right 203 |
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| DL squat | 20, moderate fatigue | Tested to 25, asymptomatic | ||
| Lunge repetitions to moderate fatigue | Left 8* Right 7* Good technique |
Left 19 Right 17 Good technique |
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| Balance test single leg (seconds) • Eyes open • Eyes closed |
30 seconds 15 seconds* |
30 seconds 30 seconds |
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SL single leg | DL double leg | * significant reduction compared to pre-partum