Category
Female
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
In recent years there is a growing literature on the walking pattern during pregnancy in the context of preventing falls as pregnancy progresses (Błaszczyk et al. 2016). The study examines the impact of pregnancy on walking under dual-task conditions. A 27-year-old participant was assessed in her first and third trimester for gait parameters and cognitive function changes. Results showed slower walking speed, prolonged double support phase, and a wider base of support, especially when performing an additional task. The DIVA test revealed impaired attention and increased errors.Findings highlight the effect of cognitive load on stability in pregnant women, potentially increasing fall risk. Given that falls are a leading cause of injury during pregnancy, these results underscore the importance of early identification and prevention strategies (Al-Alami et al. 2024).
Recommended Citation
Chmura, Nikola and Forczek-Karkosz, Wanda
(2025)
"CHANGES IN WALKING PERFORMANCE UNDER DUAL TASK CONDITIONS ACROSS PREGNANCY – A CASE STUDY,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 43:
Iss.
1, Article 17.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol43/iss1/17
