Changes in Foot Biomechanics during Pregnancy and Postpartum: Scoping Review

Author:

Zangão Maria Otília Brites1ORCID,Poeira Ana Filipa12ORCID,Branco Marco345ORCID,Santos-Rocha Rita345ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Comprehensive Health Research Centre, Department of Nursing, Higher School of Nursing, University of Évora, 7000-811 Évora, Portugal

2. Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Escola Superior de Saúde, Campus do IPS–Estefanilha, 2910-761 Setúbal, Portugal

3. Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, Department of Physical Activity and Health, Santarem Polytechnic University, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal

4. Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center, Santarem Polytechnic University, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal

5. Interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Human Performance, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, 1499-002 Lisboa, Portugal

Abstract

(1) Background: During pregnancy, changes in foot biomechanics affect structural stability and gait. (2) Objective: To map the available evidence for changes in foot biomechanics during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (3) Methods: Scoping review according to the methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute through the relevant databases via EBSCO, MEDLINE with full text, BioOne Complete, CINAHL Plus with full text, Academic Search Complete, and SPORT Discus with full text. The search was conducted in SCOPUS and PubMed. (4) Results: Eight studies were included in the scoping review. Two independent reviewers performed data extraction and synthesized data in narrative form. We found that changes in the length and volume of the foot occur during pregnancy and remain in the postpartum period. (5) Conclusions: During pregnancy, anatomical and biomechanical changes occur in the pregnant woman’s foot, potentially contributing to the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. However, more research is needed to determine whether these biomechanical changes can lead to the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Funder

Fundação Ciência e Tecnologia

Publisher

MDPI AG

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