Tag: pelvic alignment

Simple Flat Pelvis Alignment Techniques for Improved Posture

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– A contracted pelvis is established when the pelvic inlet at the interaxial dimension is less than 10 cm, with less than 8 cm being considered a contracted pelvis
– The shape, type, and diameter of the female pelvis determine the course and outcome of labor
– The pelvis is made up of the sacrum, coccyx, and two os coxae (each os coxae is made up of the ischium, ilium, and pubis)
– The pelvis is divided into the true pelvis and false pelvis by the pelvic inlet
– The pelvic inlet is the doorway to the birth canal and involves three of the four units of the bone pelvis
– The shape of the pelvic inlet depends on the general shape of the pelvis, which can be classified into 4 basic types: gynaecoid (most suitable for vaginal birth), android, anthropoid, and platypelloid
– The diameters of the pelvic inlet are defined as anteroposterior (conjugate), obstetric conjugate, and diagonal conjugate
– Possible causes of contracted pelvis include developmental metabolic factors (rickets, osteomalacia), traumatic factors (fractures), neoplastic factors (osteoma), and lumbar kyphosis
– Contraction of the pelvis can be caused by various conditions such as scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, dislocation of the femurs, and atrophy of the lower limbs.
– Diagnosis of contracted pelvis can be done through abdominal examination, pelvimetry (assessment of pelvic diameters and capacity), and imaging pelvimetry (X-ray, CT, MRI).
– There are different degrees of contracted pelvis: minor, moderate, severe, and extreme, based on the measurement of the true conjugate.
– Complications of contracted pelvis can occur for both the mother and the fetus, including pendulous abdomen, pyelonephritis, slow cervical dilation, obstructed labor, birth asphyxia, nerve injuries, and postpartum hemorrhage.
– Management of contracted pelvis during labor depends on the degree of contraction. Vaginal delivery is recommended for minor degree, trial of labor or caesarean section for moderate degree, and caesarean section for severe or extreme degree.
– Physiotherapy interventions can be beneficial for contracted pelvis, particularly in minor and moderate cases.

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Unlocking the Secrets of a Flat Pelvis: Exploring Pelvic Health and Function

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– The shape of the pelvis can impact the ease or difficulty of vaginal birth.
– There are four main pelvis types: gynecoid, android, anthropoid, and platypelloid.
– The most favorable pelvis type for a vaginal birth is the gynecoid pelvis.
– The android pelvis can make labor difficult, potentially requiring a C-section.
– The anthropoid pelvis is narrower than the gynecoid pelvis and labor may last longer for pregnant women with this pelvis type.
– The platypelloid pelvis shape can make vaginal birth difficult, often resulting in the need for a C-section.
– Hormones released during pregnancy relax pelvic joints and ligaments, aiding in labor and delivery.
– Factors beyond pelvis shape can affect the ability to give birth vaginally.
– Various health conditions can affect the pelvis and surrounding muscles, including flat pelvis, pelvic organ prolapse, sacroiliitis, osteitis pubis, and pelvic fractures.
– It is recommended to speak with a doctor if there are concerns about how the shape of the pelvis might affect childbirth, as well as if there are persistent or recurring pain or pressure in the pelvic area, problems with urinary or fecal incontinence, pain during sex or while using the bathroom, and feeling like something is coming out of or bulging from the vagina.

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