Balance control and vestibular disorders in pregnant women: A comprehensive review on pathophysiology, clinical features and rational treatment.

ABSTRACT: During pregnancy, women experience substantial anthropometric, cardiovascular, hormonal and psychological changes that affect several organs involving the circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, dermatological and sensory systems. The main aim of this review was to analyse the available literature on postural strategies throughout pregnancy in both static and dynamic conditions. The secondary aim was to assess and discuss the current knowledge regarding vestibular disorders during pregnancy. Pregnant women with vestibular disorders need appropriate and safe treatments to resolve or reduce symptoms without risks for mother and foetus. Our protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024622122). A literature search was conducted screening PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science d

SUBMITTER: Franz L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12103688 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature