Musculoskeletal Pain of Pregnancy: Epidemiology, Biomechanics, Diagnosis, and Treatment-Session Presentation

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The video transcript is from a panel discussion on the treatment of musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy. The speakers include Dr. Kelly Scott, Dr. Rupali Kumar, Dr. Jacqueline Bonder, and Dr. Amit Nagpal. Dr. Scott discusses the epidemiology of musculoskeletal pain in pregnancy and highlights the high prevalence of back pain and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. Dr. Kumar discusses the biomechanics and gait changes that occur during pregnancy, which can contribute to musculoskeletal pain. Dr. Bonder discusses the diagnosis and conservative treatment of musculoskeletal pain in pregnancy, including the use of physical therapy, braces, and pain medications. Dr. Nagpal discusses the use of interventional approaches, such as injections, for the treatment of pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain. He emphasizes the importance of considering the potential risks and benefits of these interventions, especially in pregnant patients. The main takeaway from the panel discussion is that musculoskeletal pain is common during pregnancy, and a multidisciplinary approach combining non-invasive treatments, such as physical therapy, with interventional approaches can be effective in managing pain.

Keywords

musculoskeletal pain

pregnancy

treatment

panel discussion

back pain

pelvic girdle pain

physical therapy

interventional approaches

diagnosis

multidisciplinary approach