The
Purpose of our study is to determine of there is a correlation between the
use of a maternity brace and plantar pressure distribution. Maternity braces
are designed to support the lower back and abdomen, while transferring the
weight of the abdomen closer to the spine where it can be carried more
naturally. Since these braces are designed to bring the center of gravity closer
to the spine, there could be implications on the pressure distribution
of the feet. Women in their
third trimester were chosen because they display the greatest changes in
weight and shift in center of gravity.
