Women's Health

Pregnancy (2nd Trimester)

Movement program for the second trimester addressing core modifications as the abdomen grows, relaxin-awareness for joint protection, hip stability training, and upper body strength maintenance.

Clinical note: Second trimester is often the most comfortable for exercise. Avoid supine positions after 20 weeks (vena cava compression). Diastasis recti screening should begin. Watch for round ligament pain with rapid position changes.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Diaphragmatic Assessment
2 Hip Abduction
3 Hip External Rotation
4 Thoracic Extension
5 Pelvic Tilt Classification
6 Single Leg Balance

Risk Factors Assessed

Hip Abduction
Hip External Rotation
Single Leg Balance
Pelvic Tilt Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Pregnancy (2nd Trimester) assessment include?
The assessment covers Diaphragmatic Assessment, Hip Abduction, Hip External Rotation, Thoracic Extension with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Pregnancy (2nd Trimester) protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for pregnancy (2nd trimester) with 6 targeted tests, women-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Pregnancy (2nd Trimester) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Pregnancy (2nd Trimester) protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Women's Health
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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