Collaborative Research and Support of Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center DWH Research Program Projects. Evaluation of a Structured Physical Fitness Program for Pregnant Soldiers: Effects on Weight Gain, Blood Pressure, Lost Duty Time, Length of Labor, Infant Birth Weight, and Score on the First Post-Partum Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Protocol 7

The aim of the first phase of this study was to get all participants enrolled into either the control or experimental exercise group. Three research assistants (exercise leaders) were selected and trained in the Motherwell exercise program. The training was given to all three assistants simultaneous...

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Main Authors: Hayes, Robert L, Bennion, Scott, Wanersdorfer, Elizabeth, Hill, Elizabeth
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Anatomy and Physiology
ARMY FACILITIES
ARMY PERSONNEL
BIRTH
BLOOD PRESSURE
BODY WEIGHT
DWH RESEARCH PROGRAM
EXERCISE(PHYSIOLOGY)
FITZSIMMONS ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
GAIN
INFANTS
Medicine and Medical Research
MOTHERWELL EXERCISE PROGRAM
PHYSICAL FITNESS
PREGNANCY
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Summary:The aim of the first phase of this study was to get all participants enrolled into either the control or experimental exercise group. Three research assistants (exercise leaders) were selected and trained in the Motherwell exercise program. The training was given to all three assistants simultaneously. Participants were recruited at the three study sites at the time of OB registration. Participants were accepted if they were 16 weeks or less gestation. I hope the significance of the study will demonstrate the importance of continued regular physical training before, during, and after pregnancy.