Comparison of Knee Proprioception during the Three Trimesters of Pregnancy

Background Proprioception is seen to decline during pregnancy. Purpose To compare knee joint proprioception during three trimesters of pregnancy. Methods 36 pregnant women, 12 from each trimester, from Obstetric and Gynecological OPD of D. Y Patil Hospital, Navi Mumbai. Proprioception was assessed with digital inclinometer. Results There was statistical significant difference of 2.75 between 1st and 2nd trimester and 2.48 between 1st and 3rd trimester at 30 degree knee flexion. While statistically significant difference of 2.82 was between 1st and 2nd trimester at 60 degree knee flexion. Conclusion Knee joint position sense was found to decline over three trimesters of pregnancy.