Pregnancy

• No lumbar testing: cervical with Dr. orders from PDR doctor.
• Limit ROM 0-60 degrees (lumbar) during the 1 st trimester
• Limit ROM after that per size, or 0-36 degrees
• Allow 5 minute warm-up prior to Medx
• Heart rate not to exceed 140 bpm
• Suggest increased fluid intake during rehab session
• Proceed with caution with home exercises in supine

Post-Partum Guidelines:

• No lumbar MedX testing, rehab (or any strenuous exercise) for 6 weeks
• May initiate lumbar MedX rehab at 6 weeks post-partum with clearance from OB/Gyn
• No lumbar MedX testing for 3 months
• May perform lumbar baseline testing at 3 months if no complications
• May initiate cervical MedX rehab sooner than 6 weeks (per PDR physician), and testing at 6 weeks post-partum
• Training in proper body mechanics related to crib, car seat and bathtub transfers; and infant lifting techniques

Post C-Section Guidelines:

• No lumbar MedX rehab for 6 weeks - 3 months (per OB/Gyn)
• No lumbar MedX testing for 6 months
• May perform lumbar baseline testing at 6 months post C-section if no complications
• May initiate cervical MedX rehab at 6 weeks (per PDR physician), and testing at 3 months post C-section
• Training in proper body mechanics related to crib, car seat and bathtub transfers; and infant lifting techniques