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HAVE YOU HEARD OF WOMEN’S
HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY? SEE HOW IT
CAN HELP
In spite of studies having been conducted since as early as 1948 around the
effects of physiotherapy in patients suffering from PFD, there is still a need for
awareness. With many of its applications and effects still undiscovered, this
therapy shows great potential. For instance, one study shows that the
effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle exercise is highly dependent on the
frequency of the exercise and its intensity. It also pointed out that by doing 15
contractions of 2 to 4 seconds, 3 times a day for 8 weeks, women with PFD
experienced a great reduction in urinary incontinence related symptoms .
An article published in 2016 in the scientific publication Urology News starts by
stating that physiotherapy should be used as a first-line treatment option for
women with pelvic organ collapse and urinary incontinence, with data to back
that statement up. Similarly to previous study, evidence showed that adherence
is of utter importance in reaching goals.
Another important aspect to note here is the emotional burden that comes
alongside the condition. It has been proven that a women’s emotional well-being
is directly linked to a PFD . With many suffering from depression, anxiety and
social isolation, it is not difficult to imagine how much of an impact this has on
their quality of life.