Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Pelvic floor dysfunctions include:
Level of Evidence of Physiotherapy for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
| Conditions treated with pelvic floor physiotherapy | Supporting evidence |
| Stress urinary incontinence | Strong |
| Pelvic organ prolapse (uterine prolapse / cystocele / rectocele) | Strong |
| Functional constipation (caused by tight pelvic floor muscle) | Strong |
| Myofascial pelvic pain | Strong |
| Overactive bladder (urinary frequency / urgency) | Moderate |
| Postpartum pelvic organ prolapse | Moderate |
| Faecal incontinence | Moderate |
- Wallace. SL et al (2019) Pelvic floor physical therapy in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in women. Current Opinion in Obstetrics & amp; Gynecology, 31(6), 485 -493
- LaCross. JA et al (2022) Physical therapy management of functional constipation in adults: A 2021 evidence-based clinical practice guideline from the American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. J. of Women’s Health Physical Therapy, 46(3): 147-153
Physiotherapy for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
EMG biofeedback / EMG triggered stimulation
Real-time ultrasound imaging
Jump-board exercise
- Assessment will be performed by a physiotherapist who is specialised in pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Individualised treatment plans will be delivered