Advanced Manual Therapy for the Pelvic Floor

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MM Whelan
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Author(s):  
Caroline Sant’Anna Cunha

Genital-pelvic pain / penetration disorder (DGPP) includes vaginismus, dyspareunia and vulvodynia, where the following symptoms are present: Presence of fear or anxiety related to vulvovaginal or pelvic pain in anticipation, during or as a result of vaginal penetration, in addition to the presence of tension or hardening of the pelvic floor muscles during the attempt of vaginal penetration. Adequate sexual function is considered an important factor for quality of life, being recognized by WHO (World Health Organization) regarding the presence of sexual dysfunction as a public health problem, recommending its investigation for causing important changes in quality of life and in the relationship with your partner. It is identified that the role of the physiotherapist becomes relevant in the process of identification and rehabilitation of genito-pelvic pain, justifying the importance of studies on this topic. In order to analyze the role of the physiotherapist in the treatment of pelvic genital pain / penetration with a focus on the approach of manual therapy in women at menacme, a narrative review of the literature was carried out, where 17 articles were used as a basis for research and data collection. During the analysis of the articles, it was defined that DSFs tend to appear in the female fertile phase, causing pain and discomfort. In the reviews covered in this study, it was analyzed that DGPP is a complex syndrome in which the sensation and intensity of pain are felt in different places. With this the diagnosis becomes difficult taking into account the shame and / or blocking of the woman in reporting a sexual complaint. Through a physical therapy assessment, in order to check the tone and function of the pelvic floor muscles, the existence and location of tender points, as well as the understanding of voluntary contractions and rests of these muscles, a therapeutic planning with the use of interventions is outlined. specific measures in self-relaxation and anxiety control techniques, improving body awareness. It is concluded that there is effectiveness in exploring self-knowledge to improve the quality of life of women who suffer from this problem, providing positive results in a short period, thus contributing to the improvement of the sexual function of women with DSFs (Female Sexual Dysfunctions).


2010 ◽  
Vol 90 (12) ◽  
pp. 1795-1806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda S. Van Alstyne ◽  
Kendra L. Harrington ◽  
Esther M. Haskvitz

Background and Purpose Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) negatively affects quality of life and sexual function in men of all ages. Typical treatment with antibiotic and antimicrobial drugs often is not successful. The purpose of this case report is to describe a multimodal physical therapy intervention that included manual therapy techniques applied to the pelvic floor in 2 patients who were unsuccessfully treated with the biomedical model of prescription drug therapies. Case Description Two men, aged 45 years and 53 years and diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, were referred for physical therapy following unsuccessful pharmacological treatment. The patients were treated with manual therapy techniques applied to the pelvic floor and instructed in progressive muscle relaxation, flexibility exercises, and aerobic exercises. Outcomes Changes in the patients' National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index revealed differences between preintervention and postintervention scores reflecting decreased pain and improved quality of life. One patient improved from a score of 25 (total possible score=43) before treatment to a score of 0 after treatment, and the other patient improved from a score of 29 to a score of 21. Discussion Manual therapy techniques applied to the pelvic floor and performed by a physical therapist specially trained in these techniques, along with progressive muscle relaxation, flexibility exercises, and aerobic exercises, appeared to be beneficial to both patients in reducing pain and improving sexual function.


2006 ◽  
Vol 175 (4S) ◽  
pp. 96-97
Author(s):  
Donna J. Carrico ◽  
Ananias C. Diokno ◽  
Kenneth M. Peters

2006 ◽  
Vol 175 (4S) ◽  
pp. 294-295
Author(s):  
Paulo Palma ◽  
Cassio L. Riccetto ◽  
Miriam Dambros ◽  
Rogerio Fraga ◽  
Ricardo Maia ◽  
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2011 ◽  
Vol 41 (19) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
AMY ROTHMAN SCHONFELD

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jochen Schomacher
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