OUTPATIENT PELVIC FLOOR REHABILITATION
The outpatient pelvic floor rehabilitation centre aims to improve functioning of the pelvic floor muscle, weakened due to pathological damage. The objective of pelvic floor rehabilitation is to improve perineal efficiency to restore the sphincter and support functions of the affected area. Under normal conditions, this muscle group is activated: to ensure adequate urinary and faecal continence, maintain a satisfactory quality of sexual life in terms of vaginal sensitivity and orgasmic sensation, and to prevent genital prolapse.
Recommendations
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation is indicated for those suffering from:
Rectal, uterine or bladder prolapse
Post menopause
Post-surgery (haemorrhoid, hysterectomy, prostatectomy)
Constipation or faecal and/or urinary incontinence
Painful sexual intercourse
After childbirth
Following caesarean section or other gynaecological procedures
Prenatal preparation
Rehabilitation treatment
The number of sessions is established after a first visit (physiotherapy counselling) and may vary from one to ten.
If the patient has a disorder in its early stages, group work may be proposed for “educational” purposes.
It should be stressed that during the rehabilitation treatment, patients are made aware of the correct movements to be performed during their daily activities, which they can continue to put into practice even when the treatment ends, to prevent any recurrence of the problem or new disorders.
Pelvic floor problems are mainly generated by the prolapse of the rectum, uterus and bladder, which affect women in particular, especially those who have given birth or have had an operation on the uterus or other gynaecological or proctologic surgery.
As for men, urological disorders, especially those affecting the prostate gland, have the greatest impact on the pelvic floor.
Therapy benefict
Expected results:
Absence of back pain by making the pelvis and perineum work properly
Aligned posture and less tension on the shoulders
Greater control of the muscles when sneezing or coughing, to avoid annoying leaks
Increased awareness about childbirth
Pre-surgical preparation for better post-surgical outcomes
Speed-up of post-surgical recovery times
Reduction of any post-surgical functionality losses
Recovery of sexual pleasure