Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Women's Health Promotion

Lawson, Samantha; Sacks, Ashley

doi:10.1111/jmwh.12736

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“…Persistent pelvic pain after childbirth has been shown to significantly affect quality of life (Mackenzie, Murray, & Lusher, 2018;Woolhouse, Gartland, Perlen, Donath, & Brown, 2014). Pelvic pain that begins after childbirth can become chronic over time and can lead to significant functional limitations and altered sexual function and can adversely affect future decisions about having more children (Bergströ m, Persson, Nergå rd, & Mogren, 2017;Lawson & Sacks, 2018).…”

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Musculoskeletal Pelvic Pain and Sexual Function in the First Year After Childbirth

Tenfelde¹,

Tell²,

Brincat³

et al. 2019

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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Musculoskeletal Pelvic Pain and Sexual Function in the First Year After Childbirth

Tenfelde¹,

Tell²,

Brincat³

et al. 2019

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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“…Providers need to teach women how to make Kegels more purposeful. 39 Reinforced understanding about Kegels, guidance, and incorporating meaningful, identifiable scenarios for women may increase long-term use. Referrals to evidence-based websites could be a viable educational venue.…”

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Prenatal and Postpartum Experience, Knowledge and Engagement with Kegels: A Longitudinal, Prospective, Multisite Study

Yount

Fay

Kissler

2021

Journal of Women's Health

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Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) increases during pregnancy and continues into the postpartum period. Continued UI impacts women's comfort and affects aspects of their everyday lives. Kegel exercises have been found to decrease the incidence and severity of UI. The purpose of this study was to describe severity of UI, how women gained knowledge about Kegels, influences impacting Kegel exercises during pregnancy and postpartum, and characterize women's performance of Kegels. Methods: A longitudinal, prospective, multistate study was undertaken at four sites across the United States. Postpartum women completed the Pelvic Floor Control Questionnaire that incorporated the Sandvik Severity Index. At 3 and 6 months postpartum the women's UI, performance of Kegels, and affect on life was reviewed through seven questions. Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval was obtained. Results: Participants were 368 predominately multiparous, white women. Approximately 20% of women reported prepregnancy UI. Multiparous women reported similar incidence rate of UI regardless of birth history. Among one-fifth of the participants, persistent UI was reported as 45.2% at 3 months and 44.1% at 6 months postpartum. Only 25% of these women sought care. Women learned about Kegel exercises from written information or their provider. Women performed an average 16 Kegels twice daily. Kegel performance increased at 3 months postbirth but dropped by 6 months. UI was associated with age >35 and parity. Discussion: Prevalence of UI before and during pregnancy and postpartum is high, yet consistent Kegel performance postpartum is low. Screening for UI is necessary and high-quality referrals for treatment are needed. Consistent education is needed for all women. Education and support should be individualized. Future research is needed to identify techniques that motivate women to routinely perform Kegel exercises.

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“…Moreover, accumulating evidence supports the role of physical therapists in addressing health promotion topics. This includes the prescription of regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, women's health promotion and programs specifically designed for older adults 11,[45][46][47] .…”

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Perception of tertiary care clients toward the availability of physical therapy service at primary health care centers in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

Al-Abbad

2020

J Phys Ther Sci

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To explore the views of clients referred for physical therapy in a tertiary care setting regarding the integration of physical therapy service at primary health care centers. [Participants and Methods] A selfadministered questionnaire was distributed to eligible Saudi clients. The questionnaire consisted of three sections including demographic information section; closed-ended section with 6 Likert scale items on the perceptions of potential advantages of physical therapy service at the primary health care level; and open-ended section on potential disadvantages and barriers of implementing physical therapy service. The surveys were described and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. [Results] A total of 412 participants were included in the analysis (56.8% females). Participants' mean age was 35.7 ± 21.9 years; 67.2% were Riyadh city residents; and 38.1% had musculoskeletal conditions. Seventy-five percent responded in support for the availability of physical therapy service at the primary health care level. Demographic characteristics had no effect on the level of support to the service availability. [Conclusion] The results of this survey demonstrated high positive support for the integration of physical therapy service at primary health care centers in Saudi Arabia. However, challenges and barriers identified by the study results require attention when physical therapy services are to be established.

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Women's Health Promotion

Cited by 59 publications

References 52 publications

Musculoskeletal Pelvic Pain and Sexual Function in the First Year After Childbirth

Musculoskeletal Pelvic Pain and Sexual Function in the First Year After Childbirth

Prenatal and Postpartum Experience, Knowledge and Engagement with Kegels: A Longitudinal, Prospective, Multisite Study

Perception of tertiary care clients toward the availability of physical therapy service at primary health care centers in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

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