Physiotherapy in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT)
- Strengthening exercises like Kegels to improve control
- Relaxation techniques for overactive muscles
- Tailored programs based on internal examination and muscle grading
- Electrical Stimulation
- Used when muscles are very weak or inactive
- Stimulates pelvic muscles to enhance tone and contraction
- Bladder and Bowel Retraining
- Techniques to reduce urgency, frequency, or incontinence
- Helps normalize voiding patterns and reduce constipation
- Postural and Core Stability Training
- Strengthening deep abdominal and spinal muscles
- Improves support for pelvic organs and reduces strain on the pelvic floor
Physiotherapy Is Effective For:
- Urinary stress incontinence
- Fecal incontinence
- Cystocele
- Rectocele
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Overactive bladder
- Vaginismus
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Postnatal and post-surgical recovery
- Athletes and menopausal women with pelvic floor strain or weakness
