A Case Report on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Dipali D. Zade
Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Science, Sawangi Meghe Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Pooja Kasatwar *
Department of Community Health Physiotherapy , Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College , Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences , Sawangi Meghe Wardha , Maharashtra, India.
Rupali Thorat
Resident Community Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College , Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences , Sawangi Meghe Wardha , Maharashtra, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: Pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic myofascial pain are treatable and common musculoskeletal conditions. Understanding the relationship between pelvic girdle and pelvic floor muscles (PFM), hips and spine will help the practitioner to diagnose and treat these conditions. Pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain are treated with clinical examination and complete medical history of PFMs. Treatment is a in cooperatives approach, which consists of medications, pelvic floor physical therapy, injection and other treatment options.
Case Presentation: We are presenting case of 40 female with complaints of pain in abdomen and discomfort during micturition. On evaluation she was diagnosed with the pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. For the management of same she was referred to physiotherapy department.
Treatment: For the management of pelvic floor dysfunction, various levels of physiotherapeutic interventions were given to the patient, which includes strengthening exercises, endurance exercises to improve the overall functional capacity of the patient.
Conclusion: This examines the physical and anatomical examination of the pelvic floor, discusses the epidemiology and definition of pelvic floor dysfunction and explains the physiotherapy approach to treating these common conditions.
Keywords: Pelvic floor dysfunction, disorders of hypertonic pelvic floor, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor physiotherapy, pelvic organ prolapse