Perineal and pelvic rehabilitation is the field of physiotherapy expertise that evaluates and treats problems related to the perineum and pelvic cavity, including the genital organs, pelvic floor muscles, anorectal region and coccyx.
This discipline is often associated with women's health, but can also help a number of male problems. Given the nature of the problems, the assessment and treatment of
pathologies often include palpation of the intra-vaginal and/or intra-anal
intra-vaginal and/or intra-anal musculature.
According to current scientific research and medical specialists, perineal rehabilitation is the first-line treatment that should be recommended for stress urinary leakage.
In addition to treating pelvic and perineal pathologies, perineal reeducation also has the mission of preventing some of these pathologies, such as stress urinary incontinence, by strengthening the pelvic floor musculature before/after/during pregnancy.
This discipline focuses on the treatment of the following conditions:
- Urinary incontinence (from a few skipping drops to complete loss of urine) in men and women
- Urinary urgency in men and women
- Fecal incontinence (mild/moderate/severe) in men and women
- Sexual pain in women
- Prolapsus (organ descent) with the possibility of fitting a pessary
- Pain in the coccyx, anorectal region, vagina or vulva
- Sexual pain in men, Peyronie's disease and erectile dysfunction
The following treatment modalities are frequently used:
- Home exercise program
- Various contraction exercises
- Manual or probe biofeedback
- Muscle stimulation via probe
- Relaxation and stretching techniques via internal palpation
- Instruction in proper evacuation techniques
Teaching babywearing
Baby carriers and other accessories play a crucial role in the management of certain pathologies in children.Ergonomic carrying not only strengthens the parent-child bond, but also promotes harmonious motor development in toddlers.
For children with conditions such as plagiocephaly, adapted carrying can provide valuable therapeutic support.For parents, learning how to properly use these carrying tools can also reduce the pain often associated with carrying their child for long periods of time.
Physiotherapists play a key role in educating parents on best practices and guiding them in choosing the carriers best suited to their child's needs.
