Belle Sharvani*, Syed Asif Basha, Roopa Lokesh and Amrita Mishra

Department of Physiotherapy, Akash Institute of Physiotherapy, India

*Corresponding Author: Belle Sharvani, Department of Physiotherapy, Akash Institute of Physiotherapy, India.

Received: August 25, 2023; Published: October 16, 2023

Abstract

Background: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) is a silent issue in women’s health care in recent era among women of all ages [1]. Patients with PFD usually present with symptom of incontinence, pelvic organ prolapses [2]. Recent trends are practiced in training the pelvic floor [7] in improving physical fitness, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and body composition [4]. A standardized principal FITT can aid as a baseline level of fitness. Modern trends like Intra-vaginal Ultrasound imaging shows specific measurement based on the action of the pelvic floor muscles and provide as feedback during various maneuvers.

Objective: The purpose of the study is to know the recent trends that are being practiced in PFR.

Methodology: Study design: A narrative review were Goggle scholar and PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library were used as search engine. Total article selected were n = 186 amongst 45 articles were included, based on CASP >7, 8 articles were selected for study.

Result: The result concluded Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) is level 1 evidence‐based treatment for urinary incontinence (UI). Systematic review and Meta‐analysis of the available evidence suggests that PFMT with well-designed strategies can improve Quality of life in women health. Recent emerging techniques like Trans-vaginal Ultrasound, EMG, vaginal instruments, Biofeedback, Pelvic trainer, E-health care system and behavioral therapy plays an integral part of Pelvic floor Rehabilitation (PFR).

Conclusion: There is evidence for the widespread recommendation that PFR helps women with all types of urinary incontinence. Recent trends and evidence-based techniques helps to improve the quality of life in women health by reducing the burden of pelvic floor dysfunction prevalence.

Keywords: Incontinence; Pelvic Floor; Training; Physical Therapy; Rehabilitation; Pelvic Floor Equipment’s; Recent Trends

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Citation

Citation: Belle Sharvani., et al. “Recent Trends Used in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation to Improve Maternal Wellbeing – A Narrative Review"Acta Scientific Women's Health 5.11 (2023): 17-23.

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