Ability to activate pelvic floor muscles among women during the early postpartum period – initial findings
Journal Title: Rehabilitacja Medyczna - Year 2019, Vol 23, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: One of the main elements in the conservative treatment of postpartum pelvic floor dysfunctions is muscle training. The aim of the study was to verify the ability to contract pelvic floor muscles (PFM) among Polish puerperae and to confirm the rationale to implement early instructions already during the hospital stay.<br/><br/>Material and methods: Analysis included 591 reports from PFM physiotherapeutic examination carried out at maternity wards. The reports of patients aged 18 to 45 (mean 31.03, SD 4.42) after vaginal delivery were included in the study. Based on the examination conducted according to the PERFECT scheme, the ability to perform and the quality of PFM contraction were assessed.<br/><br/>Results: Conscious PFM contraction was noted in 68% of the participants. Proper isolated PFM contraction coordinated with breathing was observed in 54% of the subjects. In 13% of the women, apart from conscious contraction of PFM, contraction of additional structures was also noted. In 32% of the participants, initial lack of conscious PFM contraction was noted. Among them, 25% contracted other muscle groups, 6% pushed, while for 1% of the subjects, no reaction was observed. Nearly 20% of the participants reported that they did not know what PFMs are. Previous PFM training was declared by 55% of the study participants, while 22.5% of them did not perform conscious PFM contraction.<br/><br/>Conclusions: During early postpartum stage, women are able to activate the PFMs similarly to those not shortly after labour. Implementing instructions on how to contract pelvic floor muscles appropriately at the early postpartum phase is needed due to the existing large number of errors related to this action.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Karolina Łataś-Zagrajek, Małgorzata Starzec, Janusz Sierdziński, Jacek Szymański
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