Analysis of the resources for rehabilitation of pelvic floor muscles in women with prolapse and urinary incontinence

Authors

  • Agnaldo Lopes Silva Filho UFMG; Departamento de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia
  • Andrea Moura Rodrigues Maciel da Fonseca UFMG; Departamento de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia
  • Elaine Spinassé Camillato UFMG; Departamento de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia
  • Renata de Oliveira Cangussu UFMG; Departamento de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1809-29502013000100015

Abstract

This review aimed to assess the capabilities and effectiveness of pelvic floor rehabilitation in the treatment of genital prolapse and urinary incontinence. The research was conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed, LILACS/SciELO and Cochrane Library. There were found 886 articles, of which were used 34 relevant clinical trials that answered the questions constructed by the authors. The studies analyzed showed that pelvic floor training can be used in prolapse treatment, but further randomized studies are necessary to support this evidence. For urinary incontinence pelvic floor, rehabilitation is effective and should be the treatment of first choice.

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Published

2013-03-01

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Literature Review

How to Cite

Analysis of the resources for rehabilitation of pelvic floor muscles in women with prolapse and urinary incontinence . (2013). Fisioterapia E Pesquisa, 20(1), 90-96. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1809-29502013000100015