The Benefits of Postpartum Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
The Benefits of Postpartum Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Pregnancy and childbirth can cause both physical and emotional changes for women, and at times can impact one’s pelvic floor. Weakness of the pelvic floor muscles can cause urinary leakage, pelvic organ prolapse, contamination and pain. Postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation is a treatment option designed to help women who have experienced an injury or changes due to pregnancy and childbirth.
What is Postpartum Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation?
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation is an individualized assessment and treatment program designed to restore and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and address the impairments caused by pregnancy and child birth.
Benefits of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
The benefits of postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation can include:
- Decreased pain
- Improved urinary and/or fecal continence
- Improved core strength
- Improved abdominal muscle strength
- Improved sexual function
- Increased pelvic support
Postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation is an important part of a woman’s recovery from childbirth. With proper guidance and care, it can help women restore their pelvic floor muscles, address any impairments, and increase muscle strength and tone. Taking the time to heal and recover properly after childbirth can help women to regain their strength and return to activities they once enjoyed.
It is important to get assessed and treated by professionals who specialize in postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation. With their help and guidance, postpartum women can make the right decisions and take the necessary steps to restore their pelvic floor health.
