Manaus specialist points out benefits of pelvic physiotherapy for women with endometriosis

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Doctor Patrícia Oliveira, pelvic physiotherapist, explains that to correct changes caused by endometriosis in the ligaments

Manaus (AM) – What does pelvic physiotherapy have to do with endometriosis? With the resources, it is possible to contribute to the rescue of the quality of life of women along with medical treatment, always aiming at the particularities of each woman. For example, if the patient has a surgical indication, it is possible to carry out a pre- and post-operative follow-up. If it is not the case of surgery, only drug treatment, helping with the protocols aimed at the complaints presented by the patient.

In Manaus, doctor Patrícia Oliveira, pelvic physiotherapist, owner of the office that bears her name, explains that to correct alterations caused by endometriosis in the ligaments, bones and muscles that make up the pelvis and abdomen, treatment with physiotherapy is essential and should begin with an urgent full assessment.

“The evaluation is carried out as follows: Initially with a detailed anamnesis to identify the patient’s symptoms and objectives and then the physical examination, to identify points of pain, burning and weakness of the pelvic floor muscles, in addition to mobility and stretching of the pelvic floor. pelvic girdle and strength of the abdominal muscles, as all these structures are involved in one way or another in the discomfort caused by endometriosis”,

said the physiotherapist.

According to Dr Patrícia, after the consultation it is already possible to develop an individualized treatment protocol that considers the particularities and needs of each patient.

“The objective is to reduce the symptoms presented by patients, which are usually: chronic pelvic pain, dysuria, constipation, dyspareunia, dysmenorrhea and urinary incontinence”,

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Doctor Patrícia Oliveira highlighted some benefits of pelvic physiotherapy for patients with endometriosis.

1 – Strengthening the pelvic floor:

With Kinesiotherapy, working on stretching, mobility, proprioception, and perineal awareness. With specific exercises for each patient according to their complaints.

2 – Treatment of other causes of pain:

It is necessary to emphasize that even in patients with endometriosis, pain that is not directly related to the disease may occur. Thus, the treatment of endometriosis alone is often not enough to relieve these discomforts.

A great ally is the therapeutic laser, it is a low-intensity laser with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, healing and tissue regenerating effect. It is a non-invasive, safe and painless therapeutic resource.

3 – Gain greater control over your life and endometriosis

Because it is a disease that is difficult to diagnose, which takes an average of 7 years to be successfully completed, many women have been living with severe pain for some time without significant relief. Most of them also had their symptoms devalued at least once in their lives.

Electrotherapy, which is the therapeutic application of electric current, is a technique that works to reduce pain and strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.

*With advisory information

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