The role of physiotherapy in pregnancy and after birth?
Physiotherapy also has a role in the field of gynecology and obstetrics, not only during pregnancy or after childbirth. A sedentary lifestyle, lack of movement, and frequent inflammations in the pelvic area lead to disorders in the muscles and joints of the pelvis.
The difficulties with these problems are that they don't manifest as a limitation of range of motion or classic muscle pain. On the other hand, the manifestations are internal: the impossibility of pregnancy, painful menstruation or sexual intercourse, defecation or micturition disorders, flatulence, etc.
Together with the level of intimacy in the area and the shyness to talk about such difficulties, it is common for the problem to be long unresolved, but at the same time very limiting. Patients often confide in a physical therapist, with whom they can develop a more intimate relationship thanks to the time they spend with them compared to doctors.
