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Physical Therapy in the Management of Pelvic Floor Muscles Hypertonia in a Woman with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Joint Authors
Ribeiro, Aline Moreira
Ferreira, Cristine Homsi Jorge
Cristine Lemes Mateus-Vasconcelos, Elaine
Moroni, Rafael Mendes
Brito, Luciane Maria Oliveira
Brito, Luiz Gustavo Oliveira
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pelvic floor (PF) hypertonic disorders are a group of conditions that present with muscular hypertonia or spasticity, resulting in a diminished capacity to isolate, contract, and relax the PF.
Their presentation includes voiding and sexual dysfunctions, pelvic pain, and constipation.
Various factors are associated, such as complicated vaginal birth, muscular injury, scar tissue formation, and neuropathies.
Study Design.
The case of a single patient will be presented, together with the management strategies employed.
Case Description.
A woman with hereditary spastic paraparesis and a history of muscle spasticity and urinary and fecal complaints since childhood.
She presented to this institution seeking treatment for pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, constipation, and micturition problems.
A physical therapy protocol was developed, with the trial of several treatment modalities.
Outcome.
After some failed attempts, perineal and pelvic floor stretching proved to be very efficacious therapies for this patient’s complaint, leading to improved pain during intercourse, constipation, pelvic pain, and urinary stream.
Discussion.
PF spasticity can lead to severe disability and interfere with daily basic functions, such as micturition and evacuation.
Physical therapy plays an essential role in the management of these patients and can lead to significant improvement in quality of life.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ribeiro, Aline Moreira& Ferreira, Cristine Homsi Jorge& Cristine Lemes Mateus-Vasconcelos, Elaine& Moroni, Rafael Mendes& Brito, Luciane Maria Oliveira& Brito, Luiz Gustavo Oliveira. 2014. Physical Therapy in the Management of Pelvic Floor Muscles Hypertonia in a Woman with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ribeiro, Aline Moreira…[et al.]. Physical Therapy in the Management of Pelvic Floor Muscles Hypertonia in a Woman with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017328
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ribeiro, Aline Moreira& Ferreira, Cristine Homsi Jorge& Cristine Lemes Mateus-Vasconcelos, Elaine& Moroni, Rafael Mendes& Brito, Luciane Maria Oliveira& Brito, Luiz Gustavo Oliveira. Physical Therapy in the Management of Pelvic Floor Muscles Hypertonia in a Woman with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017328
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017328