Pelvic floor muscles support our pelvic organs. The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel (intestines) in men, and bladder, bowel and uterus in women. In both men and women, the pelvic floor muscles play an important role in bladder- bowel control, well being and sexual function. It is thus vital to keep your pelvic floor muscles strong.
Dr. Sunetra Bafna (Trained at Harvard, Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, USA) is our Pelvic floor therapist and Rehab incharge. She is the leading and highly trained pelvic floor therapist in Pune city with an international reputation.
How do you know you have pelvic floor dysfunction?
Accidental leakage of urine during exercise, laughing, coughing, or sneezing. (Stress incontinence)
Rushing to the toilet in a hurry or not making it there in time. (Urge incontinence)
A strong desire or urge to frequently or quickly go to the toilet
Finding it difficult to empty your bladder or bowel
Severe constipation
Prolapse of the uterus (in females) - a feeling of something coming out from the vagina
Lower abdominal pain
Perineal heaviness & Pain
What is Pelvic floor rehabilitation?
Pelvic floor rehabilitation (PFR) is a multidisciplinary program that involves muscle retraining, biofeedback, and electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor. Pelvic floor rehabilitation improves the strength and functioning of the pelvic floor muscles. Our Pelvic floor rehabilitation therapist is a highly trained and expert physical therapist who provides a structured program for reconditioning these muscles. We individualise each treatment to provide maximum benefit to the patient to improve the quality of life.
What are the benefits of pelvic floor rehabilitation?
Helps control bladder and bowel function
Reduces the risk of prolapse associated with weak pelvic floor musculature. (‘Sagging’ of internal organs)
Improved recovery after Urosurgery.
Improved recovery after Abdominal or Gynaecological surgery
Faster recovery from childbirth and surgery.
Improved sexual function