Guia fisioterapêutico de anatomia e exercícios para o assoalho pélvico

Abstract

Introduction: The pelvic floor plays a key role in supporting and functioning all the structures contained therein. The deficit of muscle strength or incoordination of the AP gave rise to dysfunctions such as urinary and fecal incontinence, genital prolapses and sexual dysfunctions. In the treatment, TMAP is performed, which is the performance of exercises with emphasis on the intended contraction of the muscles. Objective: The objective of this study was to build a material as a guide to serve as a support for women who already do physical therapy and who want to perform exercises at home. Methods: The elaboration of the work was divided into four stages, the 1st stage was the selection of articles referring to the anatomy and exercises for the AP, the 2nd stage was the selection of anatomical images of the pelvic and genital region, the 3rd was the description and photo session of the chosen exercises, the 4th stage was construction of the guide. Results: Through the elaborated material, some exercises aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor were demonstrated, such as the basic exercise, bridge exercises, variations of the tiptoe bridge, bridge with hip abduction, cat exercise on support frame, push-ups hip with lying knee, hip abduction exercise in lateral decubitus. Conclusion: This article and the guide served as support for women who undergo pelvic physiotherapy and who wish to continue strengthening the pelvic floor at home and prevent its dysfunctions, in addition to knowing a little more about the anatomy of the pelvis and female genitalia.