Which symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction does physiotherapy improve after an OASI?

Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI) is associated with significant morbidity in the form of pelvic floor dysfunction, both in the immediate period of healing and long term. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of urinary, anorectal and sexual symptoms arising from OASI within 6 weeks after delivery at their first physiotherapy appointment (immediate postnatal) and 3-6 months after delivery following completion of physiotherapy (intermediate postnatal). Symptom prevalence were compared between the two time periods and the impact of pelvic floor physiotherapy analysed to determine any changes in symptomology.

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - July 27, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Gabrielle Blades, Charlotte Simms, Holly Vickers, Victoria Kershaw, Swati Jha Tags: Full length article Source Type: research