Development & Validation of Pregnancy Specific Pelvic Floor Rehab Protocol

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Mar 9, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The review of existing literature undergoes the critical need for a pregnancy-specific pelvic floor rehab protocol to address the unique physiological and functional changes experienced during and after pregnancy. While current pelvic floor rehab approaches provide valuable insights, they often lack specific adaptations for the pregnant population, In First Phase of Study the protocol will be developed .The protocol will focus on preventing and managing pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain, which are common during pregnancy. Th...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • diagnosed pelvic floor dysfunction. Female participants experience pelvic floor symptoms such as incontinence, pelvic pain, or prolapse.
• • No previous participation in a structured pelvic floor rehabilitation program within the last six months
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant during the study period.
• • Patients with neurological disorders affecting pelvic floor function (e.g., multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
• • Individuals with severe psychiatric conditions that might interfere with participation.
• • Recent pelvic surgery within the last three months.
• • Any contraindications to physical therapy or specific exercises included in the rehab program.