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Journal Article
Systematic Review
The Role of Physical Therapy in Sexual Health in Men and Women: Evaluation and Treatment.
Sexual Medicine Reviews 2019 January
INTRODUCTION: Many conditions of pelvic and sexual dysfunction can be addressed successfully through pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) through various manual therapy techniques, neuromuscular reeducation, and behavioral modifications. The field of pelvic rehabilitation, including sexual health, continues to advance to modify these techniques according to a biopsychosocial model.
AIM: To provide an update on peer-reviewed literature on the role of PFPT in the evaluation and treatment of pelvic and sexual dysfunctions in men and women owing to the overactive and the underactive pelvic floor.
METHODS: A literature review to provide an update on the advances of a neuromusculoskeletal approach to PFPT evaluation and treatment.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The use and advancement of PFPT methods can help in successfully treating pelvic and sexual disorders.
RESULTS: PFPT for pelvic muscle overactivity and underactivity has been proven to be a successful option for pelvic and sexual dysfunction. Understanding the role of the organs, nerves, fascia, and musculoskeletal system in the abdomino-pelvic and lumbo-sacro-hip region and how pelvic floor physical therapists can effectively evaluate and treat pelvic and sexual health. It is important for the treating practitioner to know when to refer to PFPT.
CONCLUSION: Neuromusculoskeletal causes of pelvic floor disorders affect a substantial proportion of men, women, and children and PFPT is a successful and non-invasive option. Pelvic floor examination by healthcare practitioners is essential in identifying when to refer to PFPT. Use of a biopsychosocial model is important for the overall well-being of each patient. Further research is needed. Stein A, Sauder SK, Reale J. The role of physical therapy in sexual health in men and women: Evaluation and treatment. Sex Med Rev 2019;7:46-56.
AIM: To provide an update on peer-reviewed literature on the role of PFPT in the evaluation and treatment of pelvic and sexual dysfunctions in men and women owing to the overactive and the underactive pelvic floor.
METHODS: A literature review to provide an update on the advances of a neuromusculoskeletal approach to PFPT evaluation and treatment.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The use and advancement of PFPT methods can help in successfully treating pelvic and sexual disorders.
RESULTS: PFPT for pelvic muscle overactivity and underactivity has been proven to be a successful option for pelvic and sexual dysfunction. Understanding the role of the organs, nerves, fascia, and musculoskeletal system in the abdomino-pelvic and lumbo-sacro-hip region and how pelvic floor physical therapists can effectively evaluate and treat pelvic and sexual health. It is important for the treating practitioner to know when to refer to PFPT.
CONCLUSION: Neuromusculoskeletal causes of pelvic floor disorders affect a substantial proportion of men, women, and children and PFPT is a successful and non-invasive option. Pelvic floor examination by healthcare practitioners is essential in identifying when to refer to PFPT. Use of a biopsychosocial model is important for the overall well-being of each patient. Further research is needed. Stein A, Sauder SK, Reale J. The role of physical therapy in sexual health in men and women: Evaluation and treatment. Sex Med Rev 2019;7:46-56.
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