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Case report: Physiotherapy strategies for a woman with symphysis pubis diastasis occurring during labour.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22265390     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This case report demonstrates a therapeutic exercise program as a noninvasive functional treatment for symphysis pubis diastasis (SPD) and reports its results. A 32-year-old primigravida with SPD during labour received a specific functional exercise program, which consisted of abdominal stabilization and strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles, hip adductors, and extensors; training for bed mobility; and walking training with suitable aids. The program was performed for 1-hour per session, twice a day, for 2 weeks. Before the intervention, the patient was totally dependent on others for performing her daily activities owing to severe pain in the pelvic region. After the 2-week intervention, however, the interpubic distance was reduced by 36% (from 22mm to 14mm), and pain and functional disability were remarkably improved. Moreover, the patient could walk independently for 30m with a pelvic corset. Our results suggest that a systematically designed functional rehabilitation program may be beneficial in the functional recovery of patients suffering from SPD related to pregnancy.
Authors:
Jae-Hun Shim; Duck-Won Oh
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2011-04-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  Physiotherapy     Volume:  98     ISSN:  1873-1465     ISO Abbreviation:  Physiotherapy     Publication Date:  2012 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-01-23     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401223     Medline TA:  Physiotherapy     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  89-91     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Physical therapy, Division of Health Science, Baekseok University, Cheonan City, Republic of Korea.
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