Physiotherapy in the postpartum problems

Abstract

Female after childbirth recovering at different rates, in theory, it is assumed that the confinement takes from 6 to 8 weeks. At this time maternal should return of the condition before pregnancy and childbirth. Sometimes that the return to full fitness is difficult, because of the problems typical for the postpartum. This article presents physiotherapeutic methods are effective in treating: diastasis of the rectus muscle of abdomen, stretch marks, difficult  healing scars after a cesarean section, lactating problems, incontinence. Appropriate treatment results prevention of these symptoms, although if they appear, it helps to fight them down. Kinesitherapy and physical therapy are used in the treatment. Also can be used massage and kinesiotaping.