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Physical Exercise and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: A Vital Tool in Mitigating Pelvic Floor Dysfunction During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Author(s): Roxane Van Hauwaert (Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve, Faro, Portugal), Ana Tomé (University of Algarve, Portugal), Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida (University of Algarve, Portugal), Fernanda Vilela (Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve, Faro, Portugal), Ana Luísa Coutinho (Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve, Faro, Portugal), Daniela Alpoim (Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve, Faro, Portugal), Rita Sofia Fernandes de Jesus (Unidade local de Saúde do Algarve, Faro, Portugal)and Ema Virga (Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve, Portimão, Portugal)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 34
Source title:
Global Innovations in Physical Education and Health
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Manuel B. Garcia (FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3952-7.ch007
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Abstract
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) significantly impacts women's quality of life (QoL), affecting social, professional, and mental well-being. Pregnancy and childbirth, particularly vaginal delivery, are major risk factors for PFD. This chapter reviews pelvic floor anatomy, function and changes during pregnancy and childbirth. It explores the prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of PFD, emphasizing conservative treatments like physical exercise and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). PFMT strengthens pelvic floor muscles, improves muscle tone, and enhances neuromuscular control, effectively preventing and treating PFD. Regular physical exercise during pregnancy without complications maintains physical and cardiorespiratory functions and reduces sedentary lifestyle-related risks. Therefore, PFMT and regular physical exercise are essential for preventing and managing PFD during pregnancy and postpartum. Moreover, education on pelvic floor health for healthcare providers and women is essential to promote lifelong adherence to physical exercise and improve women's QoL.
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