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Delivery by caesarean section and possibilities of influencing physiotherapy
Delivery by caesarean section and possibilities of influencing physiotherapy

Author(s): Ján Mašán, Jana Stanová, Eva Ďurinová, Michaela Šimonová, Jana Juricová
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Health and medicine and law, Demography and human biology
Published by: SAMOSATO, s. r. o., Bratislava, Slovensko - MAUREA, s. r. o., Plzeň, Česká republika
Keywords: Birth by caesarean section; Postpartum physiotherapy; Diastasis of the musculi recti abdominis; Deep stabilization system; Soreness after the c section; Postpartum physical activity;

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: The objective of the thesis was to determine the effect of physiotherapy after cesarean delivery. Our research topic is focused mainly on postpartum diastasis of musculi recti abdominis and the possibility of affecting postpartum pains after section through kinesiotherapy. Aims: This is a prospective clinical study, where the studied group consists of two groups of women after giving birth via c section. Material and method: The first group undergone a physiotherapy and the second group exercised as instructed in the home environment. It is dedicated to information on prevention and current treatment procedures for diastasis m. rectus abdominis and the function of the correct activity of the deep stabilization system related to the impact on the reduction of diastasis m. RA. Results: We also investigated the effect of physiotherapy on reducing pain after c section and increasing physical activity after cesarean delivery, compared in a group of patients under the guidance of a physiotherapist versus a group exercising independently at home. Conclusion: In the end, we evaluate our findings and recommend suitable exercises.

  • Issue Year: 18/2023
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 93-99
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English