Rehabilitation of the pelvic floor in pediatrics
Kinesiology pediatric is a specialty focused on the treatment and rehabilitation of the pelvic floor in children and adolescents. This area of physiotherapy focuses on diagnosing and treating problems related to the pelvic floor, a structure crucial that sustains organs such as the bladder, the rectum and the uterus in girls.
Some of the common conditions that may require pelvic floor rehabilitation in children are:
- Incontinence urinary: Pérdida involuntaria de orina, tanto durante el día como en la noche, que puede deberse a diversos factores como debilidad muscular o disfunciones nerviosas.
- Bedwetting: Also known as “incontinence night”, refers to the inability to control urination during sleep in an age in which the child is expected to be able to do so.
- Encopresis: Involuntary loss of feces, usually associated with chronic constipation and difficulty to evacuate properly.
- Constipation and constipation
- Pelvic floor dysfunction related to neurologic problems, such as cerebral palsy, or other conditions that affect the control of the muscles.
- Chronic pelvic pain: Discomfort or pain in the pelvic region that can affect the quality of life of the child.
The objective of the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor pediatric is to improve the function of the pelvic floor muscles and treat specific conditions that can affect children. The treatment may include specific exercises to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor, techniques biofeedback to improve the awareness and control of these muscles, and other specific interventions according to the needs of each child.
It is important to note that the pelvic floor rehabilitation pediatric is carried out by health professionals specialized in physical therapy pediatric, those who have knowledge and experience in the management of these conditions in children and adolescents.
