Pelvic and Obstetric Physiotherapy Flashcards

1
Q

What MSK problems in pregnancy are addressed by physiotherapists?

A
  • back pain

- pelvic girdle pain (SI joint pain and pubic symphysis)

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2
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HOw long does it take for most females to present with incontinence problems to the GP?

A
  • average = 7 years
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3
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Why do prolapse patients normally present quicker?

A
  • present quicker as they assume that the lump = “cancer”
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4
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During what screening test can prolapse be picked up?

A

smear test

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5
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How long do new referral appointments for incontinence or prolapse last?

A

1 hour

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6
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What must you remember to ask about in a new referral presentation?

A
  • “near misses” (almost incontinent before reaching toilet)
  • constipation (prevent straining)
  • What bothers patient most and what do they want to achieve
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7
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What conditions are considered pelvic floor dysfunction?

A
  • Incontinence of bladder/bowel
  • Difficulty with bowel emptying
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Vulvodynia or other male/female pelvic pain
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8
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Why may patients suffer from faecal incontinence with a Bristol Stool rating of 7?

A
  • if faecal matter is liquid, this cannot be held in by anal sphincter
  • stool modification can be used to fix this
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9
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What is meant by stool modification?

A
  • Bulking agents (Fybogel) - attracts water to stool and makes them easier to pass?
  • Loperamide if high Bristol Stool chart rating
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10
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Why do many women with stress incontinence often being to tolerate less fluid in their bladder?

A
  • women begin to go to the bathroom “just in case”

=> have less in their bladder when they know?

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11
Q

HOw many episodes of nocturia are normal if a patient is over the age of 60 versus over the age of 80?

A

> 60 y - 1 episode nocturia

>80 y - 2 episodes nocturia

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12
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What components are measured in a bladder diary?

A
  • frequency
  • volume
  • episodes of nocturia
  • total fluid intake
  • number of pads used
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13
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What other investigations should be carried out in relation to incontinence?

A
  • Urinalysis (for haematuria)
  • Post void residual (may be due to kink in urethra)
  • Perineal skin examination (may be irritated by incontinence)
  • Assess for evidence of prolapse whilst patient is standing (aided by gravity)
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14
Q

Why is nocturia a risk in the elderly?

A
  • getting up during the night to go to the loo causes many elderly patients to fall
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15
Q

What lifestyle measures can physiotherapists advise to help with pelvic floor dysfunction?

A
  • BMI
  • Avoid constipation
  • Smoking cessation
  • Avoid heavy lifting
  • Caffeine reduction
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16
Q

What physiotherapy techniques are used to prevent bladder symptoms?

A

Bladder training
Voiding/ double voiding techniques
Pelvic floor exercises
Education on constipation (bulking agents)

17
Q

What physiotherapy techniques are used to prevent bowel symptoms?

A
  • Pelvic floor exercises
  • Education on anorectal angle (use of footstool)
  • Urge : holding on programme (especially in mothers who have experienced perineal tears
18
Q

What methods of OTC biofeedback are recommended?

A

Pelvic muscle stimulators can be lent out to women

but OTC products often dont work

19
Q

HOw do core stability exercises help women with incontinence, and what can be used?

A
  • deep abdominal muscles sometimes thought to help with pelvic floor
  • easier to explain how to correctly tense muscle this way
  • Lumbo-pelvic
  • Pilates
  • Gym ball
20
Q

How are women who have had a forceps delivery or have sustained a 3rd or 4th degree tear during childbirth normally followed up?

A
  • one-to-one contact
  • exercise technique is discussed
  • especially if anal sphincter is involved in care
21
Q

Women are encouraged to do Pelvic Floor excersises throughout pregnancy and after giving birth. TRUE/FALSE?

A

TRUE

22
Q

How are women with 1st/2nd degree tears managed after childbirth?

A
  • spinal anaesthetic given to relax sphincter
  • sutured back together
  • given laxatives and antibiotics for healing process to occur
  • usually do not require much follow up after this