Pelvic Floor Evaluation for Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Description

Pelvic Floor Evaluation for Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Abstract

Demonstration of the stages of a perineal, vaginal and anal physiotherapy examination on women with urinary incontinence.

Objectives

Present the steps of a pelvic floor evaluation for pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Table of contents

• Pelvic floor evaluation
  • Preparation
  • Perineal assessment
  • Vaginal assessment
  • Anal assessment
• Preparing for the evaluation
  • Supplies
  • Informed consent
  • Infection control
  • Communication
  • Welcome
• Perineal assessment
  • Observation
  • Sensation testing
  • Neurological assessment
  • Stress tests
• Vaginal assessment
  • Finger insertion
  • Tone
  • Pain
  • Contractility
  • Prolapse assessment (demonstrated with the patient)
• Anal assessment
  • Sensation
  • Tone
  • Contractility / relaxation
  • Prolapsus
  • Coccyx

For who?

Physiotherapists, nurses, doctors and other clinicians capable of performing internal examinations on incontinent women.

Additional information

Also available in French.