International Journal of Women's Health Care(IJWHC)

PhD, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Case Report   
  Case Study: Impact of Pelvic Floor Muscle and Yoga Training on Improving Three Women Uterine Prolapse
  Author(s): Najwa Alfarra*
  
  Background: The incident of pelvic organ prolapses (POP) is 25% to greater than 90%. The symptoms of uterine prolapse can be extremely debilitating and impact patient’s quality of life [1]. This is a common problem in aging women. Main symptoms of POP are vaginal heaviness and discomfort, especially during sexual intercourse, in addition to urinary incontinence [2]. Physiotherapy is qualified as a conservative treatment to improve the tone and strength of the pelvic floor muscles through specific exercises and yoga techniques for the pelvic floor muscles to promote greater support for the pelvic viscera [3]. These techniques can improve the symptoms in mild and moderate cases and prevent the pelvic organs from slipping down further [4]. Aim of the Study: To explore the effectiveness of Yoga poses and Kegel exercises as a way of preventing and treating pelvic org.. Read More»
  

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