Postnatal recovery and physiotherapy : A guide for recovering from childbirth
Ojala, Anniina; Perämäki, Sofia (2020)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202102041953
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202102041953
Tiivistelmä
The purpose of this thesis was to offer current information concerning the postnatal recovery process and physiotherapy, and essential knowledge about the anatomy of the female pelvis.
This thesis process included gathering of the evidence-based information from recent years concerning postnatal recovery and physiotherapy. Information was found from various medical and academic sources: scientific articles, books, and websites from official authorities.
The objective of this thesis was to produce a printable guidebook for the client, Women’s
wellness center Olennainen in Pori. The guide was made based on the theoretical knowledge presented in the thesis.
According to the literature research made, it can be said the demand and need for postnatal physiotherapy is acute, and there is a necessity for future research and studies of this topic. Furthermore, it would be vital to pay more attention to the physiotherapy of the pelvic floor already during the physiotherapy studies.
Further studies concerning prevention of postnatal disorders and advancement of postnatal recovery are needed. Now the majority of the resources and emphasis seem to be placed on intrapartum and antenatal care.
This thesis process included gathering of the evidence-based information from recent years concerning postnatal recovery and physiotherapy. Information was found from various medical and academic sources: scientific articles, books, and websites from official authorities.
The objective of this thesis was to produce a printable guidebook for the client, Women’s
wellness center Olennainen in Pori. The guide was made based on the theoretical knowledge presented in the thesis.
According to the literature research made, it can be said the demand and need for postnatal physiotherapy is acute, and there is a necessity for future research and studies of this topic. Furthermore, it would be vital to pay more attention to the physiotherapy of the pelvic floor already during the physiotherapy studies.
Further studies concerning prevention of postnatal disorders and advancement of postnatal recovery are needed. Now the majority of the resources and emphasis seem to be placed on intrapartum and antenatal care.