Physiotherapeutic Approaches to Treat Anal Incontinence in Women after Obstetric Trauma

Abstract Introduction Anal incontinence is defined as the loss of voluntary control of fecal matter or gases with a recurrence period longer than 3 months in individuals aged ≥ 4 years; it has a female predominance. Among the treatment modalities is pelvic physiotherapy, the second line of treatment, which promotes the reeducation, coordination, and strengthening of the muscles of the pelvic floor to enable patients to return to their regular activities of daily living. Objective To perform a systematic review on the physiotherapeutic treatments used in women between the ages of 18 and 6...

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