Treatment of Scars and Dysfunctions of the Pelvic Floor in Postpartum

Treatment of Scarring and Dysfunction of the Pelvic Floor in Postpartum, Through Physical Therapy or by Medical Recommendations in Consultation

Recruitment of patients who have suffered third- and fourth-degree perineal tear during childbirth, and who have given birth at the Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla (Santander, Spain). They are distributed randomly in two groups an experimental group who apply techniques of physiotherapy and a control group, receiving medical treatment.

At the same time is recruited the same number of patients who have not suffered tear and whose birth has been instrumental, dividing into two groups, control and experimental. And the same number of patients who have given birth but have not suffered tear or instrumental delivery, divided also into control group and experimental.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have dysfunctions in the pelvic floor after childbirth
• Patients who have given birth at the Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla
• Patients who do not have any medical alteration that does not indicate the treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who do not have pelvic floor dysfunctions after childbirth
• Patients who have not given birth at the Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla
• Patients who have any medical changes that counter the treatment