Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation in OBS& Gynecological conditions

Paper Code: 
MPT WH205
Credits: 
12
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

·  To gain knowledge of early pregnancy complications.

  • To provide antenatal and post natal physiotherapy  
Unit I: 
Antenatal Period unit
  1. Antenatal care
  2. Antenatal education
  3. Pre conceptual care
  4. Diet and weight gain
  5. Planning and leading labor and parent craft classes
  6. Antenatal complications
  7. High risk pregnancy
  8. Urinary dysfunction during pregnancy
  9. Adaptation of mother following musculoskeletal changes during pregnancy.

 

 

  1. Antenatal classes, Aerobic and Anaerobic training,Swiss ball in Pregnancy, Weight training in Pregnancy.
  2. Electrotherapy modalities in obstetrics & Gynaecological conditions, Bio feed back.
  3. Physiotherapy in labour, Relaxation Techniques, Perineal massage.
  4. Episiotomy and its PT management.
  5. Vaginal cones, Perineometer, Bladder training.

 

 

  1. Role of physiotherapy in healthy pregnancy, Exercises during different trimesters of pregnancy and its significance
  2. Lymphoedema and physiotherapy management.
  3. Labour: Stages and mechanism of labour, Complication in labour, Types of assisted deliveries, Caesarean section, High – risk Pregnancies,Various modalities & techniques for reducing labour pain.
  4. Changes after delivery & role of post natal exercises
  5. Psychological and emotional changes with the demands of new born (Maternity blues, post natal depression etc.). Conditioning exercises, Breathing exercises, Maintenance of posture during pregnancy and breast feeding.
  6. Management of common problem in Antenatal period: Physiotherapy management of oedema in Pregnancy & Gestational Varicosity, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and High risk Pregnancy.

 

  1. Assessment of pelvic floor muscles and exercises, internal evaluation of PFM (Pelvic Floor Muscles) Grading, indication and contraindication. MMT, Perinometer.
  2. Adolescent and the musculoskeletal system. Diet and Exercise for the adolescent.

 

 

  1. Physiotherapy rehabilitation in Gynaecological infections, Pelvic inflammatory diseases, Diseases of the vulva, Diseases of the vagina.
  2. Physiotherapy rehabilitation in Conditions of the ovary: Cyst and new growth in reproductive system, Endometriosis, Polycystic ovarian syndrome. (PCOS)
  3. Physiotherapy rehabilitation in Chronic pelvic pain, Infertility, Menstrual abnormalities/ Conditions of menstruation, Contraception and family planning
  4. Physiotherapy rehabilitation in Urogynaecology; Diseases of the urinary system – Urinary dysfunction, Bowel and anorectal function and dysfunction.
  5. Physiotherapy rehabilitation in Conditions and diseases of uterus (prolapse, displacement, fibromyomas)
  6. Physiotherapy rehabilitation in Gynaecological surgeries, Puerperal sterilization, Abortion and its types.

 

 

References: 

1.Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Margaret Polden Jill Mantle- Jaypee

2.Textbook of Physiotherapy for Obstetric and Gynecological Conditions: Madhuri – Jaypee

3. Role Of Physiotherapist In Obstetric And Gynecological Conditions : Changela Purvi K - Jay Pee

4. Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2nd Edition; Jill Mantle Jeanette

5. Haslam Sue Barton- Butterworth-Heinemann

6. Text book of Obstetrics – D.C.Dutta

7. Obstetrics by ten teachers – Stuart Campbell

8. Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Lawrence Impey

9. Shaw’s text book of Gynaecology – V.G. Padubidri

10 Novak’s Gynaecology – Johnathan.S.Berek

      11   Women’s Health: A Textbook for physiotherapists- Ruth Sapsford

 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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