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The Role of Physiotherapy and Osteopathy in Gynecology and Obstetrics

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Women's Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2023) | Viewed by 11032

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Małgorzata Wójcik

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Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poznań University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznan, Poland
Interests: physiotherapy; osteopathy; gynecology; obstetrics
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Dr. Grażyna Jarza̧bek-Bielecka

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Department of Perinatology and Gynaecology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
Interests: gynecology; obstetrics; sexual health
Dr. Katarzyna Plagens-Rotman

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Institute of Health Sciences, Hipolit Cegielski State University of Applied Sciences, 62-200 Gniezno, Poland
Interests: gynecology; obstetrics; sexual health

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues, 

Physiotherapy and osteopathy are rapidly growing interdisciplinary sciences. The currently promoted healthy lifestyle is instigating a search for effective and noninvasive ways to regain and improve health. In the field of gynecology and obstetrics, the use of physiotherapy and osteopathy is gaining in popularity as a supportive and alternative treatment. The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight the benefits and emphasise the importance of physiotherapy and osteopathy in gynecology and obstetrics to improve women's health. The Special Issue can also serve as a forum to share your own experiences and challenges in developing strategies to bring physiotherapy and osteopathy closer to patients in healthcare systems.

We are convinced that this Special Issue, supported by renowned academics, will have a significant impact on both the scientific community and the practitioners of physiotherapy and osteopathy. Together, we can take a major step forward in helping to promote high standards of physiotherapy and osteopathy worldwide.

Dr. Małgorzata Ẃojcik
Dr. Grażyna Jarza̧bek-Bielecka
Dr. Katarzyna Plagens-Rotman
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • women’s health
  • gynecology
  • obstetrics
  • physiotherapy
  • osteopathy

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Effect of Lumbar Spine Mobility and Postural Alignment on Menstrual Pain in Young Women
by Katarzyna Walicka-Cupryś, Agnieszka Renata Pelc, Mirosław Pasierb, Sylwia Płonka, Agnieszka Pal and Nikola Rosowska
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(15), 6458; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20156458 - 27 Jul 2023
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(1) Background: Studies indicate that 45 to 95% of women suffer from painful periods. Despite frequent incidence, the problem is still underestimated. Menstruation-related ailments often correlate with high absenteeism at school and work, as well as limitation of social and scientific activity. The [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Studies indicate that 45 to 95% of women suffer from painful periods. Despite frequent incidence, the problem is still underestimated. Menstruation-related ailments often correlate with high absenteeism at school and work, as well as limitation of social and scientific activity. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the size of the curvature, the mobility of the spine in the sagittal plane, and menstrual pain in young women. (2) Methods: The analysis included 224 women aged 18–26, mean of 21.56 ± 1.95, studying at the College of Medical Sciences of the University of Rzeszów. For this purpose, the measurement of the anterior–posterior curvature of the spine with a gravitational inclinometer, the Schober test and the authors’ questionnaire related to menstruation were used. (3) Results: The data analysis demonstrated a significant difference between the group with menstrual pain (MP) and the control group without pain (CG), where the angle of the lumbar sacral transition (p = 0.034), thoracolumbar transition (p = 0.044) and lumbar lordosis (p = 0.006) were statistically significantly lower in MP compared to CG. There were no significant differences in the measurement of the so-called smartphone hump and between the mobility of the lumbar spine and menstrual pain in any of the groups. (4) Conclusions: Women with menstrual pain are characterized by reduced lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis, while sagittal mobility of the spine does not affect pain. Full article
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Physiotherapy Management in Endometriosis
by Małgorzata Wójcik, Renata Szczepaniak and Katarzyna Placek
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(23), 16148; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192316148 - 2 Dec 2022
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Endometriosis is a disease whose underlying cause is the growth of the endometrium outside the uterine cavity. The disease is characterised by unpleasant pain in the pelvic region, irrespective of the phase of the woman’s cycle. Physiotherapy in its various forms can be [...] Read more.
Endometriosis is a disease whose underlying cause is the growth of the endometrium outside the uterine cavity. The disease is characterised by unpleasant pain in the pelvic region, irrespective of the phase of the woman’s cycle. Physiotherapy in its various forms can be an excellent complement to the gynaecological treatment of endometriosis, by virtue of reducing inflammation, alleviating pain and thus significantly improving women’s quality of life. Physiotherapy in endometriosis should include kinesiotherapy, manual therapy including visceral therapy, physical therapy, spa treatment including balneotherapy, and hydrotherapy. The aim of this study is to present the use of physiotherapy as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of endometriosis. A review of the available literature in the Medline, PubMed and Google Scholar databases was performed without being limited by the time frame of available publications on the forms of physiotherapy used in the treatment of endometriosis. Full article
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