Physiotherapy in Obstetrics & Gynaecology By mohd. Javed mpt(ortho)-1st yr. Apollo college, durg c. G

Ankle pumping activities &early ambulation to prevent venous stasis.

Pelvic floor ex. Kegals ex. &pelvic tilting ex.

Abdominal ex. Should be progressed more slowly.

Deep diaphragmatic breathing

Women should wait at least 6 to 8 wk before resuming vigrous ex.

• 2. COUGHING & HUFFING

• huffing is a forceful outward breath using the diaphragm rather then abdominal to push air out of lungs.

• The abdominals are pulled up &in rather then pushed out causing decreased abdominal pressure & less strain on the incision.

• Support the incision with pillows or hands during cuffing or huffing.& say “HA” forcefully while pulling in abdominal muscle.

• 3. EX TO RELIEVE INTESTINAL GES PAINS

• Abd. Massage or kneading while lying on the left side.

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