Effectiveness of Physiotherapy on Postcesarean Pain and Functional Activities
Effectiveness of Physiotherapy on Postcesarean Pain and Functional Activities
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of physiotherapy applications in early
 postcesarean problems.
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of physiotherapy applications in early
 postcesarean problems which make difficulties in functional activities, and includes a
 physiotherapy intervention group and a control group. Physical characteristics, obstetrical
 and surgical histories, and systemic problems, back pain, low back pain, headache,
 urinary/fecal incontinence problems and bowel habit of the subjects both in pregnancy and
 postpartum periods are recorded. First ambulation time after cesarean, presence of syncope,
 related vital signs, onset time of bowel peristalsis and defecation are also recorded.
 Intensities of incisional pain and difficulty in performing functional activities are
 evaluated by daily 0-10 cm visual analogue scales (VASs). Also, intensities of back pain, low
 back pain, headache, bloated feeling of the abdomen, and fatigue are also evaluated by daily
 VASs. Physiotherapy program included breathing exercises, active joint movements of the lower
 limbs, posture exercises, connective tissue manipulation and transcutaneous electrical nerve
 stimulation.
Inclusion Criteria:

 cesarean section giving birth to single baby having cesarean under general anesthesia

 Exclusion Criteria:

 giving birth to multiple babies being followed in intensive care unit after cesarean
 because of complications