Early and Long-Term Effects of Comprehensive Pelvic Physiotherapy on Autonomic Disorders in Parkinson's Disease: A case report

Authors : Betül Çınar, Abdullah İlktaç

Pages : 145-150

Doi:10.57224/jhpr.1393977

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Publication Date : 2024-06-27

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :AIM: Parkinson\'s disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by both motor and non-motor symptoms. Pelvic floor dysfunction due to autonomic disorders are common in this population. The purpose of this case report is to assess the early and long-term effects of comprehensive pelvic physiotherapy on autonomic dysfunction in a woman with Parkinson\'s disease. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Bladder diary, Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20, Overactive Bladder Questionnaire, Incontinence Severity Index, Incontinence Impact Questionnaire- short form, and PERFECT scheme were evaluated at baseline, immediately after the 12-week comprehensive pelvic physiotherapy program, and after 1-year follow-up. RESULTS: Improvements were detected in all parameters in the short term and maintained in the long term. CONCLUSION: We think that a comprehensive pelvic physiotherapy program is an effective method that can non-invasively improve the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction and quality of life seen in Parkinson\'s disease.
Keywords : anal inkontinans, aşırı aktif mesane, mesane günlüğü, pelvik taban disfonksiyonu, pelvik taban kas eğitimi