Prevalencia de las disfunciones de la musculatura del piso pélvico, factores asociados y tratamiento fisioterapéutico.

Abstract

Introduction: Pelvic floor dysfunctions, primarily affecting women, encompass issues in the bladder, rectum, and uterus due to injuries in muscles, ligaments, and fascias. These problems may arise from factors such as childbirth, aging, and tension, potentially leading to various disorders related to pelvic connective tissues. Objective: To determine the prevalence of pelvic floor muscle dysfunctions, associated factors, and physiotherapeutic treatment among patients attending the University Hospital during the period 2019-2023. Methodology: This study is descriptive, observational, retrospective, crosssectional, with a quantitative approach. The patient population universe was 9170; however, after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, it was reduced to a sample of 659 patients. Results: The findings indicated a high prevalence of pelvic floor muscle dysfunctions among women aged 45 to 55 years. Urinary incontinence (32.55%) was found to be the most common dysfunction. Risk factors such as urinary infections (71.01%) and constipation (62.52%) showed significant incidence. Conclusions: Temporal trends in the prevalence of risk factors were identified, and the various dysfunctions mentioned in this investigative work reflect a high prevalence rate.