COMMENTARY Postpartum physiotherapy: a commentary on evidence- based guidance and current practice, including a survey of International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health delegates

Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 11-15

Abstract

Historically, one of the primary roles of pelvic and women’s health physiotherapists has been to provide women with advice and treatment during the childbearing year. This commentary looks at information on current postpartum physiotherapy practice that was gathered through an international survey, and considers the findings alongside current evidence and guidelines.

Keywords: pelvic floor, physiotherapy, postpartum.