1Principal Physiotherapist, Obst. & Gyneacology Dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State
2Asst Director, Physiotherapy, Obst. & Gyneacology Dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State
3Chief Physiotherapist, Obst. & Gyneacology Dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State
4Chief Consultant, Obst. & Gyneacology Dept, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State
*Corresponding author: Gabriel O AYENI, Principal Physiotherapist, Dept. of Physiotherapy, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria. E-mail: ayenco_2@yahoo.com, Contact No.: +234 835441807
Online published on 19 June, 2015.
Peripartum Diastasis Symphysis Pubis, DSP is a recognized and rare complication of pregnancy. The aim of this report was to present for clinical use findings following the use of TENS in peripartum DSP management.
Two women who had peripartum DSP and managed were reported. Both of them had conservative management. One of them received TENS in addition to other conservative therapies. Patient's pain level and 5-metred distance walking time were measure. Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics.
The result showed significant post-treatment pain and 5-metred distance walking time (5-MWt) reduction and subsequent reduction of pre-treatment perceived pain and 5-MWt for the patient who received TENS in addition to other therapies compared to the other patient (p<0.05).
The findings from this report showed that TENS could facilitate reduction in peripartum DSP pain significantly and recovery of ambulation.
Diastasis Symphysis Pubis, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Pain, 5-Metre Distance Walk Test, Women's Health
