Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) can be used for both prevention and treatment.

Scientific evidence reports that we can find different benefits in the use of PFMT depending on the period in which it is applied. If it is used prenatally, i.e. as prevention of possible pelvic floor disorders, statistically significant results are obtained in pregnancy. This is not the case in the post-partum period. The effect of this prevention is not maintained in any of the postpartum periods (early, mid and late). In some cases, persistence has been observed until the mid postpartum period, but with a certain EMSP sufficient to strengthen this musculature.

Regarding the use of PFMT as a treatment, there was insufficient evidence to claim a statistically significant effect on the mean postpartum period. However, it is observed that PMSC offers better outcomes than no treatment or usual care. However, these effects do not persist into the late postpartum period.

Therefore, it can be said that the use of PMSCT as prevention is effective, however, as treatment, it does not offer long-term results. Therefore, it is recommended to start EMSP before or during pregnancy as a method of prevention of possible pelvic floor disorders.

Gloria González Medina

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