Fisioterapia Pélvica- Biofeedback

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17 Jan 202415:37

Summary

TLDRThis video focuses on biofeedback using electromyography in physical therapy, particularly for pelvic floor exercises. It explains how the biofeedback device visually and audibly tracks muscle activity, helping patients improve their muscular control. The session highlights the stages of muscle detection, amplification, and automatic response training. Biofeedback is especially useful in treating patients with incontinence or muscle dysfunction by providing real-time feedback. The video also covers practical aspects, such as using different sensors and devices to enhance muscle awareness and control, ultimately improving muscle relaxation and contraction.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Biofeedback electromyography (EMG) is a tool used in physiotherapy to help patients visualize and improve muscle control.
  • 🏥 It's often used for patients with muscle tension issues or when they need to learn new muscle responses, such as in cases of incontinence.
  • 🔍 The process involves three stages: detection and amplification of a function, interpretation of the signal, and automation of the learned response.
  • 📊 The device provides visual or auditory feedback, allowing the patient to see their muscle activity and adjust their actions accordingly.
  • 🤔 The goal is to modify physiological responses, such as muscle contractions, to improve muscle control and performance.
  • 🏋️‍♀️ Biofeedback can be used to promote voluntary control over pelvic floor muscles, which is beneficial for conditions like urinary incontinence.
  • 📉 The use of manometric biofeedback involves using a balloon to measure resistance, helping patients with muscle hyperactivity to improve relaxation.
  • 📈 The script describes practical sessions where patients are guided through contraction and relaxation exercises, with the therapist providing real-time feedback.
  • 🎮 Animated screens and games are used to make the therapy more engaging and motivational for the patient.
  • 👩‍⚕️ The therapist's role is crucial in guiding the patient, providing encouragement, and ensuring the correct execution of exercises.
  • 📝 The script also mentions the importance of patient assessment to determine the appropriateness of biofeedback and to tailor the therapy to individual needs.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic of the lecture?

    -The main topic of the lecture is biofeedback of electromyography and manometry, focusing on its application in physiotherapy.

  • What is biofeedback and how does it work?

    -Biofeedback is a technique that provides real-time information about what is happening in the body, such as muscle activity, which can be used to learn to control these bodily functions. It works by detecting and amplifying a function, producing a visual or auditory signal that the patient can use to modify their physiological response.

  • What is the purpose of using biofeedback in physiotherapy?

    -The purpose of using biofeedback in physiotherapy is to aid in the rehabilitation process by providing visual or auditory feedback of muscle activity, helping patients to learn and improve muscle control and function.

  • What are the steps involved in the biofeedback process?

    -The steps involved in the biofeedback process include detection and amplification of a function by the device, production of a visual or auditory signal, and then training the patient to modify the function shown by the signal.

  • How does electromyography (EMG) biofeedback work?

    -EMG biofeedback works by capturing the electrical activity of muscles. Electrodes are placed on the skin or within the body to monitor muscle activity, which is then translated into visual or auditory feedback for the patient.

  • What are the indications for using biofeedback in patients?

    -Indications for using biofeedback include conditions where there is muscle tension or an inversion of the perineal command, such as when a patient should contract but instead expels, or to improve muscle performance and resistance.

  • What is the role of the physiotherapist during biofeedback sessions?

    -The physiotherapist plays a crucial role in guiding the patient through the biofeedback process, providing real-time feedback, and helping the patient to understand and improve their muscle control.

  • How can biofeedback be used to improve muscle control in the pelvic floor?

    -Biofeedback can be used to improve muscle control in the pelvic floor by visualizing muscle contractions before any physical activity, thus helping patients to contract the pelvic floor muscles before exertion or at moments of urgency.

  • What is the significance of manometric biofeedback?

    -Manometric biofeedback is significant as it involves the use of a balloon or device that provides resistance, allowing the patient to work against this resistance to improve muscle strength and control, particularly useful for patients with weak pelvic floor muscles.

  • How can biofeedback be made more engaging for patients?

    -Biofeedback can be made more engaging by using animated screens, games, or other visual aids that motivate the patient to participate actively in the training process.

  • What are the objectives of biofeedback in treating patients with urinary incontinence?

    -The objectives of biofeedback in treating patients with urinary incontinence include promoting voluntary control over the pelvic floor muscles, normalizing muscle contraction, reducing the action of other muscle groups, and improving functional movements and muscle relaxation.

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BiofeedbackElectromyographyPhysical TherapyMuscle ControlRehabilitationPelvic FloorPatient CareMedical DevicesTherapeutic Exercises