Role of Physical Therapy in Cystocele Repair and Diagnosis by Radiography in Tobruk, Libya

Abstract

Cystocele a medical condition that occurs in women more than men due to pregnancy and muscle weakness in women, as the bladder begins to tilt backwards and press on the front wall of the vagina. In this study, we investigate the possibility of repairing a cystocele with physical therapy without resorting to surgery. A 75-year-old case was found in a private medical clinic in the city of Tobruk suffering from cystocele grade II. She was diagnosed with ultrasound and was referred to the surgeon. The patient was referred to physical therapy to try cystocele repair before surgical intervention, where a physical therapy program was conducted for the patient for a month. The patient was followed up with her doctor after physical therapy, he found that the condition had completely recovered and no longer required surgical intervention. We conclude from this study that physical therapy can help recover such cases without the need for surgical intervention. The role of physiotherapy is important for daily resumption of activity and full recovery. Radiography plays an important role to diagnosis. Further studies are required to confirm these findings.