Emerging Technologies in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Literature Review for Physiotherapy Practice.

Abstract

Introduction (including objective):  Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is a common issue seen in both men and women with a higher prevalence rate in women, which significantly affects quality of life. Pelvic floor dysfunction presents itself when the muscles of the pelvic floor become in-coordinated i.e. it might become too loose or too tight. The conventional pelvic floor muscle training plays a crucial role in physiotherapy practice however there is a gap in adherence, feedback accuracy and accessibility which requires integration of emerging technologies. The study aims to review and evaluate the current emerging technologies in pelvic floor rehabilitation in physiotherapy practice.

Methods:  This study is a literature-based synthesis of evidence on the emerging technologies utilized in pelvic floor rehabilitation within physiotherapy practice and its role in patient reported outcomes. The methodology follows a structured process, articles were sourced from peer-reviewed journals across various databases, published between 2015–2025, focusing on clinical trials, pilot studies and randomized trials. The inclusion criteria included studies that focused on technological interventions integrated into physiotherapy management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, such as biofeedback devices, mobile health applications, wearable and wireless sensors and virtual reality applications. Studies that were not related to technological interventions in pelvic floor rehabilitation were excluded.

Results: According to the results obtained the articles reviewed in this study suggest that technology assisted pelvic floor rehabilitation significantly improves muscles strength, adherence and patient-reported outcomes.

Conclusion:  This study concludes that emerging technologies are reshaping pelvic floor rehabilitation by improving precision, adherence and accessibility.