Keywords
Exercice
Hysterectomy
Postoperative Period
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Abstract
Objective: To understand which physiotherapy strategies for pelvic health can be employed in the home environment for women in the postoperative period of hysterectomy for cervical cancer. Methods: This is an integrative review conducted in March 2026 in the PubMed, PEDro, and SciELO databases. The selection criteria were articles in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, from the last ten years, with a target population over 18 years of age. Physiotherapy interventions requiring professional equipment or continuous assistance were excluded. Results: 1155 studies were found overall, of which only 5 articles were eligible for the study. The most described approaches were pelvic floor muscle training, pelvic health education through leaflets and classes, and breathing exercises. Final considerations: It was found that the most frequently reported home-based physiotherapy strategies demonstrate positive effects on sexual function and self-esteem, symptom relief and urinary tract control, improved pelvic floor muscle strength, and quality of life. In addition, they help minimize the symptomatic side effects of cancer treatment.
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