Cinesioterapia e tens como abordagens da fisioterapia em pacientes adultas diagnosticadas com endometriose: revisão integrativa

Abstract

Introduction: Endometriosis is an abnormal condition where the tissue that lines the uterus, called the endometrium, grows disorderly in other regions such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries, intestines, bladder, and the outer surface of the uterus. It is a disease with no well-defined pathophysiology and includes various symptoms and signs ranging from intense pain, infertility, and pain during sexual intercourse. Objectives: To analyze the impacts of active kinesiotherapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in patients diagnosed with endometriosis. Methodology: This study is an integrative literature review conducted in a descriptive, exploratory, qualitative, and basic nature. Results and Discussion: The results found that the different modalities used in transcutaneous electrical stimulation bring various benefits such as reduction of pain and dyspareunia, and along with kinesitherapy, there will be an improvement in pelvic muscle functional work, thus reducing possible consequences caused by endometriosis such as urinary incontinence and constipation. Final Considerations: In this scenario, the integrative literature analysis showed the positive impacts and effectiveness of using an electrotherapeutic resource along with active kinesitherapy to improve the patient's quality of life. Additionally, it is an easily accessible and non-invasive resource without side effects that helps in both the treatment and prevention of consequences caused by endometriosis.