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Pelvic floor muscle evaluation in incontinent patients
(Springer, 2005-10-01)
The aim of this study was to assess pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength and perception and its correlation with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). One hundred and one women were divided into two groups according to the ...
Comparison of pelvic floor muscle strength evaluations in nulliparous and primiparous women: a prospective study
(Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Hospital das Clínicas, 2011-01-01)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the pelvic floor muscle strength of nulliparous and primiparous women.METHODS: A total of 100 women were prospectively distributed into two groups: Group 1 (G1) (n = 50) included ...
Pelvic floor and abdominal muscle cocontraction in women with and without pelvic floor dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2019-01-01)
There is an ongoing discussion regarding abdominal muscle (AbM) and pelvic floor muscle (PFM) synergism. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the cocontraction between AbMs and PFMs in women with or without pelvic ...
Impact of vulvovaginal atrophy on pelvic floor muscle strength in healthy continent women
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2019-01-01)
Objectives To assess the correlation between hormonal status and pelvic floor muscle strength. Methods A total of 140 continent women were prospectively evaluated, and divided into four groups according to age: group 1 (n ...
Pelvic floor muscle training and postural balance in elderly women: An exploratory single arm trial
(2022-01-01)
Introduction: To investigate the influence of a training of mobility, gait speed and postural balance of pelvic floor muscles (PFM). Methods: A single-arm clinical trial study was approved and registered at the Brazilian ...
Métodos de avaliação da musculatura do assoalho pélvico feminino
(Universidade Federal de São CarlosBRUFSCarPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia - PPGFt, 2013-12-02)
Proper assessment of the pelvic floor muscles is essential for the correct pelvic floor dysfunctions treatment. However, currently there is not a method considered as the gold standard assessment. Therefore, this thesis ...
Can hypopressive exercises provide additional benefits to pelvic floor muscle training in women with pelvic organ prolapse?
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2012-01-01)
Aims the aim of the study was to compare the effect of hypopressive exercises including pelvic floor muscle contraction, pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) alone and control on pelvic floor muscle function in women with ...
Analysis of pelvic floor musculature function during pregnancy and postpartum: a cohort study
(WILEY-BLACKWELL, 2010)
Aim. To compare the measurements of women`s pelvic floor musculature strength (PFMS) during pregnancy and postpartum period. Background. Pregnancy and childbirth can have an influence on the muscles and pelvic floor and ...