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Physiotherapy, 2001
Summary The pelvic floor forms the inferior boundary of the abdomino-pelvic cavity. The co-ordinated action of the muscles which surround this cavity generates intra-abdominal pressure, with the pelvic floor muscles acting before the pressure rise to maintain organ support and urinary and faecal continence.
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Summary The pelvic floor forms the inferior boundary of the abdomino-pelvic cavity. The co-ordinated action of the muscles which surround this cavity generates intra-abdominal pressure, with the pelvic floor muscles acting before the pressure rise to maintain organ support and urinary and faecal continence.
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Pelvic floor ultrasound: a review
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2010Female pelvic floor dysfunction encompasses a number of prevalent conditions and includes pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, obstructed defecation, and sexual dysfunction. In most cases neither etiology nor pathophysiology are well understood. Imaging has great potential to enhance both research and clinical management capabilities,
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Integrated total pelvic floor ultrasound in pelvic floor defaecatory dysfunction
Colorectal Disease, 2017AbstractAimImaging for pelvic floor defaecatory dysfunction includes defaecation proctography. Integrated total pelvic floor ultrasound (transvaginal, transperineal, endoanal) may be an alternative. This study assesses ultrasound accuracy for the detection of rectocele, intussusception, enterocele and dyssynergy compared with defaecation proctography ...
A J, Hainsworth +5 more
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Pelvic floor muscle function in women presenting with pelvic floor disorders
International Urogynecology Journal, 2009This observational study was undertaken to determine knowledge, prior instruction, frequency of performance, and ability to perform pelvic floor muscle exercises in a group of women presenting for evaluation of pelvic floor disorders.Three hundred twenty-five women presenting for evaluation of pelvic floor disorders were questioned concerning knowledge
Michael D, Moen +3 more
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2018
The pelvic floor is often forgotten when evaluating and treating hip dysfunction. This chapter sets out to describe the pelvic floor’s anatomy, function, treatment, and role in posterior hip dysfunction.
Valerie L. Bobb +2 more
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The pelvic floor is often forgotten when evaluating and treating hip dysfunction. This chapter sets out to describe the pelvic floor’s anatomy, function, treatment, and role in posterior hip dysfunction.
Valerie L. Bobb +2 more
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Pelvic floor physical therapy in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in women
Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2019Purpose of review To describe the principles of pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT), review the evidence for PFPT as a treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction, and summarize the current recommendations for PFPT as a first-line conservative treatment option for pelvic floor disorders.
Shannon L, Wallace +2 more
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Management of complex pelvic floor disorders in a multidisciplinary pelvic floor clinic
Colorectal Disease, 2007AbstractObjective To identify symptom clusters, management strategies and survey patient satisfaction in our combined multidisciplinary pelvic floor clinic (PFC).Method Retrospective cohort study, patient satisfaction questionnaire. Sample: Secondary and tertiary referrals with complex pelvic floor disorders.
D S, Kapoor +5 more
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2016
The pelvis is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, and fascia and contains organs such as the bladder, urethra, uterus, prostate, and rectum. The pelvic floor is separated into three compartments (anterior, middle, and posterior) and consists of muscles and connective tissue that work as a coordinated system to support the organs ...
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The pelvis is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, and fascia and contains organs such as the bladder, urethra, uterus, prostate, and rectum. The pelvic floor is separated into three compartments (anterior, middle, and posterior) and consists of muscles and connective tissue that work as a coordinated system to support the organs ...
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International Urogynecology Journal, 2012
This study evaluated the responsiveness and minimal important differences (MID) of the Chinese Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI) and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ) in women undergoing urodynamic stress incontinence (USI) and/or pelvic organ prolapse (POP) treatment.One hundred and fifty-six women were assessed using the PFDI and PFIQ ...
Chan, Symphorosa Shing Chee +5 more
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This study evaluated the responsiveness and minimal important differences (MID) of the Chinese Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI) and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ) in women undergoing urodynamic stress incontinence (USI) and/or pelvic organ prolapse (POP) treatment.One hundred and fifty-six women were assessed using the PFDI and PFIQ ...
Chan, Symphorosa Shing Chee +5 more
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Tension Myalgia of the Pelvic Floor
Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 1977The clinical picture in and efficacy of physical treatment for pelvic floor myalgia were reviewed. The medical records of patients having a diagnosis of pyriformis syndrome, coccygodynia, levator ani spasm syndrome, proctalgia fugax, or rectal pain who had been seen at the Mayo Clinic and treated in the Department of Physical Medicine and ...
M, Sinaki, J L, Merritt, G K, Stillwell
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