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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 [PDF]
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2010 Female 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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The anatomy of the pelvic floor
Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1994The pelvic organs are suspended by the pelvic ligaments and supported by the levator ani muscles. Breaks in the connective tissue, and neuromuscular damage affecting the pelvic floor muscles cause pelvic organ prolapse. Magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound have begun to define the dynamics of the pelvic floor and document the specific tissue ...
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European Urology, 2002
Abstract The female pelvic floor is an anatomic and functional complex of three inter-related systems—vesico-urethral, genital and ano-rectal. Diseases and interventions affecting any of these compartments also impact on the others, and diagnostic and outcome evaluations cannot be restricted to one system.
Paul Hilton, F Haab, Walter Artibani
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Abstract The female pelvic floor is an anatomic and functional complex of three inter-related systems—vesico-urethral, genital and ano-rectal. Diseases and interventions affecting any of these compartments also impact on the others, and diagnostic and outcome evaluations cannot be restricted to one system.
Paul Hilton, F Haab, Walter Artibani
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Responsiveness of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire in women undergoing treatment for pelvic floor disorders [PDF]
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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Pelvic Floor Disorders After Obstetric Avulsion of the Levator Ani Muscle
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 2019Objectives With vaginal childbirth, 10% to 30% of women sustain levator ani muscle avulsion. The objective of this study was to estimate the cumulative incidence of prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), comparing vaginally parous women with ...
V. Handa +4 more
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Imaging Studies of the Pelvic Floor
Postgraduate Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1998A variety of imaging modalities complement the history and physical examination in the investigation of pelvic floor dysfunction in women. Current fluoroscopic techniques, including defocography, can reveal underlying pelvic floor defects by reproducing normal daily activities that cause symptoms.
Vincent H.S. Low, Alison C. Weidner
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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 B. Noone +3 more
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Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019
I thank Jiang et al1 for their article in the May 2019 issue on pelvic floor physical therapy for transgender women undergoing gender-affirming vaginoplasty. This article sets the stage for future research to look at the effectiveness of providing pelvic
Da David Jiang +4 more
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I thank Jiang et al1 for their article in the May 2019 issue on pelvic floor physical therapy for transgender women undergoing gender-affirming vaginoplasty. This article sets the stage for future research to look at the effectiveness of providing pelvic
Da David Jiang +4 more
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[Pelvic floor biofeedback therapy in pelvic floor diseases].
Zhonghua wei chang wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of gastrointestinal surgery, 2017Pelvic floor biofeedback therapy is safe and effective in chronic constipation, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and pelvic floor pain whereas the heterogeneous indication affects the efficacy evaluation and technical communication. The best indications are as follows: (1) Pelvic floor myogenic dysfunction without severe pelvic organ prolapse ...
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