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Connectivity of the Superficial Muscles of the Human Perineum: A Diffusion Tensor Imaging-Based Global Tractography Study. [PDF]

, 2018
Despite the importance of pelvic floor muscles, significant controversy still exists about the true structural details of these muscles. We provide an objective analysis of the architecture and orientation of the superficial muscles of the perineum using
Cory, Esther, Ledgerwood-Lee, Melissa, Mittal, Ravinder K, Reisert, Marco, Sah, Robert, Sinha, Shantanu, Zifan, Ali   +6 more
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Perineal Rehabilitation in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: The Benefits of Vaginal Cone Training [PDF]

Balneo and PRM Research Journal
Pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFD) are prevalent conditions that affect millions of women worldwide, encompassing a range of issues severely affecting women's quality of life.
Federico Villani, Bruno Minopoli, Damiano Rigano , Cristian Furau, Oana Cristina Todut, Victoria Ciobanu, Ioana Vornic, Cristina Onel, Ion Petre   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Real-Time MRI of Continent and Stress Incontinent Male Patients after Orthotopic Ileal Neobladder [PDF]

, 2011
Introduction: The aim of this study was to correlate anatomic differences with continence status in male patients after cystoprostatectomy and ileal neobladder using real-time magnetic resonance imaging.
Bauer, Ricarda M., Herrmann, Karin, Hocaoglu, Yasmin, Karl, Alexander, Stief, Christian G.   +4 more
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Efficacy of Yun-Type Optimized Pelvic Floor Training Therapy for Middle-Aged Women With Severe Overactive Bladder: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Frontiers in Surgery, 2021
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Yun-type optimized pelvic floor training therapy for middle-aged women with severe overactive bladder (OAB).Methods: This randomized, observer-blinded, parallel-group controlled clinical ...
Chaoliang Shi, Dan Zhou, Wandong Yu, Wei Jiao, Guowei Shi, Yangyun Wang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Women’s pelvic floor muscle strength and urinary and anal incontinence after childbirth: a cross-sectional study [PDF]

, 2017
OBJECTIVE To analyse pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS) and urinary and anal incontinence (UI and AI) in the postpartum period. METHOD Cross-sectional study carried out with women in their first seven months after child birth.
Abrams P, Baracho SM, Batista EM, Bols EM, Brown S, Brown SJ, Camila da Silva Cruz, Caroci AS, Cerruto MA, Chang SR, Diez-Itza I, Friedman S, Fritel X, Glazener CM, Hay-Smith J, Hilde G, Karina Fernandes Trevisan, Kloving A, Koc O, Laine K, Leroy LS, Malek-Mellouli M, Maria Luiza Gonzalez Riesco, Medronho RA, Nathalie Leister, Oliveira C, Press JZ, Priscila Tavares Zizzi, Riesco MLG, Scarpa KP, Sigurdardottir T, Solans-Domènech M, Tamanini JTN, Thom DH, Torrisi G, Valeton CT   +35 more
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Uncovering changes in proteomic signature of rat pelvic floor muscles in pregnancy. [PDF]

, 2019
BackgroundStructural and functional changes of the rat pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy, specifically, sarcomerogenesis, increase in extracellular matrix content, and higher passive tension at larger strains protect the integral muscle components ...
Alperin, Marianna, Boscolo, Francesca Sesillo, Burnett, Lindsey A, Laurent, Louise C, Wong, Michelle   +4 more
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Recurrent Hypothermia and Autonomic Dysfunction Secondary to Shapiro Syndrome

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A 44‐year‐old man presented with recurrent hypothermia, diaphoresis and hypertension. Extensive investigation for infectious, inflammatory, metabolic and endocrine aetiologies was negative. MR scan of the brain demonstrated no lesions but revealed callosal dysgenesis, consistent with Shapiro syndrome.
Naveen Kumar, Jeremy Johnson, Susanne Watkins, Eoin Mulroy   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does Long‐Term Lower Extremity Strength Training in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis and Varus Alignment Reduce Knee Joint Loading During Gait?

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective We examined whether 18 months of strength training in individuals with knee varus alignment and medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis (OA) reduced knee joint loads during walking compared to an attention control group. Methods This study was a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial that compared the effects of strength training to a ...
Stephen P. Messier, Matthew N. Vigliotti, Paige E. Rice, Brian Pietrosimone, Shannon L. Mihalko, Edward H. Ip, Richard F. Loeser, David J. Hunter, Ali Guermazi, Ryan Hill, Santiago Saldana, Kim L. Bennell, Paul DeVita   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the Impact of Benign Indication Hysterectomy on Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Sexual Function: A Prospective Study Integrating Pelvic Floor Ultrasonography and Surface Electromyography Test

Women's Health Reports
Objective: This prospective study aimed to investigate the short-term effects of single-port laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign conditions on postoperative pelvic floor symptoms, pelvic floor structure, and pelvic floor muscle function.
Wanwen Chen, Kai Chen, Yan Wang, Yang Shen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors Associated with Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength in Women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Assessed by the Brink Scale

Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2020
Objective: (1) to examine the pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function using the Brink scale and (2) to investigate the correlation between potential factors and PFM function.
Sirirat Sarit-apirak, Jittima Manonai, Umaporn Udomsubpayakul   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source