Uncovering changes in proteomic signature of rat pelvic floor muscles in pregnancy [PDF]
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 ...
Lindsey A. Burnett +4 more
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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of basic versus biofeedback-mediated intensive pelvic floor muscle training for female stress or mixed urinary incontinence: protocol for the OPAL randomised trial [PDF]
This is the final version. Available on open access from BMJ Publishing Group via the DOI in this recordIntroduction Accidental urine leakage is a distressing problem that affects around one in three women. The main types of urinary incontinence (UI) are
Suzanne Hagen +18 more
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Pelvic floor muscle training after prostate surgery [PDF]
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Van Kampen, Marijke +2 more
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Urinary incontinence related to perineal muscle strength in the first trimester of pregnancy: cross-sectional study [PDF]
Objective To analyze pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS), urinary continence and quality of life related to urinary incontinence (UI) of women in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Abrams P +33 more
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Background: Urinary incontinence affects one in three women worldwide. Pelvic floor muscle training is an effective treatment. Electromyography biofeedback (providing visual or auditory feedback of internal muscle movement) is an adjunct that may improve
Suzanne Hagen +23 more
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Background: To investigate the effect of extracorporeal magnetic wave pelvic floor therapy combined with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on pelvic floor muscle strength and the degree of pelvic organ prolapse in patients with postpartum pelvic floor ...
Jinghui Xu, Zhihua Shi, Yan Chen
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Why is education for pelvic floor muscle exercises a neglected public health issue? [PDF]
Background Pelvic floor muscle exercises positively impact on urinary stress incontinence and quality of life for women. Aim To try and understand more about pelvic floor exercises.
Boyle R +3 more
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Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training on Urinary Incontinence in Gynecologic Cancer: A Review [PDF]
PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to investigate the applicability of pelvic floor muscle training to reduce urinary incontinence in gynecologic cancer patients based on positive evidences.
Parivash Jamrasi +2 more
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Vibrating vaginal balls to improve pelvic floor muscle performance in women after childbirth: Preliminary results (recruitment and survey) of a randomised controlled feasibility trial [PDF]
Background: Vibrating vaginal pelvic floor training balls are available in Austria and Germany to enhance women’s pelvic floor muscles and thus prevent urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor problems following childbirth.
Hanzal, E., McCourt, C., Oblasser, C.
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An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for the conservative and nonpharmacological management of female pelvic floor dysfunction [PDF]
There has been an increasing need for the terminology on the conservative management of female pelvic floor dysfunction to be collated in a clinically based consensus report.This Report combines the input of members and elected nominees of the ...
Abramov, Yoram +14 more
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