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Transperineal Ultrasound in Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Review

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract illustrating the systematic review process and highlighting key pelvic floor musculature (PFM) alterations detected by transperineal ultrasound (TPU) in patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and associated conditions. These findings provide insights to enhance understanding and management of CPP.
Giulia Paoni Saccone, Noemi Tonti, Valeria Gangale, Maria Grazia Porpora, Federica Tomao, Violante Di Donato, Innocenza Palaia, Giusi Santangelo, Ludovico Muzii, Giuseppe Rizzo, Giorgia Perniola   +10 more
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Differences in Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength Before and After Normal Delivery in Patients Who Give Birth in The Working Area of The Padang City Public Health Center

Andalas Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal
Background: Vaginal delivery can cause physiological changes in the pelvic floor muscles and increase the risk of dysfunction such as urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse.
Muhammad Al Fath, Yulia Margaretta Sari, Firdawati Firdawati, Yusrawati Yusrawati, Bobby Indra Utama, Puja Agung Antonius   +5 more
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Understanding the Concept of Self‐Performed Ultrasound: A Scoping Review

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.
Self‐performed ultrasound is an emerging technology that facilitates adept self‐scans in untrained hands. Inspired by self‐performed imaging in space for more prompt diagnosis and therapy, it has the potential to accurately monitor chronic conditions remotely. However, the lack of supervision and physical restraints can hinder its usability.
Vy Do, Anson Chau, Elio Arruzza, Nayana Parange   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The use of apps to support Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise

International Journal of Integrated Care, 2014
Introduction: Urinary Incontinence is socially isolating and debilitating condition affecting millions of women worldwide. Pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) is the first line of treatment and can prevent or delay the onset of symptoms. However, there is a lack of understanding about motivation and adherence to PFME.
Stephen, Kate, Munoz, Sarah-Anne, Cumming, Grant   +2 more
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Immediate effect of abdominal muscle contraction on pelvic floor morphology in postpartum women

Frontiers in Medicine
ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the immediate effect of abdominal muscle contraction on the pelvic floor morphology in postpartum women.MethodsThis observational cross-sectional repeated-measures study recruited 90 participants who visited the ...
Yu Wang, Yu Wang, Jiajia Ye, Yao Lu, Yao Lu, Yan Zhuo, Yan Zhuo, Jianqi Fang   +7 more
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Effects of fatigue are more pronounced on the uninjured side during single‐limb jumps 2 years after an acute Achilles tendon rupture

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is a serious lower limb injury that may result in persistent deficits in strength and endurance of the calf muscles. Compensatory mechanisms at proximal joints are known, but the effects of fatigue are less studied.
Unnur Sædís Jónsdóttir, Roy Tranberg, Karin Grävare Silbernagel, Annelie Brorsson, Kristín Briem   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improvement of Urinary Incontinence, Life Impact, and Depression and Anxiety With Modified Pelvic Floor Muscle Training After Radical Prostatectomy

American Journal of Men's Health, 2019
Prostate cancer ranks second among male cancers in the United States in terms of death rate. Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) is now offered as the standard surgical procedure performed for radical prostatectomy. Urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction
Li-Hui Pan RN, MS, Mei-Hsiu Lin RN, MS, See-Tong Pang MD, PhD, Jeng Wang RN, PhD, Whei-Mei Shih RN, PhD   +4 more
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Recent Advances in Cryogel Applications for Musculoskeletal Regeneration

Medicinal Research Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hydrogels have been widely used in tissue engineering due to their high‐water content and biocompatibility, yet their densely cross‐linked microstructure inherently limits cell infiltration, mass transport, and mechanical support. Cryogels, formed through partial freezing and crosslinking under subzero conditions, provide unique 3D macroporous
Dohee Kim, Shinwon Kang, Hyejin Jo, Inseon Kim, Seunghun S. Lee   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Utility of Pelvic Floor Therapy and Behavioral Interventions in the Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (NLUTD) Population

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) describes a wide range of symptoms depending on neurologic diagnosis and the resulting bladder and sphincter dysfunction. This narrative review is designed to address the question regarding which NLUTD population benefits most from pelvic floor therapy and behavioral interventions, and ...
Sara M. Lenherr
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Combined Hypopressive and Specific Pelvic Floor Exercises on Pelvic Floor Muscle Function and Quality of Life in Semi Professional Female Athletes with Stress Urinary Incontinence [PDF]

Iranian South Medical Journal
Background: Stress urinary incontinence is a condition often associated with impaired pelvic floor muscle function. Selecting an effective treatment approach, particularly for athletes, is crucial to facilitate an early return to sports activities ...
Atefe Gashteh, Rozita Hedayati, Atefeh Aminian‌Far, Fatemeh Paknazar   +3 more
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