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The Benefits of Adding Non‐Antimuscarinic Pharmaceuticals in Combination With Beta‐3 Agonists for Overactive Bladder Treatment: A Systematic Review

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Antimuscarinics, as the current first‐line pharmacologic therapies for overactive bladder, exhibit low patient adherence and high rates of reported side effects. As a modern alternative pharmaceutical treatment, beta‐3 agonists, which relax the urinary bladder, may be more tolerable for patients, increasing adherence and ...
Felicity Smith, Charlotte Phelps, Christian Moro   +2 more
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Is total muscle strength related to pelvic floor muscle strength in young women?

ABCS Health Sciences
Introduction: The intravaginal examination is an important part of the pelvic floor muscle (PFM) functional assessment. However, women sometimes refuse to submit to this procedure due to being embarrassed.
Thaís Passos de Oliveira, Maria Teresa Pace do Amaral, Tânia Terezinha Scudeller, Wesley de Oliveira Vieira, Victor Zuniga Dourado, Miriam Raquel Diniz Zanetti   +5 more
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Sensing in Sacral Neuromodulation: Objective, Individualized Stimulation Response Thresholds Directly From the Lead

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) therapy today relies on visually observed motor responses (e.g., anal bellows contraction, toe flexion) and subjective patient feedback (pelvic region sensations) to optimize lead placement and perform device programming.
Colin Goudelocke, Henry Ruiz, Charles R. Powell, David Sheyn, Brian J. Linder, Ketul Shah, Gustavo Villegas, Joseph Henderson, Anne G. Sammarco, Sarah J. Offutt, David U.J. Keller, Katie C. Bittner, Hank Bink, Ivan Merlo, Julia P. Slopsema, Lisa Jungbauer Nikolas   +15 more
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Core stability in women with and without chronic pelvic pain

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) and core stability levels are unknown for women with musculoskeletal chronic pelvic pain (CPP) compared to healthy women. At this time, there is no validated treatment method aimed specifically at CPP. Objective To elucidate the PA habits and core stability of women with and without CPP.
Hannah V. Chatwin, Abhilasha Kumar, Michael Wesolowski, Laura Glaser, Colleen M. Fitzgerald, Stacey Bennis   +5 more
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Pelvic floor muscle function and symptoms of dysfunctions in midwifes and nurses of reproductive age with and without pelvic floor dysfunction

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2019
Objectives: This study aims to compare pelvic floor muscle (PFM) functions in midwifes and nurses of reproductive age with and without pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and investigate the relationship between PFM function and the number, type and symptoms ...
Gökhan Tosun, Nuri Peker, Özge Çeliker Tosun, Özgür Ahmet Yeniel, Ahmet Mete Ergenoğlu, Ata Elvan, Meriç Yıldırım   +6 more
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Percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation as an ancillary treatment following nerve repair surgery

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Neuropathic pain after peripheral nerve injury severely degrades quality of life. Peripheral nerve stimulation (PN‐Stim) is cleared by the U.S, Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. This broad indication supports its potential use at the time of peripheral nerve repair in patients reporting ...
Shyam Maisuria, Antonio Mondríguez‐González, Texakalidis Pavlos, Kevin N. Swong, Colin K. Franz   +4 more
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Inter‐rater agreement of the canine modified Ashworth scale for assessment of limb tone in dogs presenting with acute myelopathic signs

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the inter‐rater reliability of a canine adaptation of the modified Ashworth scale (CaMAS) for the assessment of muscle tone in dogs. Methods Dogs presented to the neurology service of a single referral centre between November 2023 and October 2024 underwent a muscle tone evaluation by two independent ...
Albert Aguilera‐Padros, Joao M. De Frias, Megan Madden, Ana Oliveira, Callum Atkins, Ivona Orgonikova, Aran Nagendran   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long-term results of a clinical trial comparing isolated vaginal stimulation with combined treatment for women with stress incontinence

Einstein (São Paulo)
Objective To determine the efficacy of stress urinary incontinence treatments adding pelvic floor muscle training to vaginal electrical stimulation.Methods Forty-eight women with stress urinary incontinence were randomized into 2 groups: 24 underwent ...
Maria Cláudia Bicudo Fürst, Rafaela Rosalba de Mendonça, Alexandre Oliveira Rodrigues, Leandro Luongo de Matos, Antônio Carlos Lima Pompeo, Carlos Alberto Bezerra   +5 more
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The Role of Vaginal Oestrogen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Does It Have Any Impact on Perioperative Outcomes? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to 50% of postmenopausal women, negatively impacting sexual function and quality of life. While surgery remains the primary treatment, increasing attention has been given to perioperative vaginal oestrogen therapy and its potential impact on surgical outcomes.
Gilda Sicilia, Salvatore Giovanni Vitale, Maurizio Nicola D'Alterio, Stefania Saponara, Francesco Scicchitano, Anna Maria Fulghesu, Rossella E. Nappi, Stefano Angioni   +7 more
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Comparative Effects of Clinical Pilates Training and Aerobic Exercise on Menopausal Symptoms, Quality of Life, Sleep and Depression: A Randomised Controlled Trial

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the effects of Clinical Pilates (CP) training and aerobic exercise (AE) on menopausal symptoms, depressive symptoms, quality of life (QoL), and sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Design Parallel‐group randomised controlled trial. Setting A Healthy Life Center in Bitlis, Turkey.
Başak Can, Serkan Usgu, Günseli Usgu
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