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Effects of pelvic floor muscle training in pregnant women

Porto Biomedical Journal, 2020
Abstract Objective: The aim is to verify the effectiveness of the pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) program in pregnant women, by analyzing the amount of urine leakage. Design: Experimental study.
Pires, Telma F., Pires, Patrícia M., Costa, Rui, Viana, Rui   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Development and evaluation of a rehabilitation training compliance scale for patients with urinary incontinence

BMC Nursing, 2023
Background Urinary incontinence treatment includes conservative treatment, physical devices, medication, and surgery. Pelvic floor muscle training combined with bladder training is among the most effective, non-invasive, and economical ways to treat ...
Liumei Luo, Xi Chen, Huifang Xie, Jiaquan Zhou, Li Li   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Soft Robotic Excretory Care Simulator for Nursing Education: Functional and Perceptual Biomimetics Approach

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A soft robotic simulator is developed to replicate the digital removal of feces (DRF), a sensitive yet essential nursing procedure. Integrating soft actuators, sensors, and a realistic rectal model, the simulator balances functional fidelity with perceptual realism. Engineering evaluations and nurse feedback confirm its potential to enhance training in
Shoko Miyagawa, Sota Suzuki, Shizuka Watanabe, Zebing Mao, Young Ah Seong, Toshinori Fujie, Tatsuhiro Horii, Kenjiro Tadakuma, Koichi Suzumori, Hiroyuki Nabae, Shingo Maeda   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lactation is Associated with Accelerated Postpartum Pelvic Floor Muscle Recovery in a Pregnant Simulated Birth Injury Model

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Healthy pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) are essential for proper pelvic floor function. The biggest risk factor for PFM dysfunction is injury sustained during vaginal childbirth, yet the factors that facilitate or impair PFM recovery from birth injury remain unknown.
Bianca L. Peña, Khushi M. Diwakar, Hillary K. Tran, Selena Cao, Celeste E. Lintz, Laila N. Hayes, Marianna Alperin, Karen L. Christman   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Female Sexual Dysfunction and Related Quality Of Life: Impact of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Background: Female sexual dysfunction is a real worldwide health problem during their reproductive period, often undiagnosed and untreated in women and are associated with decreased quality of life.
Eman Ali Abd El Moaty Sheha, Ola Hussein Abo ElMaaty Mohamed, Walaa Khalaf Gooda, Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Trends, Demographic Characteristics and Seasonal Patterns of Rectal Prolapse Surgery in Japan: A Nationwide Claims‐Based Analysis From 2014 to 2023

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This study analyzed nationwide trends, demographic characteristics, and seasonal patterns of rectal prolapse surgery in Japan using healthcare claims data. From 2014 to 2023, age‐adjusted overall and conventional surgeries declined significantly, whereas laparoscopic surgeries increased significantly.
Masamitsu Kido, Tomohiro Arita, Hiroki Shimizu, Jun Kiuchi, Kenji Nanishi, Katsutoshi Shoda, Hiroyuki Okimura, Atsuko Fujihara, Kengo Yoshii, Atsushi Shiozaki   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Human evolution and the obstetrical dilemma: The pelvic floor hypothesis

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Human childbirth is mechanically difficult because a large‐headed, broad‐shouldered fetus must pass through a comparatively narrow, twisted bony birth canal. Traditional explanations of this “obstetrical dilemma” emphasize the role of bipedal locomotion in inhibiting the evolution of a wider, more spacious pelvis.
Barbara Fischer, Ekaterina Stansfield
wiley   +1 more source

Lower Extremity Sprains and Knee/Ankle Injury Predominate Among Pediatric Dancers

Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Purpose To determine the most common body regions, diagnoses, and mechanisms of injury among pediatric dance‐related injuries in the United States. Methods A descriptive epidemiologic analysis of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023 identified emergency department presentations for primary dance ...
Katherine Koch, Philip M. Lee, Cameron Nishida, Sonya B. Levine, Kyle K. Obana, Jennifer M. Weiss, Jennifer King   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pelvic floor rehabilitation in the treatment of mixed urinary incontinence among women

Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, 2021
Background Mixed urinary incontinence (MUI) is a common underreported problem among females; it has a major effect on patients’ quality of life. Treatment may be difficult since a single modality cannot be enough to alleviate both the urge and the stress
Nehad Mohamed Elshatby, Mohamed Hassan Imam, Mohamed Shafik Shoukry, Marwa Mohamed Hassan, Emmanuel Kamal Aziz Saba   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Validation of a handheld smartphone markerless gait‐analysis tool using an estimated groundline in horses

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background A handheld smartphone‐based computer vision algorithm (RealHorse® [RH]) offers accessible alternatives for equine gait analysis but requires validation against a gold‐standard three‐dimensional multicamera optical motion capture system (Qualisys® [QS]).
Karsten Key, Jakob Kirkegaard, Katja Berg, Kristian Ringkjær Andresen, Sabrina Skov Hansen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source