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Clinical Value of Pelvic Floor Ultrasound and Glazer Pelvic Floor Electromyography in Predicting Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.
Objectives Based on pelvic floor ultrasound and Glazer pelvic floor surface electromyography parameters in postpartum patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), this study aims to establish a model and explore its clinical value in predicting the disease.
Lingyu Yang, Yan Wang, Fen Gu, Yi Ren, Jing Ning   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exoskeleton gait training to improve lower urinary tract function in people with motor-complete spinal cord injury: A randomized pilot trial

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2021
Objective: The primary aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of delivering an exoskeleton-assisted walking intervention targeting lower urinary tract function in people with motor-complete spinal cord injury. Secondary aims were to determine
Alison M.M. Williams, Emily Deegan, Matthias Walter, Lynn Stothers, Tania Lam   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Strong‐Gradient Diffusion‐Weighted Imaging of Prostate Cancer Using an Inside‐Out Nonlinear Gradient Coil

Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose To demonstrate improved image quality and lesion conspicuity in prostate diffusion‐weighted imaging (DWI) using an inside‐out nonlinear gradient coil that provides locally strong gradients (200–500 500 mT/m) at typical prostate positions.
Horace Z. Zhang, Nahla M. H. Elsaid, Terence W. Nixon, Andrew Dewdney, Dana C. Peters, Jeffrey C. Weinreb, Preston C. Sprenkle, R. Todd Constable, Gigi Galiana   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Clinical assessment of pelvic floor and abdominal muscles 3 months post partum: an inter-rater reliability study

BMJ Open, 2021
Objectives Evaluation of the inter-rater reliability of clinical assessment methods for pelvic floor muscles and diastasis recti abdominis post partum.Design A multicentre inter-rater reliability study.Setting Three primary care rehabilitation centres in
Monika Fagevik Olsen, Sabine Vesting, Annelie Gutke, Gun Rembeck, Maria E H Larsson   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Predictors of Success for Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Pelvic Organ Prolapse [PDF]

Physical Therapy, 2018
Abstract Background Although the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training in women with prolapse has been demonstrated in several studies, there seem to be subgroups of responders and nonresponders. Objective The
Wiegersma, Marian, Panman, Chantal M C R, Hesselink, Liesbeth C, Malmberg, Alec G A, Berger, Marjolein Y, Kollen, Boudewijn J, Dekker, Janny H   +6 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The Future of Urodynamics: Innovations, Challenges, and Possibilities

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Urodynamic studies (UDS) are essential for evaluating lower urinary tract function but are limited by patient discomfort, lack of standardization and diagnostic variability. Advances in technology aim to address these challenges and improve diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort.
Lauren E. Chew, Jessica H. Hannick, Lynn L. Woo, John K. Weaver, Margot S. Damaser   +4 more
wiley   +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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Pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy facilitates labour

Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 2004
Summary of Salvesen K and Morkved S (2004): Randomised controlled trial of pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy. BMJ 329: 378–380. [Prepared by Chris Maher, Editorial Board Member, Australian Journal of Physiotherapy ]
openaire   +2 more sources

Vaginal cones or balls to improve pelvic floor muscle performance and urinary continence in women postpartum: a quantitative systematic review and meta-analysis protocol [PDF]

, 2014
Aim: To identify, critically appraise and synthesise the best current evidence on the use of vaginal cones or balls to improve pelvic floor muscle performance and urinary continence in women post partum.
Christie, J., McCourt, C., Oblasser, C.
core   +1 more source