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Perineal Massage Improves the Dyspareunia Caused by Tenderness of the Pelvic Floor Muscles [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2017
Aim: To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of perineal Thiele massage in the treatment of women with dyspareunia caused by tenderness of the pelvic floor muscles.
Ana Paula Moreira da Silva, Mary Lourdes Montenegro, Maria Beatriz Ferreira Gurian, Andreia Moreira de Souza Mitidieri, Lucia Alves da Silva Lara, Omero Benedicto Poli Neto, Julio Cesar Rosa e Silva   +6 more
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Pelvic floor and perineal muscles: a dynamic coordination between skeletal and smooth muscles on pelvic floor stabilization

Anatomical Science International, 2023
The purpose of this review is to present our researches on the pelvic outlet muscles, including the pelvic floor and perineal muscles, which are responsible for urinary function, defecation, sexual function, and core stability, and to discuss the ...
S. Muro, K. Akita
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Electromyographic characteristics of pelvic floor muscles in women with stress urinary incontinence following sEMG-assisted biofeedback training and Pilates exercises.

PLoS ONE, 2019
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of pelvic floor muscle training with surface electromyographic (sEMG) biofeedback (BF group) and Pilates exercises (P group) on the bioelectrical activity of pelvic floor muscles in women with stress ...
Daria Chmielewska, Magdalena Stania, Katarzyna Kucab-Klich, Edward Błaszczak, Krystyna Kwaśna, Agnieszka Smykla, Dominika Hudziak, Patrycja Dolibog   +7 more
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Various significant connections of the male pelvic floor muscles with special reference to the anal and urethral sphincter muscles. [PDF]

Anat Sci Int, 2020
The male pelvic floor is a complex structure formed by several muscles. The levator ani muscle and the perineal muscles are important components of the pelvic floor.
Suriyut J, Muro S, Baramee P, Harada M, Akita K.   +4 more
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Synergism between abdominal and pelvic floor muscles in healthy women: a systematic review of observational studies

Fisioterapia em Movimento, 2016
Introduction: The training of the pelvic floor muscles is widely used for treating pelvic floor dysfunctions, like urinary incontinence. During the training, abdominal contractions are avoided; however several studies support the use of the synergy ...
Lia Ferla, Caroline Darski, Luciana Laureano Paiva, Graciele Sbruzzi, Adriane Vieira   +4 more
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Distensibility and Strength of the Pelvic Floor Muscles of Women in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy [PDF]

BioMed Research International, 2014
Objective. The objective of this study was to compare the role of the pelvic floor muscles between nulliparous and multiparous women in the third trimester of pregnancy, by analyzing the relationship between electrical activity (surface electromyography ...
Carla Dellabarba Petricelli, Ana Paula Magalhães Resende, Júlio Elito, Edward Araujo Júnior, Sandra Maria Alexandre, Míriam Raquel Diniz Zanetti, Mary Uchiyama Nakamura   +6 more
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Evaluation of Bioelectrical Activity of Pelvic Floor Muscles and Synergistic Muscles Depending on Orientation of Pelvis in Menopausal Women with Symptoms of Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Preliminary Observational Study [PDF]

BioMed Research International, 2014
Objectives. Evaluation of resting and functional bioelectrical activity of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) and the synergistic muscles, depending on the orientation of the pelvis, in anterior (P1) and posterior (P2) pelvic tilt. Design.
Tomasz Halski, Lucyna Ptaszkowska, Robert Dymarek, Janusz Bartnicki, Urszula Halska, Agata Król, Małgorzata Paprocka‐Borowicz, Janusz Dembowski, Romuald Zdrojowy, Kuba Ptaszkowski   +9 more
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Effect of hip adduction/abduction contraction on pelvic floor in young healthy women

Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2022
Pelvic floor muscle training has been reported to be effective in preventing and improving urinary incontinence. Patients must learn to perform pelvic floor muscle contractions without pushing down the pelvic floor by contracting other muscle groups ...
Hiroyo Kamio, Hitoshi Maruyama, Nozomi Ito, Mako Kunieda, Ayaka Chiba, Yorimitsu Furukawa   +5 more
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Activation of pelvic floor, lumbar and abdominal musculature during a simulated manual material handling task: a cross-sectional study

Fisioterapia e Pesquisa, 2021
Pelvic floor muscles act synergistically with the abdominal and lumbar muscles contributing to spine and pelvic control. These muscles are activated during activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as manual material handling.
Fernanda Cabegi de Barros, Patricia Driusso, Fernanda Roberto, Mariana Vieira Batistão, Mikaela Corrêa, Tatiana de Oliveira Sato   +5 more
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Pelvic floor muscle training as a method supporting the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions in women

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2021
Objective: Pelvic floor dysfunctions in women are a challenge for the modern health care system. Presentation of the most popular types of pelvic floor muscle training used successfully in women at different stages of their lives.
Natalia Smolarek-Kołecka, Monika Englert-Golon, Paulina Okrzymowska, Krystyna Rożek-Piechura, Radosław Słopień, Beata Pi   +5 more
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