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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 +6 more
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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 +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 +4 more
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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 +4 more
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Impact of Different Body Positions on Bioelectrical Activity of the Pelvic Floor Muscles in Nulliparous Continent Women [PDF]
BioMed Research International, 2015 We examined pelvic floor muscles (PFM) activity (%MVC) in twenty nulliparous women by body position during exercise as well as the activation of abdominal muscles and the gluteus maximus during voluntary contractions of the PFMs.
D. Chmielewska +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.
T. Halski +9 more
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BMC Women's Health, 2022 Background Pelvic floor muscle training is recommended as first line treatment for urinary incontinence in women based on three proposed theorized mechanisms: ‘Enhanced Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength,’ ‘Maximized Awareness of Timing,’ and ‘Strengthened ...
Ying Sheng +3 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 ...
C. D. Petricelli +6 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 +5 more
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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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