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Pelvic floor muscle function in women presenting with pelvic floor disorders

International Urogynecology Journal, 2009
This observational study was undertaken to determine knowledge, prior instruction, frequency of performance, and ability to perform pelvic floor muscle exercises in a group of women presenting for evaluation of pelvic floor disorders.Three hundred twenty-five women presenting for evaluation of pelvic floor disorders were questioned concerning knowledge
Michael D, Moen, Michael B, Noone, Brett J, Vassallo, Denise M, Elser   +3 more
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Modeling the contraction of the pelvic floor muscles

Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 2015
We performed numerical simulation of voluntary contraction of the pelvic floor muscles to evaluate the resulting displacements of the organs and muscles. Structures were segmented in Magnetic Resonance (MR) images. Different material properties and constitutive models were attributed.
Fernanda Sofia Quintela da Silva, Brandão, Marco Paulo Lages, Parente, Paulo Alexandre Gomes Gonçalves, Rocha, Maria Teresa da Quinta E Costa de Mascarenhas, Saraiva, Isabel Maria Amorim Pereira, Ramos, Renato Manuel, Natal Jorge   +5 more
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Spinal control of pelvic floor muscles

Experimental Neurology, 1985
A prevalent notion in the literature is that the pelvic floor muscles behave as a unitary mass. We examined this proposition experimentally. In spinal cats, we recorded EMG activity from the following pelvic floor muscles: the sphincter ani externus (SAE), the abductor caudae internus (coccygeus), and the levator ani (pubiocaudalis) muscles.
B, Dubrovsky, M, Martinez-Gomez, P, Pacheco   +2 more
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Quantification of abdominal and pelvic floor muscle synergies in response to voluntary pelvic floor muscle contractions

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 2008
The relative levels of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) activation and pressure generated by maximum voluntary PFM contractions were investigated in healthy continent women. The normal sequence of abdominal and PFM activation was determined. Fifteen women performed single and repeated maximum voluntary PFM contractions in supine, sitting and standing.
Stéphanie J, Madill, Linda, McLean
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Can Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Positions be Selected According to the Functional Status of Pelvic Floor Muscles?

Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, 2023
ABSTRACT Background: Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training varies according to the functional status of PFM. It is used to strengthen underactive PFM and relax overactive PFM. Aim: This study aimed to determine the appropriate PFM training positions ...
Dayican, Dk, Keser, I, Kurt, SEFA, Tosun, ÖZGE, Yavuz, Onur, Tosun, G   +5 more
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Pelvic floor muscle strength and response to pelvic floor muscle training for stress urinary incontinence

Neurourology and Urodynamics, 2003
AbstractAimsSeveral randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that pelvic floor muscle training is effective to treat stress urinary incontinence. The aim of the present study was to compare muscle strength increase and maximal strength in responders and non‐responders to pelvic floor muscle training.Materials and MethodsFifty‐two women with ...
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Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction

Journal of Pelvic Medicine and Surgery, 2008
AbstractPelvic floor muscle dysfunction is a problem that affects women of all ages. The disorder can present as chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, rectal pain, chronic constipation, lower back pain, and a wide array of other complaints.
Peter S. Finamore, Howard B. Goldstein, Kristene E. Whitmore   +2 more
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Pelvic floor muscle function in women with pelvic floor dysfunction

International Urogynecology Journal, 2013
The objectives of this study were to investigate the level of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function in women with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) referred by gynaecologists and urologists for in-hospital pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), and to identity associated factors for a low level of PFM function.Data of women with PFD referred to a PFMT ...
Sigrid, Tibaek, Christian, Dehlendorff
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Pelvic floor muscle evaluation in incontinent patients

International Urogynecology Journal, 2005
The aim of this study was to assess pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength and perception and its correlation with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). One hundred and one women were divided into two groups according to the presence (G1=51 patients) or absence (G2=50 patients) of SUI.
Amaro, João Luiz, Moreira, ECH, Gameiro, MDO, Padovani, Carlos Roberto   +3 more
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Significance of pelvic floor muscles in anal incontinence

Gastroenterology, 2002
The pathophysiology of anal incontinence may be elusive using current parameters. Our aim was to establish the role of the levator ani in anal continence.In 53 patients with anal incontinence, 30 with constipation as disease controls, and 15 healthy controls, we evaluated incontinence severity by a 0-12 scale, anorectal function by standard manometric ...
Xose, Fernández-Fraga, Fernando, Azpiroz, Juan-R, Malagelada   +2 more
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