Chronic pelvic pain in men has often been misdiagnosed as prostatitis. After excluding serious or acute urological, neurological or colorectal conditions, it is essential to approach these patients with a much more comprehensive criteria. Thoughtful interview and methodical physical examination can very often reveal pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, Myofascial pain syndromes, Functional Somatic ...

The aim of this study was to determine if pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) improves lower urinary tract function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The authors found that a nine-week PFMT programme improved the function of the PFM, reduced the symptoms associated with lower urinary tract dysfunction and increased the quality of life in people with MS.

Background: Pregnancy and childbirth are the main causes of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). Although muscle tension is typically measured at 42 days postpartum to assess severity PFD provide timely rehabilitation, it still impossible predict take targeted preventive measures in clinical practice. A prediction model based on big data obtained prenatal check-ups was established this study allow f...

OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of extracorporeal pelvic floor magnetic stimulation in children with an overactive bladder, as although such stimulation is an effective treatment for voiding dysfunction such as urge incontinence (UI) and urgency-frequency syndrome, experience in children is scarce. PATIENTS AND METHODS This prospective study included 42 children diagnosed with an overactive...

Pelvic floor dysfunction is a highly prevalent functional pathology that affects women and can present with different clinical symptoms that include urinary urgency with or without incontinence, diurnal and nocturnal frequency, urinary retention, fecal incontinence, obstructive defecation, sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain. Lately, concern arised as to offer patients an advanced therapy within...

Introduction: Pelvic floor muscle function of 30 overweight postmenopausal women prior to and after colporrhahpy was monitored in this study. Material and Methods: Patients diagnosed with cystokele or combined cysto-rectokele was involved. 1 mg oral estriol and local estriol cream were administered for 30 days preoperatively. Pelvic floor muscle function was monitored by surface electromyograph...

Abstract Date Presented 04/22/2023 This study is a qualitative, retrospective case series used to provide description of the experience women who received OT for pelvic floor health conditions. changed course women’s journey with health, experienced relief through discovering OT, and occupation-based therapy empowered be experts on their own bodies. research important in advocating supporting O...