OBJECTIVE To validate the device and investigate the effect of this device on symptoms, quality of life, and pelvic floor muscle strength. MATERIAL AND METHOD The device was designed to measure vaginal pressure changes using air-pressure balloon and abdominal wall muscle activities using surface electromyography. To test the accuracy of the device, for vaginal pressure measurement, a Mercury ...

OBJECTIVE Combined spinal-epidural analgesia (CSEA) is sometimes used for difficult births, but whether it contributes to postpartum pelvic muscle disorder is unclear. This randomized controlled trial examined whether CSEA given during labor affects the electrophysiological index of postpartum pelvic floor muscle function. METHODS A consecutive sample of primiparous women who delivered vagina...

Question: Does pelvic floor muscle training reverse pelvic organ prolapse and improve symptoms in women with pelvic organ prolapse? Design: Randomised, controlled trial with concealed allocation and blinded outcome assessment. Setting: A university hospital and physiotherapy clinic in Norway. Participants: Women with pelvic organ prolapse were included. Key exclusion criteria were pelvic organ ...

The pelvic floor is a complex network formed by deep and superficial muscle structures, the vaginal wall fascia that provides support to organs maintains continence. Changes in urinary muscular system during pregnancy cause dysfunction stress incontinence (SUI). By strengthening these muscles, symptoms of can be alleviated. aim this paper prove effectiveness exercises prevention treatment pregn...

Pelvic floor muscles are multilayered muscle complex that forms the base of the abdominal-pelvic cavity and contribute to pelvic contents support 1 . Widely described in literature, the delivery is considered responsible for many urogynaecological dysfunctions 2 . The aim of this study is to compare pelvic floor electrical activity between nulliparous and postpartum women. And also investigate,...

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is an uncommon localisation of osteoarthritis. Instability of this joint is one of rare aetiologies. It can occur after resection of the pubic symphysis for whatever the reason. The biomechanical consequences on the SIJ are increasing shear forces and vertical restrain. This leads to secondary progressive SIJ osteoarthritis. There is no specific rehabilitation programme f...

Background: Among women urinary incontinence (UI) is the most familiar problem and complain of lower symptoms in has found between 15% 55%. It a symptom with lot influence on quality life majorly their community-based, confidential sexual domains. Aim: To see impact among females receiving pelvic floor muscles strengthening exercises for incontinence. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Method...

Ultrasound imaging is rapidly replacing radiological methods in the investigation of pelvic floor disorders. Transrectal, transvaginal/introital and transperineal/translabial methods are being employed, with the latter probably the most widespread due to ease of use and availability of equipment. Position and mobility of the bladder neck, bladder wall thickness, pelvic floor muscle activity and...

Our understanding of the male pelvic floor has evolved over more than 2,000 years. Gradually medical science has sought to dispel ancient myths and untruths. The male pelvic floor has many diverse functions. Importantly, it helps to support the abdominal contents, maintains urinary and fecal continence, and plays a major role in gaining and maintaining penile erection. Weakness of the male pelv...