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 ...

Aim and scope: The most important complications after colorectal surgery is pain which use of nonpharmacologic methods to reduce the complications has been considered by researchers. This study was conducted aiming at study on effect of Pelvic-floor muscle (PFM) exercises on Severity of pain after colorectal surgery. Materials and methods: this study is a randomized clinical trial; the statist...

The majority of childbirth injuries to the pelvic floor occur after the first vaginal delivery. Cesarean sections performed after the onset of labor may not protect the pelvic floor. Elective cesarean section is the only true primary prevention strategy for childbirth injuries to the pelvic floor. Alternative primary prevention strategies include elective cesarean section for women with nonmodi...

Regular physical activity, fitness, and exercise are crucial for the health maintenance and well being of people of all ages. However, increased exercise or work intensity may lead to certain medical conditions. It is conjectured that increased activity intensity may be associated with pelvic floor disorders. Pelvic floor disorders including urinary leakage and pelvic organ prolapse (dropping o...

Purpose: Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is a common cause of constipation. This dysfunction does not respond to current treatments of constipation. Thus, it is important to identify this type of dysfunction and the role of these muscles in constipation. The purpose of the present study was to review the previously published studies concerning the role of pelvic floor muscles dysfunction ...

PURPOSE The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of a 6-week sEMG-biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training program on pelvic floor muscle activity in young continent women. METHODS Pelvic floor muscle activity was recorded using a vaginal probe during five experimental trials. Biofeedback training was continued for 6 weeks, 3 times a week. Muscle strenghtening and endurance e...

objectives: the aim of this study is to determine the prevalent of fecal outlet abstract  obstruction (foo) and associated risk factors in women aged 40 and older. methods & materials: in this cross sectional study, a total of 800 women were 1- assistant professor, department of randomly selected via cluster sampling among residents of area zone 17 of tehran health management and and were inter...

background: there are various factors that may cause pain and dysfunction in the pelvic region. myofascial trigger points can likewise contribute in pelvic pain. common treatments for myofascial trigger points include electrotherapy, laser therapy, massage, ischemic compression, dry-needling, stretch, icing, heating, and biofeedback. case report: a 26 year old man with an exertion-related pain ...

Pelvic floor dysfunctions involving some or all pelvic viscera are complex conditions that occur frequently and primarily affect adult women. Because abnormalities of the three pelvic compartments are frequently associated, a complete survey of the entire pelvis is necessary for optimal patient management, especially before surgical correction is attempted. With the increasing use of magnetic r...