Browsing Titles index "International urogynecology journal"
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Are hypopressive and other exercise programs efective for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse?
(Springer, 2022-11-23)Introduction and hypothesis Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is effective for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), but other exercise programs have also been promoted and used. The aim of this review was to evaluate the effect of hypopressive ... -
Assessment of involuntary PFM contractions in comparison with existing literature and IUGA/ICS terminology reports
(Springer, 2024-02-08)Introduction and Hypothesis Involuntary pelvic floor muscle (PFM) contractions are thought to occur during an increase in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). Although no studies have assessed their presence in women with normal pelvic floor (PF) function, ... -
Changes in urethral sphincter size following rehabilitation in older women with stress urinary incontinence
(2015-02)Introduction and hypothesis The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a pelvic floor muscle (PFM) rehabilitation program on the striated urethral sphincter in women over 60 years with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). We hypothesized ... -
An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for the conservative and nonpharmacological management of female pelvic floor dysfunction
(Springer, 2016-12-05)Introduction and hypothesis There has been an increasing need for the terminology on the conservative management of female pelvic floor dysfunction to be collated in a clinically based consensus report. Methods This Report combines the input of ... -
International urogynecology consultation chapter 3 committee 2; conservative treatment of patient with pelvic organ prolapse : pelvic floor muscle training
(Springer, 2022-08-18)Introduction and hypothesis This manuscript from Chapter 3 of the International Urogynecology Consultation (IUC) on Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) describes the current evidence and suggests future directions for research on the effect of pelvic floor ... -
Pelvic floor morphometry : a predictor of success of pelvic floor muscle training for women with stress and mixed urinary incontinence
(Springer, 2017-01-12)Introduction and hypothesis: The aim of this study was to determine if pelvic floor muscle (PFM) morphometry at baseline, as measured by MRI, can predict response to PFM training in women with stress or mixed urinary incontinence (UI). Methods: This ... -
Strenuous physical activity, exercise, and pelvic organ prolapse : a narrative scoping review
(Springer, 2023-01-24)Introduction and hypothesis High-intensity physical activity and exercise have been listed as possible risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The aim of the present study is to conduct a literature review on the prevalence and incidence of POP ...