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...

[Purpose] This study aimed to determine the correlation between pelvic floor muscle strength and pulmonary function. In particular, we examined whether pelvic floor muscle exercises can improve pulmonary function. [Subjects] Thirty female college students aged 19-21 with no history of nervous or musculoskeletal system injury were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. [Methods] ...

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descent of one or more anterior vaginal wall, posterior uterus (cervix), apex vagina (vaginal vault cuff scar after hysterectomy). This a female specific illness and women’s health problems that negatively impacts quality life (QOL). The causes are multifactorial. However, it primarily associated with delivery, which leads to pelvic floor muscle connective tis...

  Background: Dyssynergic defecation is a major cause of chronic functional constipation as a common digestive complaint. We clinically evaluated the effects of biofeedback therapy on the pelvic floor motion indices through magnetic resonance (MR) defecography, quality of life and depression in patients with dyssynergic defecation.   Methods : In this clinical trial study, among pa...

AIMS Following surgical removal of the prostate, there may be compromise to the function of the pelvic floor muscles causing continence problems. Assessing the pelvic floor muscles of male patients can be an invasive process that causes discomfort, making it worthwhile to evaluate alternatives to the conventional method of Digital Rectal Examination (DRE). Real time ultrasound (RTUS) has been u...

Pelvic floor weakness is a functional condition that affects the anatomic structures supporting the pelvic organs: fasciae, ligaments, and muscles. It is a prevalent disorder among people older than 50 years, especially women, and may substantially diminish their quality of life. Many complex causes of pelvic floor weakness have been described, but the greatest risk factors are aging and female...

OBJECTIVE To compare effects and cost-effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and watchful waiting in women with pelvic organ prolapse. DESIGN Randomised controlled trial. SETTING Dutch general practice. POPULATION Women (≥55 years) with symptomatic mild prolapse, identified by screening. METHODS Linear multilevel analysis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcome was change...

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is the term connected with different clinical conditions such as urinary incontinence, anal-fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain syndrome and sexual dysfunction. In women the main risk factors for PFD are pregnancy and delivery, obesity, menopause and chronic pulmonary diseases. Main risk factors for PFD associated with delivery are large fetus, ...

The present study investigated the morphology and structure of pelvic floor in 50 nulliparous and 50 pelvic organ prolapse (POP) women using translabial three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound. The levator hiatus in POP women was significantly different from that in nullipara women. In POP women, the size of pelvic floor increased, with a circular shape, and the axis of levator hiatus departed from t...