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Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal 7/2009

01.07.2009 | Original Article

Pelvic floor muscle function in women presenting with pelvic floor disorders

verfasst von: Michael D. Moen, Michael B. Noone, Brett J. Vassallo, Denise M. Elser, for the Urogynecology Network

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Ausgabe 7/2009

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

This observational study was undertaken to determine knowledge, prior instruction, frequency of performance, and ability to perform pelvic floor muscle exercises in a group of women presenting for evaluation of pelvic floor disorders.

Methods

Three hundred twenty-five women presenting for evaluation of pelvic floor disorders were questioned concerning knowledge and performance of pelvic floor muscle exercises (PMEs) and then examined to determine pelvic floor muscle contraction strength.

Results

The majority of women (73%) had heard of PMEs, but only 42% had been instructed to perform them and 62.5% stated they received verbal instruction only. Only 23.4% of patients could perform pelvic muscle contractions with Oxford Scale 3, 4, or 5 strengths. Increased age, parity, and stage of prolapse were associated with lower Oxford scores.

Conclusions

Although most women with pelvic floor disorders are familiar with PMEs, less than one fourth could perform adequate contractions at the time of initial evaluation.
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Metadaten
Titel
Pelvic floor muscle function in women presenting with pelvic floor disorders
verfasst von
Michael D. Moen
Michael B. Noone
Brett J. Vassallo
Denise M. Elser
for the Urogynecology Network
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe 7/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0853-6

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