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Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal 10/2011

01.10.2011 | Original Article

Pelvic floor muscle training for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial

verfasst von: Liliana Stüpp, Ana Paula Magalhães Resende, Emerson Oliveira, Rodrigo Aquino Castro, Manoel João Batista Castello Girão, Marair Gracio Ferreira Sartori

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Ausgabe 10/2011

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

This pilot study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.

Methods

Thirty-seven women with stage II prolapse were randomized to either the intervention group (n = 21) or the control group (n = 16). The evaluation included assessments of pelvic floor muscle function and surface electromyography at baseline and post 14 weeks of treatment. The severity of prolapse was quantified by the POP-Q method and symptoms by P-QoL questionnaire.

Results

The intervention group showed significantly greater anatomic improvements in the anterior and posterior vaginal wall prolapses than did the control group (P < 0.001 and 0.025, respectively) and a decrease of symptoms. In addition, the intervention group had greater improvements in muscle strength (P < 0.001), endurance (P < 0.001), and electromyography parameters (P = 0.008) compared to the control group.

Conclusions

PFMT is effective in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.
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Metadaten
Titel
Pelvic floor muscle training for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial
verfasst von
Liliana Stüpp
Ana Paula Magalhães Resende
Emerson Oliveira
Rodrigo Aquino Castro
Manoel João Batista Castello Girão
Marair Gracio Ferreira Sartori
Publikationsdatum
01.10.2011
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe 10/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1428-x

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